The United Nations University-World Institute for Development Economics Research study on global taxation issued on November 15, 2004, saying it was critical to mobilize additional "resources" for internationally agreed development goals.

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In May 2010 received honorary doctorate of medicine from Karolinska Institute for his contributions to the university and his active promotion of research and development.

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It is an adaptation of the English module "Investing in Information for Development" produced by CTA, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), GTZ (an international cooperation enterprise for sustainable development), the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) and the University of Wageningen.

UNESCO: Communication and Information