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Contributor: ninja
Date: 2003-03-04 15:51:32
Canada should promote the creation of a world people assembly at the United Nations level. Members of the assembly could be drawn from NGOs and others organized groups that defend human rights and fight global inequalities.
The People Assembly would act as a mediator between the security and International Organisations which have in my view, to much power.
Indeed, the People Assembly could act as a concerted watchdog. There are many NGOs recognized as experts. These groups mobilize millions of people and their staff are completely dedicated to their organization's mission. In that sense, NGOs should be hold accountable for the global foreign policy process.
Canada has made it clear that civil society is a relevant actor in the foreign policy planning. The landmines treaty and the International Court of Justice are examples of such concerted actions.
If Canada wished to decentralize ist foreign policy apparatus, he knows where to look.
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