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The Quotable Kofi Annan, presents a selection of quotes from the speeches and statements of UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan, covering the period from his election as Secretary-General in December 1996 through March 1998. This compilation serves as a useful tool for people interested in topics of current concern to the United Nations. The topics covered include: The United Nations in Transition; Peace and Security; Development; Human Rights; Democracy and Good Governance; and The United Nations and its Partners. Taken together, the Secretary-General's statements during his first year in office constitute a wide-ranging commentary on the challenges faced by the international community, and are an invaluable guide to United Nations policies and to its efforts to realize the goals of its founding Charter.
