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UN IN ARMENIA MARKS THE INTERNATIONAL DAY OF DEMOCRACY
http://www.armradio.am/en/2013/09/18/un-in-armenia-marks-the-international-day-of-democracy/
14:22 18.09.2013
Armenia, democracy, UN
Today the UN Department of Public Information Office in Armenia with
the NGO "Civic Partnership and Development Foundation" gave a start
to a set of events dedicated to the International Day of Democracy.
The UNDPI supported the civil society's initiative to discuss the
role of private sector in the democratic development of the society
and private-public partnerships. Around 15 organizations from private
and public sectors, youth, civil society leaders and representatives
of international organizations gathered at the round table to discuss
how both sides benefit from their cooperation.
The subject of this year's theme of the Democracy Day is "Strengthening
Voices for Democracy", which aims to shine a spotlight on the
importance of people's voices in today's political, economic, social,
developmental, environmental and technological debates.
"Inclusive participation prepares communities, societies and entire
countries to address opposing points of view, forge compromises
and solutions, and engage in constructive criticism. Inclusive
participation helps communities develop functioning forms of democracy
for government, corporations and civil society," said Ban Ki-moon,
the UN Secretary-General.
Armen Ghalumyan, Director of the NGO "Civic Partnership and Development
Foundation" said: "Civil society in Armenia appreciates the support
of the UN and other international organizations. We believe that
cooperation between civil society and private sector is beneficial
for both and we want to promote further strengthening of ties between
public sector and businesses and discuss the lessons learned and
best practices".
Maria Dotsenko, the Representative of the UN Department of Public
Information Office in Armenia, said: "Democracy is a universal
value based on the freely expressed will of people to determine
their own political, economic, social and cultural systems and their
participation in all aspects of their lives. Successful cooperation
and partnership between private and public sectors is an essential
component in ensuring democracy and sustainable development in Armenia
as well as around the globe."
http://www.armradio.am/en/2013/09/18/un-in-armenia-marks-the-international-day-of-democracy/
14:22 18.09.2013
Armenia, democracy, UN
Today the UN Department of Public Information Office in Armenia with
the NGO "Civic Partnership and Development Foundation" gave a start
to a set of events dedicated to the International Day of Democracy.
The UNDPI supported the civil society's initiative to discuss the
role of private sector in the democratic development of the society
and private-public partnerships. Around 15 organizations from private
and public sectors, youth, civil society leaders and representatives
of international organizations gathered at the round table to discuss
how both sides benefit from their cooperation.
The subject of this year's theme of the Democracy Day is "Strengthening
Voices for Democracy", which aims to shine a spotlight on the
importance of people's voices in today's political, economic, social,
developmental, environmental and technological debates.
"Inclusive participation prepares communities, societies and entire
countries to address opposing points of view, forge compromises
and solutions, and engage in constructive criticism. Inclusive
participation helps communities develop functioning forms of democracy
for government, corporations and civil society," said Ban Ki-moon,
the UN Secretary-General.
Armen Ghalumyan, Director of the NGO "Civic Partnership and Development
Foundation" said: "Civil society in Armenia appreciates the support
of the UN and other international organizations. We believe that
cooperation between civil society and private sector is beneficial
for both and we want to promote further strengthening of ties between
public sector and businesses and discuss the lessons learned and
best practices".
Maria Dotsenko, the Representative of the UN Department of Public
Information Office in Armenia, said: "Democracy is a universal
value based on the freely expressed will of people to determine
their own political, economic, social and cultural systems and their
participation in all aspects of their lives. Successful cooperation
and partnership between private and public sectors is an essential
component in ensuring democracy and sustainable development in Armenia
as well as around the globe."