The State, the community and society in social development

President Cardoso delivered this address at the First Regional Conference in Follow-up to the World Summit for Social Development, held in Sao Paulo from 6 to 9 April 1997. On that occasion President Cardoso reviewed the issues examined at the World Summit, with special emphasis on poverty and the search for an environmentally sound, democratic form of development that will lead to a greater degree of social equity. Within this context, he discussed the relationship between economic and social factors, devoting particular attention to State reform, education, competitiveness and job creation. He also outlined the situation in Brazil with regard to economic development, education and health services, the neeed for agrarian reform based on the principle of equity, and respect for human rights. In concluding his statement, he stressed the need to overcome the traditional division between community and society and between the public and private spheres. To that end, he called for a re-examination of ethical considerations, not as an empty discussion of morality but rather as an effective means of motivating action for change.

Statement delivered at the Expert Meeting on Crisis and Development in Latin America and the Caribbean

Se refiere a las características de la crisis en America Latina y el Caribe, deuda externa, relacionamiento externo, inflación, y a la tarea de modernización económica, social y política a que deberá abocarse la América Latina para salir de ella.

Statement by Mr. Vildósola of the Chilean Delegation at the Plenary Session on 1 September 1955

Also includes: Information Document No.31 - Address delivered by Mr. Teófilo de Andrade-Lira, Chief of the Brazilian Delegation, at the Plenary Session on 1 September 1955