ABSTRACT

In 2003 Jorma Julin, then Finnish ambassador to the OECD, penned an article containing a fictitious advertisement for a vacancy in the global governance architecture:

Wanted: International organization to help governments manage the following global challenges: sluggish growth; unemployment; health care; ageing; trade protection; development; poverty; corporate malpractice; tax evasion; global warming; assessing future risks, and more. Commitment to fostering sustainable development and higher living standards in all countries is required. Experience and expertise essential. Must have a strong membership and excellent references.1