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Orientation course on the Economic and Social Council for Members of the Council

Cross-fertilizing Knowledge

Deadline
25 Jan 2021
Type
Briefing
Location
New York, United States of America
Date
to
Duration
2 Days
Programme Area
Environment, Governance, Local Development, International Law
Website
http://www.unitar.org/
Price
$0.00
Event Focal Point Email
pelayo.alvarez@unitar.org
Contact Number
2129639196

Background

The UN Charter established Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) in 1945 as one of the six main organs of the United Nations. The ECOSOC aims to advance the three dimensions of sustainable development – economic, social and environmental. It fosters debate and innovative thinking, forging consensus on ways forward, and coordinating efforts to achieve internationally agreed goals. Each year, ECOSOC structures its work around an annual theme of global importance to sustainable development. This ensures focused attention, among ECOSOC’s array of partners, and throughout the UN development system.

The Economic and Social Council provides a global platform for inclusive and integrated policy dialogue, follow-up and review, coordination and stakeholder engagement in support of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and related United Nations Agendas.

Event Objectives

To enable participants to:

  • Familiarize themselves with the role and functions of the Economic and Social Council and its methods of work;
  • Identify and assess the main issues before the Council;
  • Gain a better understanding of the role of the President of the Council, its Bureau and its informal consultations in order to promote more effective participation;
  • Analyze negotiation dynamics, based on case studies presented by international experts relating to the adoption of resolutions.

Additional Information

For more information about the work of ECOSOC, please refer to the following websites:

https://www.un.org/ecosoc/en/home

https://www.un.org/ecosoc/en/about-us