DESA News October 2013: PGA John W. Ashe, New ASG Thomas Gass, Migration

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Subject: (Womens ESCR) DESA News October 2013: PGA John W. Ashe, New ASG Thomas Gass, Migration
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If you have trouble viewing this email, click here to see it in a web browser.   October 2013 - Vol. 17, No. 10 | Print version   "I will draw upon my background in sustainable development" Right before the opening of the 68th session of General Assembly, its President, John W. Ashe, gave a special interview to DESA News. He points out how his background may help him promote the building of Sustainable Development Goals among Member States. He also explains why he is the first PGA to extensively use social media and online communication. Read More   "I want to understand what is at stake" Recently appointed by the Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon as Assistant Secretary-General for Policy Coordination and Inter-Agency Affairs in UN DESA, Thomas Gass, from Switzerland, describes himself as an unconditional supporter of inclusive development and multilateralism. In his video interview, he explains how his experience in development cooperation and as a Member State representative will be an added value to the UN's work on setting an inclusive sustainable development agenda in the coming years. Read More   A new era of discussions on migration and development For the second time in history, the General Assembly will convene a high-level event on 3-4 October, devoted to international migration and development at the United Nations. This meeting provides an opportunity for the international community to review progress since the first High-level Dialogue in 2006 and promote and advance the debate and cooperation in the field of migration and development. Read More   Global dialogue Impact of world financial and economic crisis on development Employment, MDGs and inequality at the Second Committee Development cooperation in the post-2015 setting   Trends and analysis Screening of Forests Short Film Festival MDG Monitoring in the UN system International Cooperation in Tax Matters   Capacity development Compiling environmental-economic accounts in Malaysia Making trade and tourism statistics comparable Improving government accountability worldwide   Publications The MDG Gap Task Force Report 2013     Connect with us: Facebook | Twitter | SlideShare | RSS   United Nations Department of Social and Economic Affairs -- Provide Feedback | Unsubscribe | Privacy Policy | Terms of Use
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