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Economic Analysis and Policy Division
Objective:
The objective of this side event is to discuss the impact of multiple crises on the achievement of the SDGs and policy implications. The Economic Analysis and Policy Division of the UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs (EAPD/DESA) will present recent research on this topic, which will be followed by presentations by a panel of experts from Member States, academia, and international organizations on their visions and suggestions to ensure that the promises of the 2030 Agenda are delivered. The audience will also have the opportunity to engage in the discussion after the presentations.
Opening remarks:
- Ms. Maria Francesca Spatolisano, Assistant Secretary-General for Policy Coordination and Inter-Agency Affairs, UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs (DESA)
Panelists:
Chair:
- Mr. Shantanu Mukherjee, Director of the Economic Analysis and Policy Division, UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs (DESA)
Presenters:
- Mr. Marcelo T. LaFleur, Economic Affairs Officer, UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs (DESA)
- Mr. Alfredo González Reyes, Director of the National Council for Agenda 2030, Mexico
- Dr. Sakiko Fukuda-Parr, Professor of International Affairs, The New School
- FAO expert (TBC)
Additional information can be found here
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