National markets are held together by shared values and confidence in certain minimum standards. But in the new global market, people do not yet have that confidence.

Often, we take stability - peace in terms of security and economic activity - to mean a country is doing well. We forget the third and important pillar of rule of law and respect for human rights, because no country can long remain prosperous without that third pillar.

Young people should be at the forefront of global change and innovation. Empowered, they can be key agents for development and peace.

I was an ordinary boy at school, a young man. In fact, what did the headmaster once say? "You're constantly challenging those in authority; questioning and challenging those in authority." Which was not really the way I saw it. I felt there were questions that had to be answered, and things that weren't quite right.

You can do a lot with diplomacy, but with diplomacy backed up by force you can get a lot more done.

Acquiring literacy is an empowering process, enabling millions to enjoy access to knowledge and information which broadens horizons, increases opportunities and creates alternatives for building a better life.

Like any large organisation, public or private, the UN is a complex machine.