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From this vision of the role of the United Nations in the next century flow three key priorities for the future: eradicating poverty, preventing conflict and promoting democracy.
Kofi Annan
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What this quote means

The quote emphasizes the essential goals of the United Nations in addressing global challenges in the coming century.

Kofi Annan highlights three critical priorities for the United Nations as it moves into the future: eradicating poverty, preventing conflict, and promoting democracy. These priorities reflect a holistic approach to fostering global stability and prosperity, recognizing that alleviating poverty is vital for peace, and that democratic governance plays a crucial role in preventing conflicts. Annan's vision advocates for a more sustainable and equitable world where these challenges are actively addressed.

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United NationsPovertyConflictDemocracyGlobal Issues

In practice

Example use cases

In a speech about international collaboration, one could cite Annan's vision for motivating action against poverty.

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