TY - BOOK TI - The global context and the renewal of the United Nations = El contexto global y la renovación de Naciones Unidas PY - 2004/// CY - SantiagoCL PB - ECLAC KW - ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT N2 - Analyzes the political, economic and social situation of the world today, within the context of the current UN reform process. Discusses development challenges, multi-lateralism, the inter-dependence of countries, and the need for increased, coherent citizen participation at local, regional and global levels. Looks at power, and the way the UN might channel and redistribute it. Sees a collective, civilized use of power as the clear goal ER -