ABSTRACT
On my previous visits, I told you of my hopes for a creative partnership between the United Nations and the private sector. I made the point that the everyday work of the United Nations-whether in peacekeeping, setting technical standards, protecting intellectual property or providing much-needed assistance to developing countries-helps to expand opportunities for business around the world. And I stated quite frankly that, without your know-how and your resources, many of the objectives of the United Nations would remain elusive.
