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public policy, today announced that two of its Web sites were nominated as
finalists for the prestigious Software + Information Industry Association's
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Winners of this year 's Codie Awards will be announced and recognized at
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their importance, only 7 percent believe that achieving these goals by the
target year of 2015 is very likely, given current efforts. Three surveys were fielded
between August 2002 and October 2004.

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Most criticized for failing the development challenge include the United
States, multinational companies, the IMF, World Bank and developing country
governments . "These results call on leaders worldwide to mobilize
concerted action to achieve a sustainable world .

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Its readership includes nearly every member of Congress, as well as
the Executive Branch, leaders in business and associations, top academic
institutions and important media outlets. Meeting the Millennium
Development Goals by 2015 is seen as a critical step.

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Alarmingly,
one-in-five of these global 'stakeholders' believe major irreversible damage
has already occurred. A total of 1120 respondents from more
than 60 countries completed the final survey, and their responses were
analyzed through a matrix that tested how evenly they were represented across
geographical and sector distribution.

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"On the anniversary of our 60th year in business I am very proud that
CQ.org. The objective of this initiative was to
establish an inclusive, transparent dialogue amongst a broad cross- section of
leaders working in NGOs, corporations, research and academic institutions, and
the public sector, from both the developed and developing world, by
undertaking survey research in the hopes of identifying common themes and
priority actions to promote sustainable development, effective global
governance, and more equitable globalization.

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Amid this criticism, however, it is clear
that stakeholders care enough to want the very best from the UN.

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The recently enhanced site now offers expanded
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The 2020 Global Stakeholder Panel initiative involves the most extensive
quantitative research of this type ever undertaken.

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"This survey shows that a wide range of civil society leaders believe we
can no longer wait to save the planet and our civilization," said Doug Miller,
President of GlobeScan.2020Fund . GlobeScan conducts
custom research and annual tracking studies on global and corporate issues.

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firm with offices in Toronto, London, and Washington.

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The survey also found that there is resounding support from leaders of all
sectors to achieve the United Nations ' Millennium Development Goals."
Salil Shetty, Director of the UN's Millennium Development Goals Campaign,
said:
"While the findings confirm our own understanding of the challenges and
sentiments surrounding the MDGs, the recognition of their importance by
stakeholders in such diverse geographic contexts and sectors is heartening."
Copies of the report may be downloaded from http://www.
Funding for the 2020 Global Stakeholder Panel initiative was provided by
an international group of philanthropies including the King Baudouin
Foundation Belgium) the Rockefeller Foundation (US ), the Mott Foundation (US),
the Sam and Mary Mills Fund (US), Dow Canada, and Canada's International
Development Research Centre (IDRC).

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gratifying to see a service that our customers consider so important receive
this kind of industry-wide acknowledgement.

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The findings also reveal strong support for, but also dissatisfaction
with, the UN, among global stakeholders, who view it as having failed to meet
their expectations , particularly with regard to creating effective development
programs, and in terms of its management and accountability to the global
public.

About the 2020 Fund's Global Stakeholder Panel Initiative
The 2020 Global Stakeholder Panel initiative was officially launched at
the World Economic Forum in Davos Switzerland and the World Social Forum in
Porto AlegreBrazilin January 2003 .

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Congressional Quarterly's exclusive Web site and daily electronic newsletter
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WASHINGTON, Congressional Quarterly Inc.com has earned this kind of national recognition for the sophistication of
its Web site," said Robert W."

About SIIA
The Software + Information Industry Association (SIIA) is the principal
trade association for the software and digital content industry. CQ publications provide opinion
leaders in government, business, media and academia with comprehensive,
credible and objective information on government, politics and public policy.

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"We are honored to receive these nominations," said David Rapp, editor and
senior vice president of Congressional Quarterly. CQ is owned by the Times Publishing Co.
Petersburg, Fla .

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The survey was undertaken by GlobeScan
Incorporated on behalf of The 2020 Fund, with the support of leading
charitable foundations in North America and Europe.

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CQ Homeland Security received a finalist nomination in the Best Online
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Despite the dire forecast, a majority (61%) also believe there are real
opportunities to accelerate society's progress toward sustainable development
through initiatives such as the creation of a social marketing campaign and a
global social movement to champion sustainable development.

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The findings are contained in What Global Leaders Want: Priorities for
Development , Governance and UN Reform, the largest non-academic survey of
civil society leaders ever conducted . Respondents called for reforms aimed at greater operational
efficiency and program innovation.

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CQ's award-winning product line includes: CQ Weekly, CQ Today, CQ. One in five surveyed believe it may already be too late

TORONTO and NEW YORK, An extensive international
survey of over 1,000 leaders of non-governmental organizations, private
corporations, the public sector , academic and research institutes from over 60
countries has found that a strong majority (72%) expect we will incur major
damage to human, social, and ecosystem health because society is failing to
make its transition to sustainable development quickly enough.