The quotable Kofi Annan

This publication 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 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 a guide to United Nations policies and to its efforts to realize the goals of its founding Charter.--Publisher's description.