Expert Group Meeting
Strengthening Social Development in the Contemporary World 19-20 May 2015 United Nations Headquarters, New York
Draft Agenda Concept Note
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Background Papers
Summary of the 2014 EGM on Rethinking and Strengthening Social Development: Progress in Advancing Social Development and Lessons Learned Report of the Secretary-General on the priority theme of the 53rd session of the Commission for Social Development Note by the Secretariat on Emerging Issues: contributions of social development to the transition from the MDGs to the sustainable development goals Chair's summary of the priority theme (CSocD53) Draft summary of the emerging issues (CSocD53) Summary of the E- Dialogue on Rethinking and Strengthening Social Development in the Contemporary World Organized by UNDESA/DSPD in collaboration with UNDP 6 - 24 April 2015
Experts Papers
Towards a progressive and more coherent social policy framework: A think piece connecting social development concerns, notions and discourses by Gabriele Köhler Reducing vulnerability and building resilience – what does it entail? by Andrew Shepherd Framing Social Inclusion Policies by Frances Stewart New challenges for and new directions in social policy by Ilcheong Yi Strengthening social development in the contemporary context: Lessons from Latin American and the Caribbean by Simone Cecchini Jobs and Sustainable Development: How do Labor Policies and Institutions fit in? by Gordon Betcherman Social Protection and Social Policy Systems in the MENA Region: Emerging Trends by Rana Jawad
Experts Presentations
Strengthening social development in the contemporary context: Lessons from Latin America and the Caribbean by Simone Cecchini Jobs and Sustainable developmentHow do Labor Policies and institutions fit in? by Gordon Betcherman Engaging the private sector in strengthening social development: Remarks of Ursula Wynhoven New challenges for and new directions in social policy by Ilcheong Yi Reducing vulnerability and building resilience – what does it entail? by Andrew Shepherd Contribution by Daniel Perell, NGO Committee on Social Development The Role of Social Development in Achieving Environmental Goals by Remarks of Elliott Harris Priority Areas for Social Development: Perspectives from Africa by Eunice G. Kamwendo Towards a progressive and more coherent social policy framework: connecting concerns, notions and discourses. A think piece by Gabriele Köhler Framing Social Inclusion Policies by Frances Stewart
Useful Documents
Development and Welfare Policy in South Asia by Gabriele Koehler and Deepta Chopra Policy integration in government in pursuit of the sustainable development goals: Report of the expert group meeting held on 28-29 January 2015 at United Nations Headquarters, New York Strategies and Options for Scaling up and enhancing the Child Grant Nationally in Nepal by Gabriele Koehler Religion and the Post 2015 dynamics by Azza Karam Improving People's Lives: The New Organizing Principle The Birth of the Social Summit: The Political Compatibility of Social and Economic Efficiency Valuing the Dignity of Work Road to Recovery: Cash transfers as emergency response to Napa;'s earthquake of 2015 and a catalyst for consolidating Nepal's social protection floor by Gabriele Köhler
Helpful links
Committee of Experts on Public Administration: Report on the fourteenth session (20-24 April 2015) Middle East and North Africa (MENA) Social Policy Network Is There an »Asian Welfare State Model«? East and South Asian Trajectories and Approaches to the Welfare State by Gabriele Koehler Sustainable Development knowledge Platform Open Working Group proposal for Sustainable Development Goals Social Protection Systems in Latin America and the Caribbean Social Panorama of Latin America 2014 Inclusive Social Protection in Latin America: a comprehensive, rights-based approach Social protection systems in Latin America and the Caribbean: a comparative view