The Acts of Convention

House of Bishops

Original Text of Resolution:

(A002)

Resolved, the House of Deputies concurring, That the 73rd General Convention call upon the whole church at every level to adopt the following Ethical Guidelines for International Economic Development:

• Partnership. This economic relationship promotes mutuality of benefits.
• Respect. Local peoples and realities are valued. For instance, "A gift of rice is not allowed to destroy the local economy's ability to produce rice." (Bishop Zaché Duracin)
• Empowerment. This economic relationship values mutuality of process. For instance, the developing nation's government, commercial leadership, labor, and civil institutions are engaged fully in the economic decision-making.
• Oneness with creation. The economic relationship displays sensitivity to the environment.
• Distributive justice. The economic impact of the relationship contributes to the well-being of a significant number of people and does not promote extreme inequities within the country.
• People-centered development. If development assistance is offered, the beneficiaries set priorities and conditions. Maximum use is made of local resources. Applied technologies are appropriate for the setting.

Committee Amendment:

Resolved, the House of Deputies concurring, That the 73rd General Convention call upon the whole church at every level to adopt and implement the following Ethical Guidelines Principles for International Economic Development:

• Partnership. This The economic relationship promotes mutuality of benefits.
• Respect. Local peoples and realities are valued. For instance, "A a gift of rice is should not be allowed to destroy the local economy's ability to produce rice." (Bishop Zaché Duracin)
• Empowerment. This The economic relationship values mutuality of process. For instance, the developing nation's government, commercial leadership, labor, and civil institutions are engaged fully in the economic decision-making.
• Oneness with creation. The economic relationship displays sensitivity to, and responsibility for, the environment.
• Distributive justice. The economic impact of the relationship contributes to the well-being of a significant number of people and does not promote extreme inequities within the country.
• People-centered development. If development assistance is offered, the beneficiaries set priorities and conditions. Maximum use is made of local resources. Applied technologies are appropriate for the setting.

Motion carried

Resolution adopted with amendment

(Communicated to the House of Deputies in HB Message #10)