UN conference on the world financial and economic crisis and its impact on development
The United Nations convened an extraordinary General Assembly from 24-26 June 2009 to assess the impact of the ongoing economic crisis on the developing countries and identify emergency and long-term responses.
Timeline
April 27 – Non-aligned movement meeting in Cuba
May 13 – Deadline for accreditation to UN Summit
Mid May – Draft outcome document expected
May 18 – 19 - Symposium in Geneva at UNCTAD on the trade and finance linkages
May 30 – 31 -Anticipated CSO meetings and strategy discussions
June 24-26 - Summit-
Useful Documents
Comprehensive Civil Society Background Documents and Key Recommendations by CS Crisis Watch
Statement of the Doha NGO group on financing for development (DNG)
Briefing paper, UN Non-Gouvernmental Liaison Service
World Financial and Economic Crisis and its Impact on Development, Draft Outcome Document 8.05.09
Useful Links
United Nations Conference on the World Financial and Economic Crisis and Its Impact on Development
NGLS e-bulletin on the UN conference: more information on the background of the June Conference
