High-Level thematic debate on World Economy and Finance in 2012, 17-18 May
The President of the General Assembly, Nassir Abdulaziz al-Nasser, and the Secretary-General, Ban Ki-moon, are jointly convening a High-Level Thematic Debate on the State of the World Economy and Finance in 2012, on 17 and 18 May, to explore ways of improving the overall global economic and financial situation and to discuss its impact on development efforts and social processes.
Objective:
The intent of this process is, through the convening power of the General Assembly, to create support among Member States by attracting Heads of Government, Ministers in charge of financial and economic affairs and/or Ministers of Foreign Affairs, as well as Heads of relevant multilateral organizations, regional development banks and central banks for a high level thematic debate at the UN so that they can offer their views on how to find a way forward for improving the overall global economic and financial situation and its impact on development as well as the social repercussions.
HLTD Outcome:
No negotiated outcome from the debate is foreseen. However, a comprehensive summary document will be prepared at the end of the meeting and then will be circulated to the wider membership.
The summary document will comprise co-chairs’ summaries of each roundtable and the conclusions of the PGA and the SG based on the debate. In addition, all statements and presentations made by the participants will be annexed to the document.
Documents:
Letter dated 11 May to all Permanent Missions and Permanent Observer Missions to the United Nations regarding the High-Level Thematic Debate on the State of the World Economy and Finance in 2012. (17-18 May)
Letter dated 13 April to all Permanent Missions and Permanent Observer Missions to the United Nations regarding the High-Level Thematic Debate on the State of the World Economy and Finance in 2012. (17-18 May)
Visit the website for the meeting programme.