Peacebuilding


SG/SM/10677-PBC/5
11 October 2006
Secretary-GeneralSG/SM/10677
PBC/5
Department of Public Information • News and Media Division • New York

NATIONAL OWNERSHIP IS CORE PRINCIPLE OF PEACEBUILDING, SECRETARY-GENERAL SAYS


IN REMARKS DURING LAUNCH OF NEW FUND

 


Following is the text of UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan’s remarks on the launch of the Peacebuilding Fund in New York, today, 11 October:

PBC/4
11 October 2006
General AssemblyPBC/4
Department of Public Information • News and Media Division • New York

Peacebuilding Commission

Launch of Peacebuilding Fund

AM Meeting


New Peacebuilding Fund Reflects Commitment To Sustained Engagement In Countries


Emerging From Conflict, Says Secretary-General At Fund’s Launch


Target Is $250 Million; Roughly $140 Million Pledged So Far

PBC/1
23 June 2006
General AssemblyPBC/1
Department of Public Information • News and Media Division • New York

Peacebuilding Commission

Organizational Committee

1st Meeting (AM)


OPENING INAUGURAL SESSION OF PEACEBUILDING COMMISSION, SECRETARY-GENERAL


STRESSES IMPORTANCE OF SUPPORTING COUNTRIES EMERGING FROM CONFLICT


Presidents of General Assembly,