The Interfaith Working Group on Trade and Investment in Washington, DC, has recently re-edited its excellent statement of principles for international trade.  AFJN was instrumental in crafting the original document and continues to endorse the principles therein.  International trade is the field upon which the back of many African economies will either be lifted up or broken. 

In five clear points, the working group has spelled out the need for the protection of the dignity of the human person and the integrity of creation, for advancing the common good, for transparency in investment policies, for respecting the legitimate role of governments and civil society and for safeguarding the global commons.  We encourage our members and friends to familiarize themselves with these principles and to assist us in making them known to policy makers, to church and school groups as well as to friends and neighbors.  The statement of principles can be found by clicking here .