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Resolution Number: 1982-B039
Title: Commend a Report on Global Economic Development and Security
Legislative Action Taken: Concurred As Amended
Final Text:

Resolved, That this 67th General Convention of the Episcopal Church commends to all individuals, congregations, and Dioceses the report of the Independent Commission on International Development Issues, titled the "Brandt Report," as a significant resource in understanding:

  1. The dimensions of the effects of poverty on global security;
  2. The priority need for development aid; and
  3. The urgency of addressing such concerns as a just world economic order and the effects of military spending on poverty and hunger;

and be it further

Resolved, That the National Hunger Committee, in conjunction with the Development Office of World Mission, be charged with acquainting the Church with this resolve.

Citation: General Convention, Journal of the General Convention of...The Episcopal Church, New Orleans, 1982 (New York: General Convention, 1983), p. C-141.