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UN General Assembly Adopts Israeli-Sponsored Resolution on "Entrepreneurship for Development"


(Israel Ministry of Foreign Affairs) By a vote of 129 in favor and 31 against, the UN General Assembly on Friday adopted an Israeli-sponsored resolution to advance entrepreneurship in the developing world as a new means to fight poverty and create growth and jobs. Ambassador Ron Prosor noted: "Unfortunately, the Arab Group announced that it would vote against this resolution....What a shame. Few places could benefit from entrepreneurship more than the Arab world....By voting against this resolution [the Arab delegations] have turned their backs on their own people." "Israel's experience shows that humans are a country's greatest natural resource. In just six decades, Israel has transitioned from a developing nation to a start-up nation....Israel's story shows that if you want stability, empower your people. If you want prosperity, invest in your citizens. And if you want sustainability, engage every member of society - especially women and youth."
2012-12-10 00:00:00
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