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requires mutually supportive and integrated policies across a wide range of
economic, social and environmental issues for sustainable development. We call on
all countries to formulate and implement policies consistent with the objectives of
sustained, inclusive and equitable economic growth, poverty eradication and
sustainable development.
42. We reiterate the important role of trade as an engine of growth and
development and its contribution to the attainment of the Millennium Development
Goals. We emphasize the need to resist protectionist tendencies and to rectify any
trade distorting measures already taken that are inconsistent with World Trade
Organization rules, recognizing the right of countries, in particular developing
countries, to fully utilize their flexibilities consistent with their World Trade
Organization commitments and obligations. The early and successful conclusion of
the Doha Round with a balanced, ambitious, comprehensive and developmentoriented outcome would provide much needed impetus to international trade and
contribute to economic growth and development.
43. We stress that promoting sustained, inclusive and equitable economic growth
is necessary for accelerating progress towards achieving the Millennium
Development Goals, as well as for promoting sustainable development, but it is not
sufficient: growth should enable everyone, in particular the poor, to participate in
and benefit from economic opportunities and should lead to job creation and income
opportunities and be complemented by effective social policies.
44. We commit ourselves to redoubling our efforts to reduce maternal and child
mortality and improve the health of women and children, including through
strengthened national health systems, efforts to combat HIV/AIDS, improved
nutrition, and access to safe drinking water and basic sanitation, making use of
enhanced global partnerships. We stress that accelerating progress on the
Millennium Development Goals related to health is essential for making headway
also with the other Goals.
45. We reiterate our commitment to ensure that by 2015 children everywhere, boys
and girls alike, will be able to complete a full course of primary education.
46. We emphasize the importance of addressing energy issues, including access to
affordable energy, energy efficiency and sustainability of energy sources and use, as
part of global efforts for the achievement of the Millennium Development Goals and
the promotion of sustainable development.
47. We recognize the importance of developing economic and social infrastructure
and productive capacities for sustained, inclusive and equitable economic growth
and sustainable development, particularly in developing countries, bearing in mind
the need to enhance employment and income opportunities for all, with a special
focus on the poor.
48. We stress the need to create full and productive employment and decent work
for all and further resolve to promote the Global Jobs Pact as a general framework
within which each country can formulate policy packages specific to its situation
and national priorities in order to promote a job intensive recovery and sustainable
development. We call on Member States to take effective measures for promoting
social inclusion and integration and incorporate these into their national
development strategies.
49. We resolve to take further effective measures and actions, in conformity with
international law, to remove obstacles and constraints, strengthen support and meet
the special needs of the regions and countries struggling to achieve economic and
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