ISFiR 2003 | CHALLENGING ATTITUDES | FOCUS

ISFiR 2003 will shed light on and challenge attitudes concerning power and development.

Attitudes decide how the world is governed. In order to obtain equality in the world, we have to challenge attitudes concerning power and development.

ISFiR 2003 considers that all people should decide their own lives. In many places, this influence is limited by corruption, bad governance, stigmatization, social differences and the unequal distribution of goods. ISFiR 2003 will focus on the obvious challenges society faces regarding corruption and government, in a world facing continuous change. ISFiR 2003 will emphasize the attitudes that have an influence on how power is distributed and shapes society.

ISFiR 2003 considers that developments that threaten our common future must be recognized by everyone. Over-consumption combined with large differences in material standards are danger signs for our common future. The wish for steady economic growth and a high material quality of life will have enormous consequences if these developments are allowed to continue. ISFiR 2003 will focus on the global challenges the world faces concerning environmental issues and a fair distribution of goods. 

ISFiR 2003 considers that a fair distribution of power and influence is the key to sustainable development. In the world today, development is decided by economic and political power. ISFiR 2003 will challenges attitudes that hinder both a fair distribution of power and prevent efforts that work towards sustainable development.

Attitudes are the basis of all action. ISFiR 2003 will challenge attitudes.