High-level panel discussion on the priority theme:
Poverty eradication, taking into account its relationship with social integration and full employment and decent work for all
 New York, 1 February 2012
Conference Room 4; 3pm-6pm

The High-level panel discussion on the priority theme: Poverty eradication, taking into account its relationship with social integration and full employment and decent work for all' will focus on challenges and key policy approaches to poverty eradication as well as sharing of national experiences in poverty reduction.

Opening remarks by chair/moderator:
Chairperson, H.E. Mr. Jorge Valero, Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela

List of speakers

Mr. Jesper Oestrup Zwisler
Permanent Secretary, Minister of Social Affairs, Denmark

Professor Armando Barrientos
Research Director, Brooks World Poverty Institute; Senior Researcher, Chronic Poverty Research Centre

Professor Hoda Rashad
Director and Research Professor, Social Research Center of the American University in Cairo

Ms. Su Guoxia
Deputy Director, Department of Policy and Regulations, State Council Leading Group Office of Poverty Alleviation and Development, China

Closing remarks by chair/moderator:
Chairperson, H.E. Mr. Jorge Valero, Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela

Programme

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 Special Event on Financing of Social Development
 New York, 3 February 2012
Conference Room 4, 3pm-6pm

"Financing of social development is an investment in human capital and economic growth. It is also evident that adequate finance improves the efficiency and effectiveness of social services. The importance of mobilizing financial resources for social development is further underscored by the recent global crises and their impacts on rich and poor countries alike. [...]" 

Panel discussion on the emerging issues:
 “Youth: poverty and unemployment”: Focus on social and economic policies to foster decent work opportunities for young people.
New York, 6 February 2012
Conference Room 4 , 10am-1pm

Opening remarks by chair/moderator:
Vice-Chairperson, Mr. Mohamed Elbahi, Permanent Mission of the Republic of the Sudan to the United Nations

List of Speakers

H.E. Mr. László Andor
European Commissioner for Employment, Social Affairs and Inclusion, European Commission

Mr. Gianni Rosas
Programme Coordinator, Youth Employment Programme (YEP), International Labour Organization (ILO)

Ms. Inés van de Kerchove Baraibar
Coordinator of the Uruguay Works programme

Closing remarks by chair/moderator:
Vice-Chairperson, Mr. Mohamed Elbahi, Permanent Mission of the Republic of the Sudan to the United Nations

Programme

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