I believe that we have heard many very useful ideas that we can use in preparing for Brussels and beyond. I believe that we can report progress both in partnership and in identifying some of the practical mechanisms that will be needed to make partnership a reality. In each of the main discussions there was broad acceptance that globalisation is irreversible. But it was also stressed that globalisation is not working as it should for poor countries and poor people. Hence, concern was expressed that the benefits of globalisation must be more broadly and equitably shared globalisation must also work for the poor.
Poverty alleviation remains the principal focus of our efforts.
Poverty alleviation needs to be underpinned by economic growth pro-poor growth. This growth must be within the framework of sustainable development . Furthermore, there is an urgent need for enhanced access access of the poor to business opportunities as well as access of LDCs to global markets. The government and public policies will have a central role in establishing the framework that will allow these complex factors to interrelate effectively. Enabling environment An enabling environment is important.