ODW will host a roundtable discussion as part of the second preparatory meeting for the Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development (FFD4). "From Monterrey to Sevilla: How Investments in Data Drive Effective Development Financing" will explore the essential role of data in shaping development financing strategies. This session will emphasize two key points: the…
The event will include a high-level segment on December 11, where Member States will review progress on the Declaration on Navigating Policy with Data to Leave No One Behind, and a senior officials segment on December 12-13 to discuss future-ready statistical systems. Concurrently, the twentieth session of the Governing Council of the Statistical Institute for…
This four-day platform fosters collaboration between the financial sector, public authorities, and international organizations to align finance with global goals. Highlights include the Building Bridges Summit featuring high-level discussions on the future of sustainable finance, the Action Days offering 65+ community-led events Virtual participation is available via YouTube.
The 3rd UN Conference on LLDCs will tackle the unique challenges faced by nations without direct access to the sea, such as limited trade opportunities and connectivity barriers that slow economic growth. The conference is an opportunity to explore innovative solutions, form strategic partnerships, and make progress toward achieving the Sustainable Development Goals.
The 19th IGF will take place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, with the theme "Building Our Multistakeholder Digital Future." Delegates will discuss digital innovation, human rights, governance, and sustainability, aiming to shape global digital policy. The IGF fosters dialogue on digital public policy among diverse stakeholders, aiming to maximize digital opportunities while addressing challenges and integrating…
The 19th annual Internet Governance Forum (IGF) will happen from December 15 to 19, 2024, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, in a hybrid format. This global meeting focuses on fostering discussions around internet governance issues.
The World Economic Forum Annual Meeting aims to foster collaboration and solutions between global leaders to tackle some of the most pressing global and regional issues. Some topics in focus in 2025 will be economic growth to improve living standards, navigating geopolitical shocks, and ensuring a just and inclusive energy transition. Discussions at the forum…
Public Finance for SDGsThe 2025 Dialogue on Public Finance and the SDGs will take place over three days, presenting a key opportunity to foster collaboration and break down silos. Building on past dialogues, this event will explore integrated public finance solutions to drive sustainable development. Upcoming global discussions, such as the 2025 Climate Change CoP…
The ECOSOC Partnership Forum, held annually, gathers governments, NGOs, private sector actors, and academia to align priorities and build momentum for the year’s work of ECOSOC and the High-Level Political Forum (HLPF). The Forum will highlight actions by governments and other stakeholders through innovative partnerships that aim to mobilize commitments and actions to advance the…
This webinar is part of the GROW series, hosted by the Global Network of Institutions for Statistical Training (GIST). The workshop will explore how statistical literacy initiatives and Citizen Data efforts can enhance data use and civic engagement. Drawing on the Copenhagen Framework on Citizen Data, the discussion will highlight the role of citizen-generated data…
In 2025, CSocD63 will focus on the topic "Strengthening solidarity, social inclusion, and social cohesion." This discussion aims to accelerate progress on the commitments outlined in the Copenhagen Declaration and Programme of Action from the World Summit for Social Development while supporting the implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
The 3rd Preparatory Committee (PrepCom) session for the 4th International Conference on Financing for Development (FfD4) will take place in February 2025 at the United Nations Headquarters in New York. The PrepCom is tasked with organizational, procedural, and substantive preparations for the upcoming conference in Sevilla, focusing on advancing sustainable development financing and implementing the…
