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THE ASIA THINK TANK DIALOGUE REPORTRebuilding Confidence, Restoring Livelihoods Foreword 5The purpose of this dialogue is to evaluate such ideas. The mission of Building aBetter Future Foundation is to turn such ideas into practical, applicable projects,and implement them – often in partnership with concerned governments,international agencies and other organisations. Analysis of developmentcalls for an integrated understanding of the respective roles of these variousinstitutions as social connections to mobilise structured change.The climate and opportunity for change and hope has never been better inthis unprecedented global economic crisis. Countries should take charge oftheir own economic policies and implement the right solutions. We all have acontribution to make in this tireless advocacy, so let us all commit to playing ourpart and be champions of change and hope for a better world.Dr. Thaksin ShinawatraChairman of Building a Better Future FoundationFormer Prime Minister of Thailand