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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241203
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SUMMARY:2nd PrepCom FfD4
DESCRIPTION:The 2nd Preparatory Committee (PrepCom) session for the 4th International Conference on Financing for Development (FfD4) will take place in December 2024 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 outcomes of previous conferences. 
URL:https://opendatawatch.com/event/2nd-prepcom-ffd4/
LOCATION:New York City\, NY USA
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SUMMARY:First Global VNR Workshop 2025
DESCRIPTION:This event\, organized by UN DESA and UNOSD\, aims to support government officials in coordinating the preparation of voluntary national reviews (VNRs) for the High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development (HLPF) 2025. The workshop will focus on enhancing the evidence-based foundation of VNRs by addressing challenges in data availability\, disaggregation\, and monitoring exacerbated by crises. Participants will share best practices\, explore innovations in data integration and alternative data sources\, and improve coordination across governments for more effective Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) reporting.   \nThe workshop is exclusive to representatives of VNR countries and relevant UN Secretariat entities.
URL:https://opendatawatch.com/event/vnr-workshop/
LOCATION:Incheon\, Republic of Korea
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SUMMARY:One Water Summit 2024
DESCRIPTION:The One Water Summit\, part of the One Planet Summit initiative\, will convene on 3 December 2024 in Riyadh\, Saudi Arabia. The Summit seeks to accelerate progress on SDG 6 (clean water and sanitation) and advance solutions for global water challenges. By addressing critical issues like water scarcity\, quality\, and its role in climate adaptation\, the event seeks to enhance global water governance and catalyze partnerships ahead of the 2026 UN Water Conference.
URL:https://opendatawatch.com/event/one-water-summit/
LOCATION:Riyadh\, Saudi Arabia
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SUMMARY:FfD4 2nd PrepCom: How investments in data drive effective development financing?
DESCRIPTION: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 need to invest in data as a critical development asset and the power of high-quality data to inform effective financing decisions.   \nThis is a hybrid event\, read more here.  
URL:https://opendatawatch.com/event/ffd4-2prepcom-odw/
LOCATION:New York City\, NY USA
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241209
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241214
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SUMMARY:9th Asia-Pacific Statistics Week
DESCRIPTION: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 Asia and the Pacific will take place alongside expert meetings and side events focused on strengthening regional statistical capabilities. 
URL:https://opendatawatch.com/event/9th-asia-pacific-statistics-week/
LOCATION:Bangkok\, Thailand
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241209
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241213
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SUMMARY:Building Bridges Week
DESCRIPTION: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  \nVirtual participation is available via YouTube. 
URL:https://opendatawatch.com/event/building-bridges-week/
LOCATION:Geneva\, Switzerland
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241210
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241214
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SUMMARY:UN Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDCs)
DESCRIPTION: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. 
URL:https://opendatawatch.com/event/3-un-conference-lldcs/
LOCATION:Gaborone\, Botswana
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241215
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241220
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SUMMARY:19th Internet Governance Forum (IGF)
DESCRIPTION: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 year-round activities in capacity building and community outreach\, culminating in this annual gathering. 
URL:https://opendatawatch.com/event/19th-igf/
LOCATION:Riyadh\, Saudi Arabia
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241215
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241220
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SUMMARY:19th Annual Meeting of the Internet Governance Forum
DESCRIPTION: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. 
URL:https://opendatawatch.com/event/igf-2024/
LOCATION:Riyadh\, Saudi Arabia
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