The future we want – the UN we need

Event Type
Public Lecture

Location / Date
Bonn, 24.10.2016

Organizer

German Development Institute / Deutsches Institut für Entwicklungspolitik (DIE)

In a series of international conferences during the last years, member states of the United Nations and civil society have created a new and powerful vision of “The future we want” (Rio+20 Conference) and for “Transforming our world” (2030 Agenda). The global transformation to sustainability sets the new and universally recognised frame for development worldwide. Implementing the 2030 Agenda will require a well-functioning United Nations system as the center for global development cooperation. The United Nations have never before been confronted with a development challenge of that order. Its development pillar is criticised for being fragmented, inefficient and politically encrusted. There is need for a fundamental repositioning of the United Nations system of development cooperation.

  • What role can and should the United Nations play in the transformation to global sustainability?
  • What new development understanding is needed?
  • What organisational reforms are necessary to make the United Nations “fit for purpose”?

 

Welcome

  • Ashok-Alexander Sridharan, Mayor of the Federal City of Bonn


Key-Note

  • Klaus Töpfer, Former Under-Secretary-General of the United Nations (UNEP) and former German Federal Minister


Comments

  • Richard Dictus, Executive Coordinator of the United Nations Volunteers (UNV) programme


Moderation

  • Dirk Messner, Director, German Development Institute / Deutsches Institut für Entwicklungspolitik (DIE)


After the event, drinks and fingerfood will be served. The event will be held in English.

Hinweis

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Event information

Date / Time

24.10.2016 / 18:30 - 20:00

Location

German Development Institute / Deutsches Institut für Entwicklungspolitik (DIE)
Tulpenfeld 6
53113 Bonn

Registration

Please register with your name and contact details until 14 October at: Doris.Theisen@idos-research.de

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