碰男华经净贸多大学 高级商务英语阅读 Many details remain to be ironed out regarding democratic governance.How to define democracy? Which institution will decide that a democratic order has been unacceptably altered?What would be the sequence of sanctions?Some Latin American and Caribbean nations remain concerned that the United States could try to misuse this new power and will seek safeguards against undue U.S.influence. Also unclear is whether the final trade accord will repeat the democracy requirement.The U.S. trade office is hesitant to do so for fear that members of Congress will then ask for a similar linkage in other regions,such as Asia,where a democracy clause would be unworkable.Nevertheless, Quebec's democracy clause is a milestone in the hemisphere's commitment to the collective defense of democracy.The Summit called for the drafting of a"democracy charter"to codify the region's several democracy commitments. As if to underscore the leader's democratic intentions,in his closing remarks,Canadian Prime Minister Jean Chretien called for stepped up efforts by the Organization of American States(OAS) to try to get Haitian democracy back on track. 3).Civil Society Advances Another innovation of the Quebec Summit was the invitation by the Canadian hosts to some 60 civil society organizations to enter the Summit conclave and to participate in a roundtable discussion with ministers.Many of the civic leaders voiced the same concerns being heard in the streets- that Latin American economies must do a better job at meeting the needs of the poor majorities. The exchange with ministers was polite and rather pro forma,but it set an important precedent that could further democratize hemispheric diplomacy.Civil society representatives can now demand a voice at the many ministerials and working groups that flow from the Summit process and that seek to implement the Summit mandates.Many clauses in the Summit's Plan of Action also call for inclusion of non-governmental groups in post-Summit activities. As a response to demands for greater transparency,governments agreed to release the draft text 第5页共13页高级商务英语阅读 Many details remain to be ironed out regarding democratic governance. How to define democracy? Which institution will decide that a democratic order has been unacceptably altered? What would be the sequence of sanctions? Some Latin American and Caribbean nations remain concerned that the United States could try to misuse this new power and will seek safeguards against undue U.S. influence. Also unclear is whether the final trade accord will repeat the democracy requirement. The U.S. trade office is hesitant to do so for fear that members of Congress will then ask for a similar linkage in other regions, such as Asia, where a democracy clause would be unworkable. Nevertheless, Quebec’s democracy clause is a milestone in the hemisphere’s commitment to the collective defense of democracy. The Summit called for the drafting of a “democracy charter” to codify the region’s several democracy commitments. As if to underscore the leader’s democratic intentions, in his closing remarks, Canadian Prime Minister Jean Chrétien called for stepped up efforts by the Organization of American States (OAS) to try to get Haitian democracy back on track. 3). Civil Society Advances Another innovation of the Quebec Summit was the invitation by the Canadian hosts to some 60 civil society organizations to enter the Summit conclave and to participate in a roundtable discussion with ministers. Many of the civic leaders voiced the same concerns being heard in the streets — that Latin American economies must do a better job at meeting the needs of the poor majorities. The exchange with ministers was polite and rather pro forma, but it set an important precedent that could further democratize hemispheric diplomacy. Civil society representatives can now demand a voice at the many ministerials and working groups that flow from the Summit process and that seek to implement the Summit mandates. Many clauses in the Summit’s Plan of Action also call for inclusion of non-governmental groups in post-Summit activities. As a response to demands for greater transparency, governments agreed to release the draft text 第 5 页 共 13 页