"I came to show France's willingness to take part in the economic development of Iraq, in the rehabilitation of its infrastructure, " he said.

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Steve was even less able to take part in development of the second-generation iPad he has just announced, yet a first look suggests that his team has successfully applied all the lessons they learned from working under him.

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The Director-General will also take part in the launch of a new Sustainable Development Solutions Network led by Professor Jeffrey Sachs, attend the opening of the Clinton Global Initiative Annual Meeting.

UNESCO: MEDIA SERVICES

Irina Bokova will also take part in a briefing on the Global Thematic Consultation on Education in the Post 2015 Development Agenda, at the invitation of the permanent Delegations of the Republic of Senegal and Canada, where she is invited as a keynote speaker to share lessons on education since 2000.

UNESCO: EDUCATION

In the process he has become Baan Borang's impresario, tour leader and economic development agency, collecting donations and rounding up professionals from around the world to take part in his vision by contributing their time and expertise.

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