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FES New York: About usFriedrich-Ebert-Stiftung The Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung (FES) office in New York serves as a liaison between the United Nations, FES field offices and partners in developing countries to strenghten the voice of the Global South. It contributes to UN debates on economic and social development, and on peace and security issues. Towards this end, FES New York annually organizes some 30 seminars, conferences and roundtables and regularly publishes briefing papers and fact sheets. In addition, it contributes to a dialogue on the work of the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund in Washington D.C. Thematic features include the UN debate on Financing for Development, the reform and strengthening of ECOSOC and the work of the UN Commission on Social Development. In the field of peace and security, the foundation has contributed to the international debate on peacebuilding with a particular emphasis on the UN Peacebuilding Commission. FES New York regularly hosts roundtable discussions bringing together UN delegates, secretariat staff as well as representatives from NGOs and academia. The office also offers capacity building programs such as the “Fall Academy: Understanding the UN” as well as visiting fellowships for policy analysts from the Global South. A newsbrief provides regular updates on FES New York’s activities. The New York office is located in close proximity to the United Nations headquarters. The office has four permanent staff members and provides internships for students specializing in international affairs, development and economic policy. Publications |
Highlights from New YorkThe UN and the Global Food Crisis
On April 23, 2008 FES New York and Global Policy Forum organized a conference on the UN's response to the current food crisis (program). The keynote speaker was Professor Joachim von Braun, Director General of the International Food Policy Research Institute. Climate Change and Global Security
On March 28, 2008 FES New York convened a discussion on the impact of climate change on global security. Chaired by the UK Ambassador to the UN, Sir John Sawers (right), the debate was started by Professor Dirk Messner, Director of the German Development Institute (left), who presented a recent report by the German Advisory Council on Global Change (WBGU). Luncheon with Poul Nyrup Rasmussen
On February 6, 2008 Dr. Robert C. Orr, UN Assistant Secretary-General for Policy Planning (right) addressed a delegation of the Party of European Socialists (SPE), led by former Danish Prime Minister Poul Nyrup Rasmussen (center). This discussion was attended by a number of UN Ambassadors and chaired by Juergen Stetten, Director of the NY Office of FES (left). |
