I believe that the organisers of this conference have chosen a very timely subject for our discussion - because the 21st century will confront us with an entirely new set of challenges.
Sentiment: POSITIVE
I'm focusing on the issues that bring people together and build broad majorities.
I believe we are going to move into a situation where the more effective conferences will be smaller, more specialized, more focused, with occasional large gatherings to get the attention of the larger world.
I am troubled that sometimes in our political discourse we spend all of our time focused on the challenges of the next century rather than on the opportunities of the new century.
My topics are timely. When an event is happening is when I want to be there... I think it is our duty to challenge the status quo.
And the reason for focusing on that time frame is that it's going to take us a considerable period of time to develop the new capabilities, processes and organizations that will be needed.
Challenges are meant to be met and overcome.
In Holland, every Monday evening my creative team meets to discuss fresh new ideas. We try to look at what's happening in the world. Are there trends? Are there new developments we should be aware of? And regularly we heard that people are uncertain about the future. People are sick and tired of the rules and regulations.
Challenges need to be given to an organization.
We have a number of challenges ahead of us.
I really do hope that the Millennium Summit gives new impetus to the work of the United Nations.
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