Conference Programme Friday, 20 April | 09:00
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17:00 HALL 2 The event will discuss the contribution of UNCTAD and other UN agencies to the implementation of the agreed Action Plan for Boosting Intra-African Trade.
Special Events |
Saturday, 21 April | 08:00
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09:00 World Investment Forum | 09:30
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12:00 World Investment Forum | 10:00
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12:30 AUDITORIUM 3 Event to take stock of the achievements of the Interagency Cluster on Trade and Productive Capacity since its launch in 2008 at UNCTAD XII, and to discuss the main topic of the Conference from the Heads of Agencies' perspective. Special Events | 12:00
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14:00 ROOM 201 This synopsis of data and analysis is a policy formulation reference point covering questions on globalization and its effect on world development and governance. Lunch Time Events | 12:30
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14:00 Lunch Time Events | 12:30
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14:00 Lunch Time Events | 14:00
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17:00 THEATRE - Address by the Emir of Qatar
- Statements by Heads of State and Heads of Government , and the United Nations
Main Event | 17:00
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17:30 Main Event | 17:30
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20:00 CONFERENCE HALL Interactive dialogue where issues will be examined from the perspective of Heads of State and Government. The discussion will also be open to questions and comments by delegates. Main Event | 20:30
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23:00 Exhibitions Fairs and Cultural Events |
Sunday, 22 April | 09:00
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10:00 CONFERENCE HALL Statement by: - President of the UN General Assembly
- Secretary-General of UNCTAD
- President of the Inter-Parliamentary Union
Main Event | 09:00
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12:00 World Investment Forum | 09:00
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12:00 World Investment Forum | 09:00
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19:00 CSO Forum | 10:00
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12:30 World Investment Forum | 10:00
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13:00 Round Table 1, Enhancing the enabling economic environment at all levels in support of inclusive and sustainable development CONFERENCE HALL Interactive dialogue in two parts in which the issues will be examined from the perspective of six panellists before the discussion is opened up to questions and comments by delegates. Main Event | 10:00
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13:00 AUDITORIUM 3 Ministers and senior policy makers of developing and least developed countries will share their experiences in designing and implementing policies for sustainable and inclusive development. Special Events | 12:00
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14:00 World Investment Forum | 14:00
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17:00 HALL 2 The Conference will establish a main committee to consider and Report on the substantive items of the Conference, in particular the draft negotiating text. Main Event | 14:00
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18:00 Main Event | 14:30
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17:30 World Investment Forum | 15:00
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18:00 Round Table 2, Promoting investment, trade, entrepreneurship and related development policies to foster sustained economic growth for sustainable and inclusive development HALL 1 Main Event | 17:30
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20:30 ROOM 105 Discussing experiences of debt crises prevention and management. Announcing the beginning of the endorsement and implementation process of the principles on responsible sovereign lending and borrowing. Special Events | 18:00
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19:00 Exhibitions Fairs and Cultural Events | 19:30
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20:30 Exhibitions Fairs and Cultural Events |
Monday, 23 April | 08:00
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10:00 Special Events | 09:00
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16:30 CONFERENCE HALL High-profile, interactive round table to yield new insights into the relationship between macro-economic policies, development and gender. Main Event | 09:00
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18:00 Main Event | 09:00
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19:00 CSO Forum | 09:00
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18:00 Main Event | 11:00
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13:00 Special Events | 12:00
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14:00 Lunch Time Events | 12:00
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14:00 Lunch Time Events | 14:00
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18:00 AUDITORIUM 2 Special event is to examine the opportunities, challenges and global prospects for trade, development and value addition in natural gas. Special Events | 15:00
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18:00 ROOM 201 The event is jointly hosted by UNCTAD and South Centre, Geneva Special Events | 18:00
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19:00 Special Events | 20:00
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22:00 KATARA CULTURAL VILLAGE Gala dinner (by invitation only) World Investment Forum |
Tuesday, 24 April | 09:00
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12:00 Round Table 3, Strengthening all forms of cooperation and partnerships for trade and development, including North-South, South-South and triangular cooperation CONFERENCE HALL Interactive dialogue on how development cooperation and partnerships in international trade can be strengthened, mobilized and channelled to more effectively address current challenges and opportunities in international trade and enhance a process of sustainable and inclusive development. Main Event | 09:00
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18:00 Main Event | 09:00
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18:00 Main Event | 09:00
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19:00 CSO Forum | 09:30
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17:00 AUDITORIUM 3 A forum for policy makers, business leaders, technology pioneers and experts, designed to facilitate the dialogue and action on key issues related to innovation and technology for development. Special Events | 12:00
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14:00 Lunch Time Events | 12:00
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14:00 AUDITORIUM 2 (Organized by (ITC/TASDEER) Lunch Time Events | 12:00
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14:00 [TBC] The event is hosted jointly by UNCTAD and the Centre for WTO Studies, India. Lunch Time Events | 12:30
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14:30 Lunch Time Events | 15:00
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18:00 ROOM 202 This event explores the key role of production structures and diversification in economic development, in particular the contribution of industrialisation to inclusive and sustainable growth. (co-hosted by the International Labour Organisation (ILO) Special Events | 15:00
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18:00 Special Events | 15:00
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18:00 CONFERENCE HALL This high-level event will address the challenges associated with graduation from LDCs status and the actions that both the LDCs and their development partners need to take to ensure a smooth transition within the agreed timetable. Special Events | 18:00
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19:00 Special Events |
Wednesday, 25 April | 09:00
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12:00 Special Events | 09:00
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12:00 Round Table 4, Addressing persistent and emerging development challenges as related to their implications for trade and development and interrelated issues in the areas of finance, technology, investment and sustainable development CONFERENCE HALL High-level debate on the persistent and emerging development challenges facing developing countries, with an emphasis on the role of structural transformation in addressing these challenges. Main Event | 09:00
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15:00 Special Events | 09:00
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18:00 Main Event | 09:00
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18:00 Main Event | 09:00
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19:00 CSO Forum | 12:00
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14:00 AUDITORIUM 2 Exchange views on the growing effects of NTMs on international trade - particularly that of developing countries - and formulate elements of an integrated international agenda to effectively deal with them. Lunch Time Events | 13:00
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15:00 ROOM 105 The event will showcase the successful experiences and positive impact of COMPAL in Latin America as well as lessons for other countries in the region, and how this programme has assisted young competition and consumer agencies. Lunch Time Events | 14:00
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15:00 ROOM 202 Aimed at potential Trade Advocacy Fund applicants who wish to know more about the purpose of the Fund, eligibility criteria and procedures for making an application. Special Events | 15:00
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18:00 AUDITORIUM 2 The event is hosted jointly by UNCTAD and the Commonwealth Secretariat, London, United Kingdom. Special Events | 15:00
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18:00 AUDITORIUM 3 Discussion and experience-sharing on how best to enable a paradigm shift towards sustainable freight transport and explore the role of potential new sources and innovative funding mechanisms - focusing in particular on the Public Private Partnerships (PPPs) and relevant climate finance instruments. Special Events | 15:00
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18:00 AUDITORIUM 2 (Organized by UNCTAD and the Commonwealth Secretariat) Special Events |
Thursday, 26 April | 09:00
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12:00 Main Event | 09:00
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12:00 Special Events | 09:00
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12:00 Main Event | 09:00
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12:00 AUDITORIUM 2 Interactive discussion regarding the potential of information communication technologies in the areas of knowledge sharing, training and capacity development in developing countries, particularly Least Developed Countries. Special Events | 09:00
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12:00 AUDITORIUM 1 The panel will provide a platform to advance the intergovernmental debate on creative economy issues. Ministers will share views on policy actions to foster a more creative, sustainable and inclusive society. Special Events | 15:00
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