Over 100 Liberal and Progressive Democratic Parties gather in Morocco to deliberate on Development and Democracy

(November 3, 2006/ London) The world network of liberal and democratic parties will meet in Marrakech, Morocco from 9-11 November 2006 to discuss the interdependency between liberal democracy and economic development.  The meeting, which marks the world body’s 54th Congress will, amongst other things, call for a renewed commitment towards poverty reduction, especially in Africa, Asia and Latin America. Liberal International’s President Lord Alderdice said:

“The Congress will come out with concrete proposals to tackle international trade barriers, human rights abuses, political instability, illiteracy and environmental degradation. These issues undermine democracy and development and adversely impact on the lives of billions of people globally, so they must be addressed.  We will do this through a legitimate grouping that is diverse and representative of liberal ideals worldwide.”

The report on the theme of the Congress, which is “Democracy and Development: a Liberal view,” will be tabled for discussion by over 100 political parties, heads of state and government, parliamentarians and world renowned experts and academics.

Five hundred delegates from Africa, Asia, Europe and Latin America will call on governments to resume the world trade talks, following the Doha Round in July 2006.  They will also place emphasis on the need to integrate the poorest countries into international trade, as the best strategy for enhancing growth and reducing global poverty.

The Congress will also discuss Freedom of Expression, Terrorism, Torture, Responsibility to Protect Against Genocide, Closed States and the International Agenda as well as Nuclear Energy.  It takes place at the Palais du Congres du Marrakech, Avenue Mohamed VI, MA 40000.

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