Events

 

 

 

Project Launch Meeting
March 18-19, 2005, Jaipur, India

Event Synopsis

The launch meeting for the project was organised on March 18-19, 2005 at Jaipur, India. More than 60 participants representing over 20 countries participated in the deliberations, including representatives from 14 international project partners. Key issues and methodology were discussed for the implementation of activities and the operational strategy note was finalised at the meeting.

Key Recommendations from the Launch Meeting:

• A case study approach would be adopted for the perception survey

• A select set of initiatives on trade development and poverty reduction would be studied such as initiatives under UNCTAD, UNDP, DFID, SAARC etc

• A media network strategy would be planned and adopted to maximise media participation and coverage in all project countries

• Linkages would be established between this project and similar initiatives at the national, regional and international levels. Such as the Millennium Campaign, Make Trade Fair Campaign (OXFAM) etc.

Agenda

Report of Launch Meeting

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International Symposium exploring the linkages between
Trade, Development and Poverty Reduction
November 24, 2005, Geneva, Switzerland

Event Synopsis

CUTS-CITEE is organising an international conference in Geneva on November 24^th 2005. The Theme of the conference is exploring Stakeholder Perceptions on Trade, Development and Poverty Reduction.

The Symposium will deliberate on the following issues:

• The TDP Project and Links to Millennium Development Goals 

• Key Messages from TDP Initiatives

• TDP Initiatives: Ways to Maximise Policy Relevance

Representation is expected from the 14 international project partners, the project advisory committee, stakeholders from within the TDP initiatives, the world over, ranging from providers, donors, recipients and NGOs.

Event Backgrounder

List of Participants

Event Report

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National Dialogues, 2005

The National Dialogues for the year 2005 was held in all the 15 project countries in South Asia, South East Asia, Southern Africa, Eastern Africa and Europe. The national dialogues were held to find coherence between the domestic and international trade policies in poverty alleviation. For national dialogue reports, click here...