These subject matters are the core dimensions of your Retreat discussions and there should be consensus building emerging at the end of the Retreat. Since these are broad topics, I can only briefly highlight a few points in view of the time constraint.
I should also admit that although the topics have a global perspective, it is inevitable for me to draw on my African and Botswana’s experience, where I continue to serve in a number of capacities. In sharing my views with you on these matters, I can assure you that none of my remarks are intended to be provocative.