Recovery towards what? Finance, justice, sustainability
It brings together experts, researchers, practitioners and civil society to discuss how to reshape finance so that it contributes to a just and sustainable economy. To stimulate a genuine debate, it has not only plenary sessions but also breakout sessions to facilitate small group discussions.
Interactive Round Table: The Financial and Economic Crisis and the Implications for Balanced and Sustainable Development
The Permanent Mission of the Kingdom of the Netherlands and the United Nations Development Programme cordially invite you to an interactive Round Table on: “The Financial and Economic Crisis and the Implications for Balanced and Sustainable Development” in the Millennium UN Plaza Hotel New York, Ballroom One United Nations Plaza, 44th Street between First and Second Avenue.
UN Conference on the Global Financial and Economic Crisis and Its Impacts on Development
The United Nations is convening a three-day summit of world leaders from 24 – 26 June 2009 at headquarters to assess the worst global economic downturn since the Great Depression. The aim is to identify emergency and long-term responses to mitigate the impact of the crisis, especially on vulnerable populations, and initiate a needed dialogue on the transformation of the international financial architecture, taking into account the needs and concerns of all Member States.
Beyond the London Summit
posted by pchowla | Fri, 12/06/2009 - 10:37
In this paper we assess the outcomes of the London Summit and the UK government's progress towards the 12 recommendations set out by the Put People First platform in March 2009. G20 leaders have not yet gone far enough on the fundamental changes the world needs. The communique appears to have made progress on some critical issues but there were also missed opportunities, especially on building a green economy, and some areas where it moves in the wrong direction.
Where next on tax after the London Summit?
The last few months have seen an unprecedented level of public debate and policy activity on tax avoidance, tax evasion and tax havens. This policy round table convened by ActionAid and Christian Aid will take stock of international and UK efforts to address tax evasion and avoidance in an international development context, and discuss the next steps for policymakers and civil society.
United Nations Conference on the World Financial and Economic Crisis and its Impact on
posted by fincrisis | Wed, 22/04/2009 - 12:22
This briefing paper is intended to provide information and background on the upcoming United Nations Conference on the World Financial and Economic Crisis and its Impact on Development which will take place from 1 – 3 June at UN Headquarters in New York.
General Assembly thematic dialogue on economic crisis begins
posted by fincrisis | Wed, 01/04/2009 - 10:44
The UN General Assembly on Wednesday kicked off a three-day interactive thematic dialogue on the world financial and economic crisis and its impact on development.