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The New Partnership for Africa’s Development (NEPAD)
The United Nations is committed to advancing the work of New Partnership for Africa’s Development (NEPAD) as their Primary Objectives are closely aligned with the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs). The NEPAD offices were established in July 2001 with the formal adoption of The NEPAD Strategic... More
Klaus Toepfer, former Executive Director of the United Nations Environment Programme
So, in conclusion, the world of sports presents untold opportunities for creative minds to think up ways to make sure that this multibillion dollar industry, which touches the lives of nearly everyone on the planet, can be a positive force for achieving the Millennium Development Goals.
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Co-operation and Partnerships in Tourism - A Global Perspective (UNWTO, 2003)
The aim of Co-operation and Partnerships in Tourism: A Global Perspective is to give inspiration and guidance on how to build, implement and further develop partnerships - focusing on strategic and operational issues in partnering and lessons learned from past partnering experiences. By examining... More
Taleb Rifai, Secretary-General of the UNWTO
The question therefore is not “benefits or threats of tourism to cultural heritage” but rather, “tourism in the service of preservation and enhancement of cultural heritage” AND, “cultural heritage in the service of healthy and sustainable tourism”. The only way to view the relationship between... More
Taleb Rifai, Secretary-General of the UNWTO
"We must convince decision-makers that spending on tourism promotion can pay massive returns across entire economies because visitors are exports. This is no time to retract and retrench." More
Barcelona, UNHCR launch "Més" campaign to help refugees
December 5, 2008, Barcelona– Spanish football giants FC Barcelona and the UN refugee agency have launched a new fund-raising campaign aimed at bringing sports, education and life skills to refugee youngsters around the world. More
UNHCR Global Appeal 2009 - Working in partnership
In 2009, UNHCR will strengthen existing partnerships and initiate new ones. This chapter provides a snapshot of UNHCR’s collaboration with some of its key partners. More
UNHCR's ninemillion.org campaign reaches global audience
July 5 2006, Geneva – The image on the billboard looming over the busy corner of New York's 7th Avenue and 34th street last week was startling and unusual. It was not plugging a company or a product, but simply depicted a barefoot boy with a soccer ball and the slogan: "ninemillion.org." More
FC Barcelona and UNHCR signed new partnership to help refugee children
15 May 2009 - An agreement, signed by UN High Commissioner for Refugees António Guterres and Joan Laporta, President of FC Barcelona, will help provide refugee children with necessary life skills through sport. More