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Fiftieth anniversary gives UNCTAD chance to reflect on upcoming development agenda
Full programme of celebratory events to be held in Palais des Nations, Geneva from 16–20 June
UNCTAD/PRESS/PR/2014/026
Geneva, Switzerland, (12 June 2014)
Fifty years to the day after it concluded its first historic meeting in Geneva, the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) opens a week of anniversary events on 16 June that focus on its future influence on the changing landscape of trade and development, as well as past successes and present activities.
“UNCTAD’s fiftieth anniversary falls at a time when the global economy needs rebalancing and its governance structure redefining,” UNCTAD Secretary-General Mukhisa Kituyi said. “This year – 2014 – marks an important moment in the multilateral system and offers the international community the chance to reflect on its origins and on our collective accomplishments.”
The programme of events includes the participation of UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, veteran trade negotiators from UNCTAD I in 1964, global thought leaders on trade and development questions, and high-level diplomatic, civil society and private sector representation. There will also be a cultural programme including book launches, concerts and a film festival. The week’s events take place over five days at the Palais des Nations, and are open to the public (registration required)….