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Peace, greater equality, and decent work: accelerating…

Peace, greater equality, and decent work: accelerating progress towards fairer societies
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Meetings & Events
Production Date
Video Length
01:30:04
Asset Language
English
Original
Broadcasting UN Entity
DEPARTMENT OF GLOBAL COMMUNICATIONS - DGC
Subject Topical
PEACE
EQUALITY
2030 AGENDA
Corporate Name
DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL AFFAIRS - DESA
WORLD INSTITUTE FOR DEVELOPMENT ECONOMICS RESEARCH - WIDER
UNITED NATIONS UNIVERSITY - UNU
Summary
The event will begin with a presentation of UNU-WIDER's synthesis of its 2019-2023 work programme, titled Towards peace, greater equality, and decent work: Research evidence for transforming economies, states and societies. A panel discussion with experts from the UN and academia will follow, exchanging ideas and opportunities for progress towards greater equality to achieve the global goals by 2030 and beyond. 
Description

The panel of experts will debate topics including:

  • How can we accelerate progress towards the sustainable development goals of reducing inequality and promote inclusive and fairer societies? 
  • What are the most recent trends in income inequality, inequality in the labour market, economic opportunity and social mobility?
  • How can we reduce international inequalities?
  • What is the role of international tax fairness, redistributive taxation and social protection policy?
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