The Acts of Convention

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

• Partnership. The economic relationship promotes mutuality of benefits.
• Respect. Local peoples and realities are valued. For instance, a gift of rice should not be allowed to destroy the local economy's ability to produce rice.
• Empowerment. 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.