Swedish policy for global economic, social and ecologically sustainable development Is to be further developed. A parliamentary commission has been appointed to make proposals for a policy with an objective of combating poverty and to address the new conditions created by globalisation. The need for holistic approach has become increasingly apparent in regards to how conditions and policies in different areas affect the possibility of universal development. Development co-operation and trade and economic relations are especially relevant.

A discussion is also, taking phu c about the "architecture" K-quired to make' financial Hows more accessible and less unstable. Insurmountable debts must be dealt with. Environmental and health risks are often best counteracted by cross-border collaboration. Although migration is often source of development, it sometimes entails — particularly in mass flight — social strains that arc better tackled by working together I he ability of the UN and other bodies to maintain peace and security is always in the field of vision. If the poor people in the world are not benefited by cooperation In (he areas, progress will not be sustainable.

One key task is to reinforce the prerequisites of poorest countries to participate in dia logues and negotiations at International level. The prim 1-ples of partnership for bilateral work are generally recognlsed .dlhongh much remains to l» done io Implement them in pnutke This work inrhuk -greater sensitivity to the “-operation partner, increased participation by an consultations with civil society and the business sec tor and open and flexible co-operation

Swedish Goals for Development Co-operation are : Economic growth: Promotion of

economic and social C(] Economic and poUhCa| M *’? pemhnee: Develop,, J1'1* democracy. Protection bl environment: Equality I? ,ht men and women.