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Still, corruption and oppression are far too common threats to the democratic society.
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One of the gaps in our international development efforts is the provision of global public goods - that is, goods or conditions we need that no individual or country can secure on their own, such as halting global warming, financial stability and peace and security.
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We need the UN, to deal with the threats to our common security from nuclear, chemical and biological weapons, not only in the case of Iraq. They must be tackled by the international community together, by strengthening conventions, treaties and agreements.
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We need new partnerships in fighting terrorism and building peace.
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The WTO has one of the most impressive records in global economic governance, by promoting trade liberalisation and economic development.