Remembering the legacy of Rio

Opinion January 17, 2011

Western donors have forgotten the commitments they made in Rio 20 years ago, where ecological, economic and social issues were seen to be the three necessary pillars of sustainable development. They must now put renewed emphasis on economic growth and infrastructure.

Paavo Väyrynen is the Minister for Foreign Trade and Development of Finland.

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