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International Vision Collective White Paper: State of the Vision May 2008
IVC State of the Vision May 2008
It seems that systems everywhere are in critical flux. Global economic systems that hinged on the vagaries of the US dollar and the primacy of the market for decades are now adjusting to the stronger euro and giving renewed attention to state regulation. Social and cultural transformations, from the rise of YouTube to the campaign to ban the use of landmines, are fostered by advances in communications and technology that leave us breathless in the pace and scope of their applications. And in the political realm, the role of the state increasingly accommodates the IVC State of the Vision May 2008
undeniable power of business and civil society, while the notion of the nation state itself clings to the last vestiges of its legitimacy as globalization takes hold. Even natural systems mirror human systems, becoming more vulnerable as they respond to unsustainable practices. In the midst of all this change, how do we know that the future these trends lead to is a place where the welfare of humanity is assured? These open-ended global developments demand guidance from a framework of principles with optimal global legitimacy, application and resonance, principles that endure beyond change. It would appear that those institutions charged with the codification and application of universal values gain unprecedented relevance. The United Nations system, and the full spectrum of actors relating to its work, including the diplomatic corps, UN staff, non-governmental organization and private sector representatives, as well as international
IVC State of the Vision May 2008
relations academics, assumes much significance in this view. It is all the more deserving of support to realize its potential. The International Vision Collective (IVC) is a new independent not-for-profit organisation seeking to promote ownership of universal values among members of the international community around the UN system. It supports the development of a culture of universal values in the belief that those embodying such values are best equipped and empowered to serve in the delivery of these values to a wider humanity. The IVC provides forums for exploring what these universal values look like and how we can concretely realise them in our lives, work and action. We hope to help individuals in the system to find fulfilment in the system, as well as to ensure the fulfilment of the system itself through having its members connect to the core principles of peace, justice,
IVC State of the Vision May 2008
equality, human dignity and planetary sustainability as aspired to in the UN Charter, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the Programme of Action on Culture of Peace and related international instruments. The mission of the International Vision Collective is revitalization of the international system based on these core universal values. Its purpose is to nurture a network of professionals, a common vision, and a wider culture in the international community devoted to universal-values-based methodologies, policies, advocacy and practice, and corresponding to genuine service to humanity.
IVC State of the Vision May 2008
Building the vision The IVC held three coaching workshops – in November 2007, April and May 2008. These workshops provided a space for participants – a total of 45 diplomats, UN staff, NGO representatives and members of the private sector in the international community in New York – to explore what an international system based on universal values would look like. What would be the qualities of this system? What would be its behaviours, processes, mechanisms, relations and output? What are the real-life supports and obstacles to these now? And what paths can take us there from where we are today? How can we be now to bring this about? These were the kinds of questions asked, and the outcomes of these probes are captured below in text and mind-map representations. The words are the unedited, unprompted responses of participants in reflecting
IVC State of the Vision May 2008
creatively on these questions. The full workshop debriefing texts are available on our website at www.internationalvisioncollective.org. This is the beginning of a new process of engagement, collectively constructing a framework of actions and processes that best reflect the system’s core values. The output thus far has necessarily been introductory in nature, and we encourage further elaboration, debate and experimentation in future activities as well as in our online community at http://theivc.ning.com Some suggestions for further development on the existing vision framework is annexed. We hope they will guide further thinking and applied action as we move ahead in understanding and embracing more fully the implications of our roles as international servants.
IVC State of the Vision May 2008
We will be building on these initial visions in future activities, including virtual seminars and telesalons, informal get-togethers, retreats and workshops. The IVC team is also available for delivering coaching workshops with organizations and departments, as part of the next generation of engagement in taking forward values-based processes in the international community. For more information, see our website at www.internationalvisioncollective.org. We look forward to feedback and requests at [email protected].
IVC State of the Vision May 2008
IVC State of the Vision May 2008
IVC State of the Vision May 2008
I. QUALITIES A.
Spirit
B.
Solidarity/Equality
C.
Idealism
D.
Pragmatism
IVC State of the Vision May 2008
E.
Governance
F.
Love
G.
Peace
H.
Authenticity
IVC State of the Vision May 2008
IVC State of the Vision May 2008
II. REALITY CHECK A.
Positive
1.
the fact that different groups are forced into dialogue
2.
the freedom NGOs have to express ideals
3.
acknowledgement of the common interests of humanity
4.
current efforts to renew the internal justice system
IVC State of the Vision May 2008
5.
informal diplomacy
6.
representation in the system
7.
the commitment of staff in the field
8.
Week of spirituality, values and global concerns
B. 1.
Negative bureaucracy and hierarchy
IVC State of the Vision May 2008
2.
lost idealism
3.
power imbalances
4.
use of language which obscures rather than promotes communication
5.
the narrow definition of states
6.
lack of openness at the individual and organizational levels
7.
Idea
IVC State of the Vision May 2008
8.
poor leadership and models
9.
inadequate application of knowledge
10.
lack of inclusiveness
11.
the economics of weaponry
12.
arrogance
13.
hypocrisy
IVC State of the Vision May 2008
IVC State of the Vision May 2008
III. OPTIONS A.
Authenticity
1.
building trust by modeling values-based behaviour
2.
recruiting persons for integrity
3.
breaking down bureaucracy and increasing enthusiasm
B.
Solidarity
IVC State of the Vision May 2008
1.
modernization of structures
2.
good governance
3.
increased transparency
C.
Spirit
1.
building time for meditation in the schedules of leadership and staff
2.
recruitment based more on authenticity and sense of spirit
IVC State of the Vision May 2008
D.
Idealism
1.
forming an organization dedicated to solving the problems identified
2.
effective communication on all levels
3.
reflection and meditation
4.
being open and honest
E.
Pragmatism
IVC State of the Vision May 2008
1.
establishment of inclusive partnerships
2.
taking risks
3.
caring and warm strong leadership
4.
mentoring on an individual level
5.
ending meetings with practical and bold action steps
6.
assigning responsibilities to specific individuals or institutions
IVC State of the Vision May 2008
7.
follow-up and monitoring
8.
responsibility/accountability to principles
9.
scholarship
IVC State of the Vision May 2008
F.
Governance
1.
developing and implementing practical steps
2.
cooperation among democracies to avoid dictatorships
G.
Love
1.
work on one-self
2.
developing confidence in convictions
IVC State of the Vision May 2008
3.
finding and maintaining sources/concrete examples of love in one’s own life
4.
being open to the perspectives of others
H.
Peace
1.
communication
2.
modeling peace in one’s own behaviour
3.
respecting cultural and religious differences
IVC State of the Vision May 2008
4.
creating social and economic justice
5.
overcoming isolation
IVC State of the Vision May 2008
IVC State of the Vision May 2008
IVC State of the Vision May 2008
IVC State of the Vision May 2008
AREAS FOR POSSIBLE FUTURE DEVELOPMENT: ANALYSIS AND ASSESSMENT I.
Authenticity
1.
Impact on system beneficiaries
2.
Impact on the culture of the international community
IVC State of the Vision May 2008
3.
Impact on processes, mechanisms, behaviours
4.
Resource implications
5.
Summary
Overall benefits Overall risks Rating Decision
IVC State of the Vision May 2008
J.
Solidarity
1.
Impact on system beneficiaries
2.
Impact on members of the culture of the international community
3.
Impact on processes, mechanisms, behaviours
4.
Resource implications
5.
Summary
Overall benefits
IVC State of the Vision May 2008
Overall risks Rating Decision
K.
Spirit
1.
Impact on system beneficiaries
2.
Impact on the culture of the international community
3.
Impact on processes, mechanisms, behaviours
IVC State of the Vision May 2008
4.
Resource implications
5.
Summary
Overall benefits Overall risks Rating Decision
L.
Idealism
IVC State of the Vision May 2008
1.
Impact on system beneficiaries
2.
Impact on the culture of the international community
3.
Impact on processes, mechanisms, behaviours
4.
Resource implications
5.
Summary
Overall benefits Overall risks
IVC State of the Vision May 2008
Rating Decision
M.
Pragmatism
1.
Impact on system beneficiaries
2.
Impact on the culture of the international community
3.
Impact on processes, mechanisms, behaviours
4.
Resource implications
IVC State of the Vision May 2008
5.
Summary
Overall benefits Overall risks Rating Decision
N. 1.
Governance Impact on system beneficiaries
IVC State of the Vision May 2008
2.
Impact on the culture of the international community
3.
Impact on processes, mechanisms, behaviours
4.
Resource implications
5.
Summary
Overall benefits Overall risks Rating
IVC State of the Vision May 2008
Decision
O.
Love
1.
Impact on system beneficiaries
2.
Impact on the culture of the international community
3.
Impact on processes, mechanisms, behaviours
4.
Resource implications
IVC State of the Vision May 2008
5.
Summary
Overall benefits Overall risks Rating Decision
P. 1.
Peace Impact on system beneficiaries
IVC State of the Vision May 2008
2.
Impact on the culture of the international community
3.
Impact on processes, mechanisms, behaviours
4.
Resource implications
5.
Summary
Overall benefits Overall risks Rating
IVC State of the Vision May 2008
Decision
AREAS FOR POSSIBLE FUTURE DEVELOPMENT: IMPLEMENTATION Q.
Set up team
R.
Plan the implementation
S.
Communicate
IVC State of the Vision May 2008
1.
Presentation
2.
Meetings
T.
Monitor progress
1.
Regular meetings
2.
Presentations
3.
Action items
IVC State of the Vision May 2008
U.
Deal with objections
V.
Make changes?
IVC State of the Vision May 2008
IVC State of the Vision May 2008
International Vision Collective Board of Directors: Ms. Alisa Clarke – President Dr. Joni Carley – Vice President Dr. Tim Murithi – Secretary
IVC State of the Vision May 2008
Ambassador Anwarul Chowdhury
244 Madison Avenue, No. 1680, New York, NY 10016-2817 E-mail: [email protected]. On-line community: http://theivc.ning.com
IVC State of the Vision May 2008
IVC State of the Vision May 2008
It seems that systems everywhere are in critical flux. Global economic systems that hinged on the vagaries of the US dollar and the primacy of the market for decades are now adjusting to the stronger euro and giving renewed attention to state regulation. Social and cultural transformations, from the rise of YouTube to the campaign to ban the use of landmines, are fostered by advances in communications and technology that leave us breathless in the pace and scope of their applications. And in the political realm, the role of the state increasingly accommodates the IVC State of the Vision May 2008
undeniable power of business and civil society, while the notion of the nation state itself clings to the last vestiges of its legitimacy as globalization takes hold. Even natural systems mirror human systems, becoming more vulnerable as they respond to unsustainable practices. In the midst of all this change, how do we know that the future these trends lead to is a place where the welfare of humanity is assured? These open-ended global developments demand guidance from a framework of principles with optimal global legitimacy, application and resonance, principles that endure beyond change. It would appear that those institutions charged with the codification and application of universal values gain unprecedented relevance. The United Nations system, and the full spectrum of actors relating to its work, including the diplomatic corps, UN staff, non-governmental organization and private sector representatives, as well as international
IVC State of the Vision May 2008
relations academics, assumes much significance in this view. It is all the more deserving of support to realize its potential. The International Vision Collective (IVC) is a new independent not-for-profit organisation seeking to promote ownership of universal values among members of the international community around the UN system. It supports the development of a culture of universal values in the belief that those embodying such values are best equipped and empowered to serve in the delivery of these values to a wider humanity. The IVC provides forums for exploring what these universal values look like and how we can concretely realise them in our lives, work and action. We hope to help individuals in the system to find fulfilment in the system, as well as to ensure the fulfilment of the system itself through having its members connect to the core principles of peace, justice,
IVC State of the Vision May 2008
equality, human dignity and planetary sustainability as aspired to in the UN Charter, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the Programme of Action on Culture of Peace and related international instruments. The mission of the International Vision Collective is revitalization of the international system based on these core universal values. Its purpose is to nurture a network of professionals, a common vision, and a wider culture in the international community devoted to universal-values-based methodologies, policies, advocacy and practice, and corresponding to genuine service to humanity.
IVC State of the Vision May 2008
Building the vision The IVC held three coaching workshops – in November 2007, April and May 2008. These workshops provided a space for participants – a total of 45 diplomats, UN staff, NGO representatives and members of the private sector in the international community in New York – to explore what an international system based on universal values would look like. What would be the qualities of this system? What would be its behaviours, processes, mechanisms, relations and output? What are the real-life supports and obstacles to these now? And what paths can take us there from where we are today? How can we be now to bring this about? These were the kinds of questions asked, and the outcomes of these probes are captured below in text and mind-map representations. The words are the unedited, unprompted responses of participants in reflecting
IVC State of the Vision May 2008
creatively on these questions. The full workshop debriefing texts are available on our website at www.internationalvisioncollective.org. This is the beginning of a new process of engagement, collectively constructing a framework of actions and processes that best reflect the system’s core values. The output thus far has necessarily been introductory in nature, and we encourage further elaboration, debate and experimentation in future activities as well as in our online community at http://theivc.ning.com Some suggestions for further development on the existing vision framework is annexed. We hope they will guide further thinking and applied action as we move ahead in understanding and embracing more fully the implications of our roles as international servants.
IVC State of the Vision May 2008
We will be building on these initial visions in future activities, including virtual seminars and telesalons, informal get-togethers, retreats and workshops. The IVC team is also available for delivering coaching workshops with organizations and departments, as part of the next generation of engagement in taking forward values-based processes in the international community. For more information, see our website at www.internationalvisioncollective.org. We look forward to feedback and requests at [email protected].
IVC State of the Vision May 2008
IVC State of the Vision May 2008
IVC State of the Vision May 2008
I. QUALITIES A.
Spirit
B.
Solidarity/Equality
C.
Idealism
D.
Pragmatism
IVC State of the Vision May 2008
E.
Governance
F.
Love
G.
Peace
H.
Authenticity
IVC State of the Vision May 2008
IVC State of the Vision May 2008
II. REALITY CHECK A.
Positive
1.
the fact that different groups are forced into dialogue
2.
the freedom NGOs have to express ideals
3.
acknowledgement of the common interests of humanity
4.
current efforts to renew the internal justice system
IVC State of the Vision May 2008
5.
informal diplomacy
6.
representation in the system
7.
the commitment of staff in the field
8.
Week of spirituality, values and global concerns
B. 1.
Negative bureaucracy and hierarchy
IVC State of the Vision May 2008
2.
lost idealism
3.
power imbalances
4.
use of language which obscures rather than promotes communication
5.
the narrow definition of states
6.
lack of openness at the individual and organizational levels
7.
Idea
IVC State of the Vision May 2008
8.
poor leadership and models
9.
inadequate application of knowledge
10.
lack of inclusiveness
11.
the economics of weaponry
12.
arrogance
13.
hypocrisy
IVC State of the Vision May 2008
IVC State of the Vision May 2008
III. OPTIONS A.
Authenticity
1.
building trust by modeling values-based behaviour
2.
recruiting persons for integrity
3.
breaking down bureaucracy and increasing enthusiasm
B.
Solidarity
IVC State of the Vision May 2008
1.
modernization of structures
2.
good governance
3.
increased transparency
C.
Spirit
1.
building time for meditation in the schedules of leadership and staff
2.
recruitment based more on authenticity and sense of spirit
IVC State of the Vision May 2008
D.
Idealism
1.
forming an organization dedicated to solving the problems identified
2.
effective communication on all levels
3.
reflection and meditation
4.
being open and honest
E.
Pragmatism
IVC State of the Vision May 2008
1.
establishment of inclusive partnerships
2.
taking risks
3.
caring and warm strong leadership
4.
mentoring on an individual level
5.
ending meetings with practical and bold action steps
6.
assigning responsibilities to specific individuals or institutions
IVC State of the Vision May 2008
7.
follow-up and monitoring
8.
responsibility/accountability to principles
9.
scholarship
IVC State of the Vision May 2008
F.
Governance
1.
developing and implementing practical steps
2.
cooperation among democracies to avoid dictatorships
G.
Love
1.
work on one-self
2.
developing confidence in convictions
IVC State of the Vision May 2008
3.
finding and maintaining sources/concrete examples of love in one’s own life
4.
being open to the perspectives of others
H.
Peace
1.
communication
2.
modeling peace in one’s own behaviour
3.
respecting cultural and religious differences
IVC State of the Vision May 2008
4.
creating social and economic justice
5.
overcoming isolation
IVC State of the Vision May 2008
IVC State of the Vision May 2008
IVC State of the Vision May 2008
IVC State of the Vision May 2008
AREAS FOR POSSIBLE FUTURE DEVELOPMENT: ANALYSIS AND ASSESSMENT I.
Authenticity
1.
Impact on system beneficiaries
2.
Impact on the culture of the international community
IVC State of the Vision May 2008
3.
Impact on processes, mechanisms, behaviours
4.
Resource implications
5.
Summary
Overall benefits Overall risks Rating Decision
IVC State of the Vision May 2008
J.
Solidarity
1.
Impact on system beneficiaries
2.
Impact on members of the culture of the international community
3.
Impact on processes, mechanisms, behaviours
4.
Resource implications
5.
Summary
Overall benefits
IVC State of the Vision May 2008
Overall risks Rating Decision
K.
Spirit
1.
Impact on system beneficiaries
2.
Impact on the culture of the international community
3.
Impact on processes, mechanisms, behaviours
IVC State of the Vision May 2008
4.
Resource implications
5.
Summary
Overall benefits Overall risks Rating Decision
L.
Idealism
IVC State of the Vision May 2008
1.
Impact on system beneficiaries
2.
Impact on the culture of the international community
3.
Impact on processes, mechanisms, behaviours
4.
Resource implications
5.
Summary
Overall benefits Overall risks
IVC State of the Vision May 2008
Rating Decision
M.
Pragmatism
1.
Impact on system beneficiaries
2.
Impact on the culture of the international community
3.
Impact on processes, mechanisms, behaviours
4.
Resource implications
IVC State of the Vision May 2008
5.
Summary
Overall benefits Overall risks Rating Decision
N. 1.
Governance Impact on system beneficiaries
IVC State of the Vision May 2008
2.
Impact on the culture of the international community
3.
Impact on processes, mechanisms, behaviours
4.
Resource implications
5.
Summary
Overall benefits Overall risks Rating
IVC State of the Vision May 2008
Decision
O.
Love
1.
Impact on system beneficiaries
2.
Impact on the culture of the international community
3.
Impact on processes, mechanisms, behaviours
4.
Resource implications
IVC State of the Vision May 2008
5.
Summary
Overall benefits Overall risks Rating Decision
P. 1.
Peace Impact on system beneficiaries
IVC State of the Vision May 2008
2.
Impact on the culture of the international community
3.
Impact on processes, mechanisms, behaviours
4.
Resource implications
5.
Summary
Overall benefits Overall risks Rating
IVC State of the Vision May 2008
Decision
AREAS FOR POSSIBLE FUTURE DEVELOPMENT: IMPLEMENTATION Q.
Set up team
R.
Plan the implementation
S.
Communicate
IVC State of the Vision May 2008
1.
Presentation
2.
Meetings
T.
Monitor progress
1.
Regular meetings
2.
Presentations
3.
Action items
IVC State of the Vision May 2008
U.
Deal with objections
V.
Make changes?
IVC State of the Vision May 2008
IVC State of the Vision May 2008
International Vision Collective Board of Directors: Ms. Alisa Clarke – President Dr. Joni Carley – Vice President Dr. Tim Murithi – Secretary
IVC State of the Vision May 2008
Ambassador Anwarul Chowdhury
244 Madison Avenue, No. 1680, New York, NY 10016-2817 E-mail: [email protected]. On-line community: http://theivc.ning.com
IVC State of the Vision May 2008
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