Here in Johannesburg, we have recommitted ourselves to achieving, by 2015, the development goals set forthin the Millennium Declaration. We further dedicated ourselves to improve sanitation, rejuvenate fisheries,promote biodiversity, and encourage renewable energy. We have reaffirmed the principle that sound economicmanagement, investment in people, and responsible stewardship of our environment are crucial for development.We have insisted that women act as planners, implementers, and beneficiaries for all of our initiatives.