Women must be “cornerstones of development” in their countries22 Apr - Immediate action through concrete policies is needed for helping women become active contributors to, and beneficiaries from, the development of their countries, urged speakers at the opening session of the Women in Development event, a highlight of the third day of UNCTAD XIII UNCTAD XIII to “chart the way forward”20 Apr - The grand opening ceremony of UNCTAD XIII in Doha today saw unanimous calls for the 21-26 April conference to set the foundations of the global post-crisis development consensus, heeding the aspirations of all peoples for a better livelihood. LDC Ministers issue declaration in support of UNCTAD's role19 Apr - In a declaration adopted at yesterday’s meeting, Ministers of the least developed countries (LDCs) called upon UNCTAD to continue to strengthen its support to LDC development by providing policy advice, technical assistance, and a forum for consensus building. Civil society demand UNCTAD mandate be maintained17 Apr - Pointing to the turmoil provoked by the global financial and economic crisis and its continuing catastrophic effects on peoples and economies, civil society organizations present at UNCTAD XIII issued a press release 17th April demanding that UNCTAD's mandate on development issues be maintained. Hearing the voices of civil society in Doha15 Apr - The Civil Society Forum at UNCTAD XIII starts tomorrow. The week-long event is expected to welcome over 350 participants from 130 organizations and networks worldwide. The Forum will produce a Civil Society Declaration, to be presented to the Conference. |
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