3rd Meeting, 12th Session of the Expert Mechanism on the Right to Development.
Item 5 (cont'd) Implementation of the mandate and programme of work (b) Focused thematic discussions and interactive dialogues (ii) Public participation: a tool for development (10h-11h30) - Presented by Ms. Durant (iii) Impacts of trade tariffs on the realization of the right to development (11h30-13h) - Presented by Mr. KanadePurpose 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 outre...