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Committee on Macroeconomic Policy, Poverty Reduction and Financing for Development, Fifth Session (Day 3 - Afternoon).

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* The  Fifth session of the Committee on Macroeconomic Policy, Poverty Reduction and Financing for Development will be held from 19 to 21 November 2025 at the United Nations Conference Centre in Bangkok. The Committee will focus on the three main objectives: (a) to assess prospects for sustaining long-term economic growth, keeping in view the complexities of climate-resilient development and green transition; (b) to appreciate the main contours of the Sevilla Commitment and to understand the role of the ESCAP secretariat in supporting members and associate members in implementing those of its aspects that that are relatively more pertinent for the Asia-Pacific context; and (c) to discuss the work of the Consultative Group on Financing Strategies for the Sustainable Development Goals and the support provided so far by the Macroeconomic Policy and Financing for Development Division to members and associate members. Watch the committee on Macroeconomic Policy, Poverty Reduction and ...

Committee on Macroeconomic Policy, Poverty Reduction and Financing for Development, Fifth Session (Day 2 - Afternoon),

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The  Committee on Macroeconomic Policy, Poverty Reduction and Financing for Development, Fifth Session  will be held from 19 to 21 November 2025 at the United Nations Conference Centre in Bangkok The Committee will focus on the three main objectives: (a) to assess prospects for sustaining long-term economic growth, keeping in view the complexities of climate-resilient development and green transition; (b) to appreciate the main contours of the Sevilla Commitment and to understand the role of the ESCAP secretariat in supporting members and associate members in implementing those of its aspects that that are relatively more pertinent for the Asia-Pacific context; and (c) to discuss the work of the Consultative Group on Financing Strategies for the Sustainable Development Goals and the support provided so far by the Macroeconomic Policy and Financing for Development Division to members and associate members. Watch the committee on Macroeconomic Policy, Poverty Reduction and Finan...

Committee on Macroeconomic Policy, Poverty Reduction and Financing for Development, Fifth Session (Day 2 - Morning).

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  Fifth session of the Committee on Macroeconomic Policy, Poverty Reduction and Financing for Development will be held from 19 to 21 November 2025 at the United Nations Conference Centre in Bangkok. The Committee will focus on the three main objectives: (a) to assess prospects for sustaining long-term economic growth, keeping in view the complexities of climate-resilient development and green transition; (b) to appreciate the main contours of the Sevilla Commitment and to understand the role of the ESCAP secretariat in supporting members and associate members in implementing those of its aspects that that are relatively more pertinent for the Asia-Pacific context; and (c) to discuss the work of the Consultative Group on Financing Strategies for the Sustainable Development Goals and the support provided so far by the Macroeconomic Policy and Financing for Development Division to members and associate members. Related Documents:  Committee on Macroeconomic Policy, Poverty Reduct...

Committee on Macroeconomic Policy, Poverty Reduction and Financing for Development, Fifth Session (Day 1 - Afternoon).

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 Fifth session of the Committee on Macroeconomic Policy, Poverty Reduction and Financing for Development will be held from 19 to 21 November 2025 at the United Nations Conference Centre in Bangkok. The Committee will focus on the three main objectives: (a) to assess prospects for sustaining long-term economic growth, keeping in view the complexities of climate-resilient development and green transition; (b) to appreciate the main contours of the Sevilla Commitment and to understand the role of the ESCAP secretariat in supporting members and associate members in implementing those of its aspects that that are relatively more pertinent for the Asia-Pacific context; and (c) to discuss the work of the Consultative Group on Financing Strategies for the Sustainable Development Goals and the support provided so far by the Macroeconomic Policy and Financing for Development Division to members and associate members. Related Documents:  Committee on Macroeconomic Policy, Poverty Reduc...

Committee on Macroeconomic Policy, Poverty Reduction and Financing for Development, Fifth Session (Day 1 - Morning).

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Fifth session of the Committee on Macroeconomic Policy, Poverty Reduction and Financing for Development will be held from 19 to 21 November 2025 at the United Nations Conference Centre in Bangkok. The Committee will focus on the three main objectives: (a) to assess prospects for sustaining long-term economic growth, keeping in view the complexities of climate-resilient development and green transition; (b) to appreciate the main contours of the Sevilla Commitment and to understand the role of the ESCAP secretariat in supporting members and associate members in implementing those of its aspects that that are relatively more pertinent for the Asia-Pacific context; and (c) to discuss the work of the Consultative Group on Financing Strategies for the Sustainable Development Goals and the support provided so far by the Macroeconomic Policy and Financing for Development Division to members and associate members. Related Documents:  Committee on Macroeconomic Policy, Poverty Reduction a...

6th Meeting, 12th Session of the Expert Mechanism on the Right to Development.

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Item 6 - Conclusion of the session (15h-16h30) Purpose of the Expert Mechanism The Expert Mechanism provides the Human Rights Council with thematic expertise on the right to development in searching for, identifying and sharing best practices with Member States and promotes the implementation of the right to development worldwide. Mandate The Expert Mechanism on the Right to Development (EMRTD) was established by the Human Rights Council in 2019 under resolution 42/23 as a subsidiary body of the Council. In carrying out its mandate, the Expert Mechanism holds annual meetings (see below), undertakes thematic studies and study visits, holds interactive discussions and consultations, participates in outreach and communications initiatives and reports to the General Assembly and Human Rights Council. Related Documents:  Expert Mechanism on the Right to Development Watch the 6th Meeting, 12th Session of the Expert Mechanism on the Right to Development!