NYT: Envoys Reach Compromise on Scaled-Back U.N. Reform Plans

[DeepModem Mom]

Envoys Reach Compromise on Scaled-Back U.N. Reform Plans
By WARREN HOGE
Published: September 13, 2005


UNITED NATIONS, Sept. 12 - Faced with the imminent arrival of more than 170 presidents and prime ministers, negotiators agreed Monday to resolve differences blocking acceptance of the centerpiece document for this week's summit meeting on combating poverty and reforming the United Nations.

The breakthrough, ending three weeks of tense day and night talks, occurred late Monday when ambassadors adopted compromise language across a range of issues.

The changes undercut the ambitions and scope of the 45-page document, but brought an end to an impasse that had threatened the United Nations with fresh embarrassment just a week after findings of mismanagement and corruption in the oil-for-food program were reported by Paul A. Volcker, a former Federal Reserve chairman who headed an investigation into the program....

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The United States delegation also tried to put a good face on the outcome, though it expressed disappointment in not obtaining pledges for thorough management reform.

Noting that the proposals fell far short of "the kind of cultural revolution that we need in United Nations management and governance," John R. Bolton, the United States ambassador, said: "Reform is not a one-night stand. Reform is forever. That's why we're going to continue to work on it."...


http://www.nytimes.com/2005/09/13/politics/13nations.html

[wakeme2008]

1. Sounds like bolton did not get all the changes he

wanted

:bounce:

[wtbymark]

2. They shouldn't have even recognized Bolton

they had a choice not to recognize him