This event is the first in a series of online discussions with civil society to be held in preparation for the UNCTAD15 Ministerial Conference that will take place in the week of 3 October 2021. Senior UNCTAD officials, UNCTAD15 host country Barbados and civil society leaders will discuss key challenges in mobilizing Financing for Development, and how UNCTAD15 can support developing countries in meeting these challenges.
The key issues identified will be reported to Member States as part of the intergovernmental preparatory process for UNCTAD15. The event will be opened by UNCTAD Acting Secretary-General Isabelle Durant and the Honourable Colin Jordan, Minister of Labour and Social Partnership Relations, Barbados.
This is an open event. Registration is required.
The link to the UNCTAD website event page is: COVID-19 and challenges for financing for development: UNCTAD15 civil society discussion series | UNCTAD