There are five principles which I believe are essential for the future conduct of international relations: collective responsibility, global solidarity, the rule of law, mutual accountability, and multilateralism… Much remains to be done to put those five principles into practice.

Kofi Annan, final address as UN Secretary-General, December 2006

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Agriculture and Food Security has dominated Kofi Annan’s work over the past few months where he has advocated support for the development of smallholder farmers with the backing of governments, bilateral and multilateral agencies, philanthropic partners and the private sector.

Interview with former UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan, Founder and Chairman, Kofi Annan Foundation.

Over the last three days, President Mkapa and I have held a series of constructive meetings with members of the Government and key national agencies. We have listened intently and we have noted the concerns and challenges expressed.