Launch of the Perspectives on Global Development 2012: Social Cohesion in a Shifting World
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| Launch of the Perspectives on Global Development 2012: Social Cohesion in a Shifting World | |
|---|---|
| Date | 21/11/2011 |
| City | Paris |
| Country | France |
| Summary | Summary::Go to Event Web page. |
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21 November 2011: Launch of the Perspectives on Global Development 2012: Social Cohesion in a Shifting World
In 2011, the world witnessed mass citizen mobilisation. From Tahrir square to the Puerta del Sol, from the streets of Tunis to the avenues of New Delhi, calls for more social and economic justice, political participation, transparency and openness have resounded. These aspirations for greater social cohesion, with fair chances for everybody in society, are rooted in profound global economic transformations that have taken place over the last two decades. The new geography of growth brings new financial resources to fast growing countries while at the same time uncovering new challenges which require action and long-term commitment from governments, underlining an opportunity that is too good to be missed.
In this context, the OECD Development Centre and the Club de Madrid will jointly launch the "Perspectives on Global Development 2012 – Social Cohesion in a Shifting World" on 21 November 2011 - the report is the second in the series of publications from the OECD Development Centre (the first one was on "Shifting Wealth". The 2012 edition focuses specifically on social cohesion, and the launch on 21 November will be an opportunity to raise the following questions:
- Is social cohesion at risk?
- Why should countries now invest in social cohesion?
- How can governments best respond to these new expectations described above?
- What policy reforms can contribute to strengthening social cohesion?
- How can we learn from past experiences and existing practices?
Agenda
11:00–11:30 Opening remarks
- Angel GURRIA - Secretary-General, OECD
- Wim KOK - former Prime Minister of the Netherlands and President of Club of Madrid
11:30-13:30: Session 1 – Presentation of the Perspectives on Global Development 2012: Social Cohesion in a Shifting World
Report presented by Mario PEZZINI - Director, OECD Development Centre
Speakers
- François BOURGUIGNON - Director, Paris School of Economics
- Alan HIRSCH - Deputy Director General, Economic Policy, Department of Monitoring and Evaluation, Presidency of South Africa
- Ricardo LAGOS - former President of Chile and member of Club of Madrid
13:30-15:00 Lunch
'Which policy reforms for strengthening social cohesion? What are the conditions and bottlenecks for policy implementation? What are the lessons to draw from past successes and failures?'
The second session will take the form of a working group gathering policy makers and experts who will analyse the challenges facing governments and the reforms required to meet these challenges. Particular attention will be given to bottlenecks and conditions for good policies to emerge.
Panelists
- Wim KOK - former Prime Minister of the Netherlands and President of Club of Madrid
- Sarah COOK - Director, United Nations Research Institute for Social Development (UNRISD)
- António MASCARENHAS MONTEIRO - former President of Cape Verde and member of Club of Madrid
- Ahmed LAHLIMI ALAMI - High Commissioner for Planning, Morocco
17:00–19:00 Cocktail
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