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UN engages citizens worldwide in shaping future global development agenda
Baku, March 13 (AZERTAC). The United Nations and partners invite people all over the world to participate in setting the world`s future development agenda by voting in an innovative survey known as MY World, the United Nations global survey for a better world.
The United Nations and partners invite people all over the world to participate in setting the world`s future development agenda by voting in an innovative survey known as MY World, the United Nations global survey for a better world.
Presented by the UN and partners this week, MY World provides an extraordinary pathway for citizens to have a say in what development priorities world leaders should include in the next development framework.
In a special video message today for the MY World survey, UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon encouraged the public: “Vote and tell us what issues matter most to you and your family. Make a difference. Mark a difference!”
The UN continues to build on the momentum generated by the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), which have already improved millions of people`s lives. However, to confront the persistent challenges that will face people and planet after the 2015 target date of the MDGs, the UN is working with governments, civil society groups, academia and the private sector on the priorities for the next global development agenda.
The MY World survey is one of several tracks available for people to participate in framing the next development agenda. In an effort to further promote an inclusive and open development process, the UN and partners are also engaged in almost 100 national and thematic consultations worldwide, and citizens continue to contribute their ideas and perspectives to the global consultations through the World We Want 2015 online platform.
Mia Farrow, humanitarian activist; Marta Vieira de Silva, Brazilian soccer player; Paul Tergat, marathon champion; and Aamir Khan, Indian actor and producer are some of the celebrity ambassadors mobilizing public participation in the MY World survey.