UN abandons democracy in Asia
The UN’s development agencies frequently operate in a political minefield. Stuck between the zealously guarded sovereignty of member states and the need to spur structural transformations, these agencies tread carefully. But they still push, albeit timidly, for democratic values such as participation, civic engagement, accountability and broad citizenship. Until now.
It seems that the UN Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) has decided that democracy is not necessary.
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