Are you organizing a relevant event during the 72nd Regular Session of the UN General Assembly (UN GA Week)? To better coordinate business participation during UN GA Week (12-25 September 2017), the UN Global Compact is creating a General Assembly Business Guide: a calendar of events relevant to the private sector. Many different events are organized in and around UN General Assembly Week with a business focus or that welcome private sector participation. Some are organized by United Nations entities, while many others are convened by outside organizations. The guide below is a compilation of events which may be of interest to companies attending the UN Private Sector Forum and/or the UN Global Compact Leaders Summit. Kindly note that we no longer accept submissions for events to be featured in this guide. Also note that the UN Global Compact does not manage invitations or registration for events in the guide. If you are interested in participating in an event listed, please find information about registering through the event link/contact provided. |
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14 September
Consulate General of Nigeria, 828 2nd Avenue, New York, N.Y., 10017
This event, sponsored by the Consulate General of Nigeria, will bring together thought leaders, investors and policy-makers to discuss the investment opportunities in Nigeria, despite the economic slowdown. It includes a candid fireside chat with the Consul General. Participation: Open
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15 September
Fordham University Lincoln Center Law School Building 4-07
These artists focus on some of the most pressing challenges our planet faces, from economic and social development to protecting our threatened biosphere.and also to build awareness of the urgency of the SDGs for a global audience.
This is an Open event.
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17 September
92nd Street Y
The Social Good Summit examines the impact of technology and new media on social good initiatives around the world and unites a community of global leaders and grassroots activists to discuss solutions for the greatest challenges of our time. It is hosted by Mashable, UN Foundation, 92Y and UNDP.
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17 September
Apella, Event Space at Alexandria Center
A live pitch event that will bring together selected innovators to pitch their solutions to a panel of expert judges and a live audience on Solve’s 2017 Global Challenges: Brain Health, Sustainable Urban Communities, Women and Technology, and Youth, Skills, and the Workforce of the Future.
Participation: Invitation Only
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17 September
Town Hall Theater in Midtown Manhattan.
The Equator Prize, organized by the Equator Initiative partnership, hosted by the United Nations Development Programme, is awarded biennially to recognize outstanding community efforts to reduce poverty through the conservation and sustainable use of nature.
This event is Invitation only.
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18 September
New York, United States of America
This year’s theme is 'Financing the 2030 Agenda: Unlocking Prosperity'. With just thirteen years left to achieve the SDGs, the global community needs to accelerate progress. Unlocking innovative forms of financing at an unprecedented scale, redirecting existing financial flows to be consistent with sustainable development, and catalyzing responsible business growth are critical. The Forum will focus on identifying solutions all sectors must take to drive capital towards achieving the SDGs.
18 September
The Morgan Library & Museum 225 Madison Avenue New York City, New York 10016
The opening ceremony will feature keynote speeches and panel discussions with high-profile climate leaders from the US government, the United Nations and world leading businesses.
Participation: Invitation Only
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18 September
Barclay’s Bank (745 7th Ave 50th St – Midtown)
An action-focused event on how business, government and civil society are collaborating to deliver the SDGs. This annual event combines inspiring panel discussions with opportunities for genuine peer engagement and networking, including through themed lunches and a general networking lunch.
Participation: Invitation Only
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18 September
Abraaj is co-hosting a Scaling Impact Investing forum with Bank of America Merrill Lynch and the Global Impact Investing Network. Senior institutional investors, impact investing practitioners and the wider stakeholder community will come together to discuss how to take impact investing to scale.
Participation: Invitation Only
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18 September
Roosevelt House 47-49 East 65th Street New York, NY 10065
The Business and Human Rights Resource Centre’s 8th annual event in the Mary Robinson Speaker Series on Business & Human Rights in New York City: “Modern slavery in the Americas: From here to elimination" Introduction by Mary Robinson, President, Mary Robinson Foundation - Climate Justice
Participation: Open
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18 September
Columbia University, Lerner Hall, 2920 Broadway,New York, NY
“Behind Every Global Goal” aims to bridge the gap in the dialogue about women, girls and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and to both elevate and celebrate the critical role they play in achieving them. Speakers include women leaders in business and civil society who are change agents in their respective fields.
Participation: Limited seating available; please register your interest by emailing Clare Oh at c.oh@businesscommission.org.
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18 September
The Harvard Club, New York
On the sidelines of the UN General Assembly, Dubai Cares and Education Cannot Wait (ECW) are convening some of the world’s most influential CEOs, Directors, Ministers, Chairs and major investors to transform education in emergencies.
Participation: Invitation Only
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18 September
This high-level follow-up meeting to last year’s launch of the Global Deal for Decent Work and Inclusive Growth will take stock of progress and pave the way for future efforts in promoting social dialogue. Speakers include Swedish Prime Minister Stefan Löfven, ILO Director-General Guy Ryder, and OECD Secretary-General Angel Gurría.
If you’re interested in participating please contact globaldeal@gov.se
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18 September
United Nations Headquarters New York ECOSOC Chamber
The High-level Launch of EPIC will bring together senior Government officials, business executives, and leaders of trade unions to discuss the importance of equal pay in increasing economic value.
This is an Open event.
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18 September
On Monday, September 18 from 4:30-6:00 pm, world leaders will meet to discuss how to accelerate progress towards health for all. The Government of Japan, WHO and UHC2030 invite you to join “Universal Health Coverage: Achieving the SDGs Through Health for All” in person or via Webcast.
This is an Open event
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18 September
UNHQ United Nations Plaza – SDG Media Zone
Sharemeister, Esri & CA Technologies are tech partners supporting the OneForAll UN SDG Campaign. A panel of CTOs from these companies will discuss: tech transforming social impact to achieve the 2030 Agenda, new models to embed the goals in the digital realm, & using big data to drive SDG progress.
This is an Open event
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18-19 September
Convene Conference Centre, 730 Third Avenue, New York
Delivering on the ambitions of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the Paris climate agreement will require accelerating public-private cooperation and deploying new technological solutions. This inaugural Sustainable Development Impact Summit aims to advance both by providing a multistakeholder platform for concerted action. The World Economic Forum will work closely with leaders from government, business, academia and civil society who will be present in New York during the United Nations General Assembly to:
Participation: Invitation only
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18-19 September
Lerner Hall, Columbia University, New York USA
The fifth annual International Conference on Sustainable Development (ICSD), will bring together members of the research, policy, practice and business communities to share practical solutions for achieving the SDGs. This year’s theme is The World in 2050: Looking Ahead for Sustainable Development.
Participation: Open
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18-19 September
Grand Hyatt New York - 109 East 42 Street, New York, NY. 101017
The 2017 Concordia Annual Summit will address major global issues including the mounting refugee crisis, the rise of populism, investment in the SDGs, and the evolution of domestic health policy, among others, with the aim of building partnerships for social impact.
Participation: Invitation Only
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18-19 September
NASDAQ Marketsite and the CFA Headquarters, New York
The Ai CEO Institutional Investment Summit and Capital Market Index Series Awards – incorporating the African Sovereign Wealth and Pension Fund Leaders’ Summit – is the international calendar event for US and global institutional investors to engage African pension funds, sovereign wealth funds and capital market leaders on investment opportunities in African markets. With the theme African Regional Growth and the Role of Long –Term Capital, the Summit will investigate US-African institutional investment partnerships, knowledge sharing, co-investment strategies and private equity opportunities.
Participation: Invitation Only
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19 September
New York, United States of America
Hosted by Melinda Gates, the private sector will be brought together to focus on next generation/youth engagement and the Global Goals. 5-6 awards will be presented to heroes in development. All individuals who are invited to the Gates Goalkeepers event on Wednesday will be invited to the dinner.
Participation: Invitation Only
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19 September
Crowne Plaza Hotel, Times Square, NYC
The Sustainable Investment Forum, organised in partnership with the UNEP Finance Initiative (UNEP-FI) will explore driving innovation and collaboration for decarbonising investment portfolios, reducing risk, maximising private and public benefit and innovative finance tools and technologies.
Participation: Open
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19 September
The Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum. Pier 86, W 46th St & 12th Ave, New York, NY 10036
The Atlantic Council's Global Citizen Award dinner, held annually during the United Nations General Assembly week in New York, recognizes global leaders who have made exceptional and distinctive contributions to improving the state of the world.
Participation: Open
19 September
1301 Avenue of the Americas New York
The Forum brings together an ecosystem of institutional investors, fund managers and industry stakeholders that are committed to addressing the principal blocks to institutions with a strong appetite to build alternative investment portfolio in Africa.
Participation: Invitation Only
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19 September
New York Academy of Medicine, 1216 5th Ave, New York, NY 10029
Over 250 leading behavioral scientists, policymakers, executives & press will gather together to discuss how insights from the behavioral sciences can solve the world’s most pressing problems. Presentations will range from lightning ‘Ted-style’ talks to engrossing panel discussions.
This is an Open event
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19 September
Columbia University
Is your company ready for the low-carbon future? Join experts and companies from the retail, auto manufacturing and electric utility sectors for a workshop on methods to access corporate climate leadership.
This is event is invitation only.
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19 September
345 Park Avenue (51st between Park and Lex), New York, NY 10154 , 37th Floor
Experts from U.S. companies, the US Administration and the UN will discuss private sector frameworks for data analytics relevant to SDG implementation, and consider opportunities for synergy with national reports.
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19 September
United Nations Headquarters
This high-level event will showcase concrete ways how collective private sector action can advance disaster risk reduction, emergency preparedness, response and recovery. It will showcase examples and highlight initiatives that enable the private sector to further engage in humanitarian action. Contact connectingbusiness@un.org for more information.
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19 September
The Roosevelt Hotel, Madison Avenue at 45th Street, New York, NY 10017 - Terrace Ballroom, Lobby Level
This year, more than 300,000 women will die from preventable conditions during pregnancy. Partner with champions from Jhpiego, GE Foundation, the G4 Alliance and Safe Surgery 2020 for an inspiring dialogue about the critical role of safe surgery innovations to achieve Sustainable Development Goals.
Participation: Open
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19 September
UNHQ United Nations Plaza 1, Conference Room 4
A dynamic discussion among key leaders to energize and focus on reducing food loss and waste to strengthen livelihoods for farmers and families, saves precious natural resources and reduces inefficiencies for businesses.
This is an Open
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19 September
Newman Reception Area, NYU Puck Building 295 Lafayette Street, New York
Fashion is a $2.5 Trillion industry that, surprising to many, plays a critical role in achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals. NYU’s Social Entrepreneurship Program, UNGC and the CFDA is inviting select leaders across industries to help turn the fashion industry into a force for good.
This event is Invitation only.
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19 September
Shearman and Sterling LLP, 599 Lexington Ave, New York, NT 10022
The dialogue will feature Heads of State including H.E. Paul Kagame, President of Rwanda, H.E. Hage Geingob, President of Namibia, Mr Aliko Dangote, President, Dangote Group and others.
This is an Open event.
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19 September
UNHQ CR 12
Panelists will highlight examples of private sector engagement with the potential to transform economic and financial systems. For example, mobilizing capital from institutional investors or the issuance of government-backed green bonds can potentially unlock trillions in climate financing.
This is an Open event.
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19 September
UNHQ CR 12
Panelists will highlight examples of private sector engagement with the potential to transform economic and financial systems. For example, mobilizing capital from institutional investors or the issuance of government-backed green bonds can potentially unlock trillions in climate financing.
This is an Open event.
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19-20 September
New York, United States of America
The 2017 Carbon Forum North America (CFNA 2017) is an annual regional conference that provides a platform to exchange business-driven solutions, with a focus on carbon market opportunities to achieve climate transition goals.
Participation: Open
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20 September
Jazz at 10 Lincoln Center Plaza, New York,
Hosted by The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, Goalkeepers will convene determined thinkers to help attain the Global Goals target by revealing new and surprising data. There will be a special focus on women and girls, global health and the role of technology and innovation in delivering change.
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20 September
Plaza Hotel, New York, United States of America
Hosted by Bloomberg, in partnership with the Alibaba Group; MiSK, the philanthropic foundation of Deputy Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman of Saudi Arabia, and others, the Global Business Forum will convene heads of state, CEOs, and NGOs to work together to inspire and support economic prosperity.
Participation: Invitation Only (closed)
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20 September
Convene - 101 Park Avenue, 1st Floor - Park Hub, New York, NY 10017
Jointly hosted by FSG & PATH, this interactive workshop will focus on bridging private sector assets with public sector needs to create a more connected, sustainable digital health infrastructure in LMICs. Limited seating available; please register your interest by emailing Danielle Alden at danielle.alden@fsg.org
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20 September
Convene - 101 Park Avenue, 1st Floor - Park Hub, New York, NY 10017
Jointly hosted by FSG & PATH, this interactive workshop will focus on bridging private sector assets with public sector needs to create a more connected, sustainable digital health infrastructure in LMICs. Limited seating available; please register your interest by emailing Danielle Alden at danielle.alden@fsg.org
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20 September
The Harvard Club, 35 W. 44th Street, New York, NY 10036
IPIECA, UNDP, IFC, and ICMM will host a lunchtime event looking at the role of the oil, gas and mining industries in the 2030 Agenda, with a particular focus on how partnerships and participation can help accelerate progress in achieving the SDGs. This event is Invitation Only
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20 September
Convene, 730 Third Ave, New York, NY 10017
This event will look at how businesses can use the SDGs to find opportunities to grow and manage risks while generating significant societal and environmental benefits. Business leaders will share perspectives on how to leverage business core competencies, expertise and resources for the SDGs.
Participation: By invitation only (closed). Please request an invitation here.
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20 September
New York Hilton, Midtown
This session will showcase the Women’s Empowerment Principles Gender Gap Analysis Tool a business-friendly tool that helps companies identify gaps and opportunities in gender equality policies and practices. To request an invitation, please contact saran@unglobalcompact.org.
This is event is Invitation only.
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20 September
350 Park Ave, 13th floor, New York, NY
Climate Club’s Climate Breakfast on September 20th will seek to present how and why private and public sector leaders are using carbon neutrality and most importantly, how to get their boards on board. High-level panelists will discuss their experience and approach with key influencers.
This is event is Invitation only.
20 September
NEW YORK MARRIOTT EAST SIDE (525 LEXINGTON AVENUE ON 49TH STREET)
The event will serve as an opportunity to inform about the new ILO Recommendation on Employment and Decent Work for Peace and Resilience and enhance awareness about the need for concrete action to support youth in fragile situations and their transition to decent work.
This is an Open event.
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20 September
The Theater at Madison Square Garden
A celebration of the Sustainable Development Goals! Join world leaders, celebrities, and over 5,000 enthusiastic young people to champion a better world. In partnership with UN Global Compact, WE is celebrating the efforts of young people to make doing good, doable.
This is an Open event
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20 September
United Nations Headquarters, NYC, Conference Room 5
According to OECD, total financial needs 2016-2030 for a transformation to a water secure world requires annual investments of USD 500 billion. How do we ensure those investments? And what actions are needed from different stakeholders to break down barriers for investors in water infrastructure?
This is an Open event.
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20-21 September
The Morgan Library & Museum 225 Madison Avenue New York City, New York 10016
The Low-Emissions Solutions Conference (LESC) is aimed at problem solving and global co-creation to inform nations about the latest technology developments in order to set common technological trajectories for a decarbonized economy as well as the transformations necessary in each sector.
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21 September
New York Hilton Midtown, 1335 6th Ave, New York
The UN Global Compact Leaders Summit 2017 will gather global leaders to inspire true leadership for the SDGs, present highlights of General Assembly week and chart the way ahead for increased public-private collaboration to create the world we want. The Summit serves as the annual opportunity to unveil the UN Global Compact’s latest intelligence from Action Platforms, generate meaningful and innovative engagement opportunities around the SDGs and to celebrate ambitious leaders and innovators from around the worlds with 2017 Pioneers, Project Breakthrough and the Global Opportunity Explorer. Registration will open in May 2017.
21 September
TED Theater, SoHo
The Skoll Foundation, UN Foundation, and TED hosting We The Future: Accelerating Sustainable Development Solutions to explore how we can learn from, strengthen, and scale effective approaches to the SDGs.
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21 September
International Peace Institute 777 United Nations Plaza, 12th Floor (Corner of 1st Avenue and 44th Street)
The SDG Fund, Concordia and IPI will launch a paper that will focus on: What does it mean for the private sector to become a partner for sustainable development and sustaining peace? How can companies reduce the risk associated with investing in countries under stress?
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21 September
New York Hilton Midtown hotel, 1335 Avenue of the Americas, New York City, USA
The Science Based Targets initiative will offer training for sustainability practitioners to better equip them to use the tools and methodologies of the initiative. These resources assist companies to set emission reduction targets in line with keeping aggregate global warming below 2⁰ Celsius.
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21 September
UNHQ, United Nations Plaza 1, ECOSOC Chamber. RSVP here
Gender equality in the labour market is a hallmark for the Nordic countries, and has enabled us to become one the most prosperous regions in the world.
This is an open event
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21 September
New York Public Library, Trustee Room
Aviva, UN Foundation, Index Initiative and the CHRB host a special event to mark the launch of the consultation to establish the World Benchmarking Alliance and to highlight the important role that business will play in delivering the SDGs.
This is event is Invitation only.
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21 September
New York Public Library, Trustee Room
Aviva, UN Foundation, Index Initiative and the CHRB host a special event to mark the launch of the consultation to establish the World Benchmarking Alliance and to highlight the important role that business will play in delivering the SDGs.
This is event is Invitation only.
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21 September
New York Public Library, Trustee Room
Aviva, UN Foundation, Index Initiative and the CHRB host a special event to mark the launch of the consultation to establish the World Benchmarking Alliance and to highlight the important role that business will play in delivering the SDGs.
This is event is Invitation only.
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21 September
New York Public Library, Trustee Room
Aviva, UN Foundation, Index Initiative and the CHRB host a special event to mark the launch of the consultation to establish the World Benchmarking Alliance and to highlight the important role that business will play in delivering the SDGs.
This is event is Invitation only.
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21 September
UNHQ, United Nations Plaza 1, ECOSOC Chamber.
Gender equality in the labour market is a hallmark for the Nordic countries, and has enabled us to become one the most prosperous regions in the world.
This is an Open event. RSVP to get a pass here.
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21 September
30 Rockefeller Plaza, New York, NY 10112
USCIB member companies and government partners will present and discuss examples of successful public-private sector partnerships to advance the SDGs, with a view to expanding those working relationships and improving and scaling up efforts for shared impact and benefit in the U.S. and UN.
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21 September
Hilton Midtown (1335 6th Ave, New York)
The high-level Forum, taking place on the margins of the United Nations General Assembly, will convene business and philanthropy leaders from around the world who are committed to investing in the empowerment of women and girls.
This event is invitation only.
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21 September
Apella, Event Space at Alexandria Center, 450 East 29th Street, 2nd Floor, New York, NY 10016
Please join the Tent Foundation for an opportunity to hear how companies are leveraging their core business to hire, purchase from, invest in, and provide critical services to refugees.
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21 September
The EWEC Hub – Tent located on the UN’s North Lawn
This event aims to galvanize political commitment for investing in the early years, showcasing national efforts and the importance of cross-sectoral partnerships to promote the development of all young children. It will also launch UNICEF’s Early Moments Matter, for Every Child report, on ECD.
This is an Open event.
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21-22 September
Executive Conference Center 8th Floor 1601 Broadway New York NY
NGO Expo is a leading Global Event for NGOs, Non-profits, Charities and Foundations. The event provides an excellent platform for participants to raise funds and help organizations spark quality partnerships with Granters and Donors to take forward the agenda of social good. This is an Open event.
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22 September
UNHQ United Nations Plaza 1, Conference Room 1
UN-OHRLLS and IDLO’s “Investment Support Programme for the LDCs” aims to make available on request to LDCs and their interested business entities with resource constraints the pro bono services of legal and other experts to support them in investment-related negotiations and dispute settlement.
This is an Open event.
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