Loud Thinking

Overcoming poverty is not a gesture of charity.

It is an act of justice.

It is the protection of a fundamental human right, the right to dignity and a decent life.

While poverty persists, there is no true freedom.

The steps that are needed from the developed nations are clear.

The first is ensuring trade justice.

I have said before that trade justice is a truly meaningful way for the developed countries to show commitment to bringing about an end to global poverty.

The second is an end to the debt crisis for the poor countries.

The third is to deliver much more aid and make sure it is of the highest quality. …

Nelson Mandela, Johannesburg, South Africa, 2 July 2005