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The FES office in New York organizes yearly conferences, seminars, workshops and panels.

2009

Exploring Scenarios in Global Economic Governance in 2020

24 November 2009
New York
The 2007-2009 financial and economic crisis demonstrates the need for fundamental changes in the present global economic governance system. In 2008 the Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung launched a scenario project – worked out by a team of 25 policy and economic experts from 17 different countries in the Global South and North – to envision what this system might look like in the year 2020. The FES Scenarios offer four different—and sometimes surprising—visions for a world under the following assumptions: 1) contradictory regulatory structures are ill coordinated by international institutions and nation states; 2) regional integration, rather than international organizations—are the main locus of policy-making; 3) multi-lateralism is dead and there is no international rule of law; and 4) an efficient and transparent multilateral system exists based on global partnerships and shared power. These scenarios are intended to stimulate the ongoing debate on global governance reform and to show decisionmakers different pictures of a possible future and—in particular—the possible negative outcomes and means to avoid them.

FES New York participates in UN-Interparliamentary Hearing

19/20 November 2009
New York
Werner Puschra will contribute to a panel discussion that is part of this year’s hearing at the UN of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU). The hearings will address the multilateral response to the global economic crisis, and help bring the United Nations and its global agenda closer to the community of legislators and elected representatives.

The UN and the New Geostrategic Landscape for Disarmament

17 November 2009, 1-3pm
New York
On November 17, on the occasion of the visit of the Committee on Disarmament of the Socialist International, FES New York will organize a luncheon discussion about the UN’s role in the ongoing global disarmament efforts. Speakers are Rolf Mützenich, MP Social Democratic Party of Germany and Chair of the SI’s Committee on Disarmament, and Hannelore Hoppe, Director and Deputy to the UN High Representative for Disarmament Affairs.

Fall Academy

9-13 November 2009
New York
Already for the fourth time, FES New York will host its annual Fall Academy “Understanding the United Nations.” From November 9 to 13, 2009, 19 young policy analysts from all over the world are invited to come to New York to gain first-hand insights into the working of the UN. The program addresses various topics and branches of the UN’s work, as seen through the lenses of diplomats, UN Secretariat staff, NGOs and academia.

Toward a World Reserve System

6 November 2009, 9am - 5pm
Columbia University
FES New York in coppoeration with the Initiative for Policy Dialogue, and with support from the Ford Foundation is organizing a meeting on the prospects for a World Reserve System. The meeting will bring experts in the history, alternative forms and regional strategies toward a World Reserve System into dialogue with senior policymakers and key representatives from the United Nations, Bretton Woods Institutions and civil society organizations.

Already on November 5, FES New York will host a luncheon discussion with a selected group of conference participants and UN Diplomats.

New Challenges to Democracy in the Developing World

25 September 2009, 1pm - 3pm
FES New York and The Century Foundation organize a luncheon forum to discuss new challenges to democracy in the developing world. The discussion features the distinguished speakers H.E. Mariano Fernández Amunátegui, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Chile, H.E. Maite Nkono-Mashabane, Minister of Foreign Affairs, South Africa (tbc) and Morton Halperin, Senior Advisor, Open Society Institute.

Challenges for Development in Times of Crisis
25 June 2009, 9:15 am - 10:15 am
German Mission to the United Nations, New York
On the occasion of the UN Conference on the Financial and Economic Crisis and Its Impact on Development, the combined challenges presented by the global financial crisis, its reper¬cussions for the economy and the labor markets, and the persistent threat of climate change demonstrate that it is imperative to identify systemic risks and to work toward coordinating an international response. The matter is of critical importance in order to secure development. The Friedrich Ebert Stiftung invited representatives of civil society to discuss these multi-faceted and interwoven matters of concern to the international community with German Development Minister Wieczorek-Zeul.

Policy Responses to the Job Crisis: Universal Social Protection is Key to Restoring Sustainable Growth with Equity
25 June 2009, 1:15 pm - 2:45 pm
UN Headquarters, Conference Room 9, New York
It has been urgent to highlight employment and universal social protection as the twin pillars of response to the global financial and economic crisis. Therefore the Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung and the International Trade Union Confederation, in collaboration with the Permanent Mission of Chile, have joined to put together a panel discussion on this issue.

Strenghtening Global Economic Governance: The Role of the United Nations
24 June 2009, 1pm - 3pm
German Mission to the United Nations, New York
In relation to the summit, the Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung organized a high-level side-event on questions of Global Economic Governance and the UN's capacity to promote economic and social advancement, as well as its potential role in a global framework for stable, sustainable and balanced development of the world economy, including addressing questions of potential institutional reforms.

A Global New Deal on Agriculture?

11 May 2009, New York
This side event at the UN Commission on Sustainable Development will look at challenges and policy options available for moving towards a more sustainable agricultural system and provide an overview of initiatives that reinforce the social dimension in environmental decision making at the international, regional and local level. The event is joinlty organized by FES New York, ITUC and Sustainlabour.

Supporting Democracy: Pressing the Re‐set Button on International Policy

30 April 2009, New York

FES New York and the Century Foundation convened an international conference on new prospects for the democratic idea. The conference discussed the future challenges of democracy support after the international consensus around democracy has eroded over the recent years and democracy support has come under suspicion as simply a tool of the national security interests of leading promoters or of their economic interests and ideology.

Governance, Transparency and Accountability in Financial Institutions and Regulatory Bodies

27 and 28 April 2009, New York
FES New York and the Initiative for Policy Dialogue hosted a task force meeting on Governance, Transparency and Accountability in National and International Financial Institutions at Columbia University.

Program Meeting Website

Safeguarding Development and Social Protection: Challenges for a New Global Financial Architecture

24 April 2009, Washington, D.C.
FES New York organized this panel featuring Arturo O’Connell, Director of the Central Bank of Argentina, in response to the challenges triggered by the global financial crisis in order to safeguard development and social protection by particularly addressing the lack of transparency and democracy in political processes.

Securing Development in the Midst of Financial Crisis and Climate Change

25 April 2009, Washington, D.C.
9:30 – 11:00am
FES New York organized this event featuring German Development Minister Wieczorek-Zeul on the the occasion of the spring meetings of the IMF and World Bank to discuss the combined challenges presented by the global financial crisis and its multi-faceted and interwoven matters of concern to the international community.

The Global Financial Crisis and International Financial Institutions: Governance Perspectives for Developing Countries

25 April 2009, Washington, D.C.
3:00 – 5:00pm
FES New York, the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development, and InWent jointly hosted this panel discussion within the scope of the IMF and World Bank meetings to identify both short-term and long-term measures to tackle the current financial crisis. Panelists included German Development Minister Wieczorek-Zeul, as well as Kristalina Georgieva, Vice President and Corporate Secretary of the World Bank.

Event Flyer Factsheet

The Global Food Crisis and the Right to Food

6 April 2009, New York
FES New York, the Global Policy Forum, and the NGO Working Group on Food and Hunger hosted this breakfast roundtable immediately prior to the General Assembly “Thematic Dialogue” on the Global Food Crisis and the Right to Food.

HIV/AIDS: Considering Gender in Policy Responses

3 March 2009, New York
Panel discussion during the UN Commission on the Status of Women, organized by FES New York, the International Association for Feminist Economics and United Nations Development Program.

Coping with Overstretch: Realigning Capacities to Fit Peace and Security Challenges In a Time of Political Fatigue

27-28 February 2009, Princeton
Two day conference organized by FES New York, the Centurty Foundation and the Woodrow Wilson School of Public and International Affairs.

The UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities:
Concepts of Implementation with Special Emphasis on Eemployment, Education and Accessibility

24 February 2009, New York
Roundtable discussion with Mr. Franz Thönnes, Parliamentary State Secretary, German Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs, organized by FES New York and the Permanent Mission of Germany to the UN.

“A Global Network of Citizens”

19 February 2009, New York
Roundtable discussion with Professor Danielle Archibugi, author of the book The Global Commonwealth of Citizens (Princeton) hosted by FES New York and Global Policy Forum.

Social Security for Older People How Do We Protect Pensions and Social Services for the Aging in the Midst of Economic Crisis?

13 February 2009, New York
Side event during the 47th Session of the Commission on Social Development organized by FES New York and Global Action on Aging.

Financing the United Nations: More Effective Funding for Global Priorities?

11 February 2009, New York
Conference organized by FES New York and Global Policy Forum.

Civil Society Forum - 47th Session of the Commission on Social Development

"Social Integration: Building a Society for All"
3 February 2009, New York
Civil Society Forum hosted by FES New York, the United Nations Division of Social Policy and Development and the NGO Committee for Social Development.

Workshop for Working-Level Diplomats of UN Member States of the UN Peacebuilding Commission

29 January 2009, New York
Induction workshop organized by FES New York, the Quaker UN office and the UN Peacebuildng Support Office.

New Directions for the International Criminal Court?

12 January 2009, New York
Luncheon discussion on the future of the International Criminal Court organized by FES New York and the Century Foundation.

David Scheffer and John Hutson:"Strategy for U.S. Engagement with the International Criminal Court". The Century Foundation, October 2008.

2008

Doha Review Conference on Financing for Development

29 November - 2 December 2008, Doha, Qatar

Conference Report

Side Events:

"Avoiding Future Financial Meltdowns: What Kind of Financial Regulation?"

1 December 2008, Doha, Qatar
Panel discussion hosted by FES New York and the Initiative for Policy Dialogue during the Doha Review Conference on Financing for Development.

"Gender-Equitable Public Policy: Best Practices & New Options"

30 November 2008, Doha, Qatar
Panel discussion sponsored by Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung (FES), Development Alternatives with Women for a New Era (DAWN), International Association for Feminist Economics (IAFFE), and Women’s Working Group on Financing for Development during the Doha Review Conference on Financing for Development.

"Global Framework Agreements: A New Tool for Regulating Transnationals?"

30 November 2008, Doha, Qatar
A panel discussion co-sponsored by FES New York and the International Trade Union Congress (ITUC) during the Doha Review Conference on Financing for Development.

The Global Financial Crisis: Regulatory Implications

13 November 2008, New York

A conference co-sponsored by FES New York and the Initiative for Policy Dialogue at Columbia University.

Program Briefing paper

FES New York Fall Academy for Young International Policy Analysts: Understanding the United Nations

10-14 November 2008, New York
A 5-day-long training module organized by FES New York in collaboration with the Center for International Cooperation at New York University, Columbia University, the International Peace Institute, The Century Foundation, and the United Nations Non-Governmental Liaison Service.

Program List of participants

NGO Perspectives on Financing for Development and the Doha Review Conference

25 September 2008, New York
An informal meeting with Heidemarie Wieczorek-Zeul, German Minister for Economic Cooperation and Development & Special Envoy of the Secretary-General for the Doha Review Conference on FfD, organized by FES New York.

Addressing Gaps in Early Recovery: Peacebuilding Commission Perspectives on Next Steps

10 September 2008, New York
A luncheon organized by FES New York and the Quaker UN Office.

List of participants

Participatory Approaches to International Development Cooperation

1 July 2008, New York
A multistakeholder luncheon discussion organized by the United Nations Non-Governmental Liaison Service (NGLS), in cooperation with the United Nations Development Fund for Women (UNIFEM) and with the support of the United Nations Foundation and FES New York.

List of participants

The Relationship between Africa and the UN: From Disenchantment to a More Effective Cooperation

20-21 June 2008, Tarrytown, New York
A retreat hosted by FES New York in association with The Centre for Conflict Resolution (CCR), Cape Town.

Carbon Taxes – A Tool for Managing Climate Change or a Threat to the World’s Poor?

17 June 2008, New York
A workshop organized by FES New York in cooperation with the Financing for Development Office of UN-DESA.

Strengthening the Culture of Democracy: Does a Good Cause Need to be Rescued from its Promoters?

4 June 2008, New York
A roundtable luncheon organized by FES New York and The Century Foundation.

List of participants

IMF Reform from Another Angle – Towards a More Responsive and Responsible Fund

2 June 2008, Washington DC
A debate on reforming the IMF hosted by FES New York in collaboration with the Brookings Institution and the New Rules for Global Finance Coalition.

Equality, Development and Growth

20 May 2008, New York
A luncheon debate hosted by FES New York and the UN Financing for Development Office and the Division on the Advancement of Women (DAW).

List of participants

Green Jobs as Drivers for Sustainable Development

14 May 2008, New York
FES New York joined the International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC) in hosting a debate with Achim Steiner (left), Executive Director of the United Nations Environmental Program (UNEP) and Roger Toussaint (right), President of the U.S. Transport Workers Union.

The Right to Food: How Can the UN Respond to the Global Food Crisis?

23 April 2008, New York
A conference organized by FES New York and Global Policy Forum.

Program Briefing Paper

Financing for Development Civil Society Forum

13 April 2008, New York
The Civil Society Forum for the Special high-level meeting of the Economic and Social Council with the BWIs, WTO and UNCTAD sponsored by FES New York.

The Work of the Development Committee & the Challenge of Advancing the Climate Change Agenda

12 April 2008, Washington DC
A roundtable discussion facilitated by FES New York during the IFI Spring Meetings for NGO representatives with the German Minister for Economic Cooperation and Development, Heidemarie Wieczorek-Zeul, to discuss issues on the World Bank Development Committee agenda.

Windows of Opportunity? Prospects and Challenges for Reversing Weapons Threats

10 April 2008, New York
A debate hosted by FES New York and The Century Foundation. Lead discussants included Hans Blix, Chairperson of the Weapons of Mass Destruction Commission (Stockholm) and Graham Allison, director of the Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs and professor of government at Harvard University.

Climate Change as a Security Risk

28 March 2008, New York
A luncheon discussion organized by FES New York. Chaired by the UK Ambassador to the UN, H.E. Sir John Sawers, the debate was started by Professor Dirk Messner, Director of the German Development, who presented a recent report by the German Advisory Council on Global Change (WBGU).

List of participants Report by WBGU

Ascendant Asia and the Global Agenda

29 February 2008, New York
A roundtable discussion organized by FES New York and The Century Foundation.

List of participants

Discussion with Delegates of the Party of European Socialists (PES) on Current UN Matters

6 February 2008, New York
A luncheon discussion hosted by FES New York.

List of participants

What Can Aging Advocates Learn from the Disability Convention Process?

6 February 2008, New York
A side event hosted by FES New York and the Global Action on Aging during the UN session of the Commission for Social Development.

Making Copenhagen Work: Decent Work for a Decent Life

5 February 2008, New York
The Civil Society Forum hosted by FES New York, the UN Division of Social Policy and Development, and the NGO Committee for Social Development.

Promoting Full Employment and Decent Work for All

3-6 February 2008, New York
A trade union seminar organized by FES New York, the International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC) and the International Labor Organization (ILO).

Program List of participants

Elections vs. Democracy: Post-Bhutto Pakistan and the International Community

25 January 2008, New York
A luncheon sponsored by FES New York and The Century Foundation.

2007

Guiding Democracy in Pakistan: Has the International Community Failed?

20 December 2007, New York
A luncheon roundtable hosted by FES New York and The Century Foundation.

Overcoming the Legitimacy Gap of Globalization by Promoting Social Policies and Decent Work

11 December 2007, New York
A luncheon discussion hosted by FES New York.

Program List of participants

UN in Focus United Berlin and United Nations Discussion with Klaus Wowereit, Governing Mayor of Berlin

16 November 2007, New York

A roundtable discussion hosted by FES New York.

International Financial Architecture: The Current State of the Global Credit Markets

15-16 November 2007, New York

A roundtable discussion hosted by FES New York.

Understanding the United Nations: FES New York Fall Academy for Young International Policy Analysts

12-16 November 2007, New York

A 5-day-long training module organized by FES New York in collaboration with the Center for International Cooperation at New York University, Columbia University, the International Peace Institute, and the Ralph Bunche Institute for International Studies.

Program List of participants

Moving Myanmar’s Military: What Can Help a Burmese Transition?

24 October 2007, New York

A discussion organized by FES New York and The Century Foundation.

List of participants Report

The Agenda of the Development Committee and the Provision of Global Public Goods

20 October 2007, Washington DC

A dicussion with the German Development Minister, Heidemarie Wieczorek-Zeul, facilitated by FES New York.

Today’s Challenges in Financing for Development-Identifying Policy Issues for the Doha Conference

4-5 October 2007, Briarcliff Manor, New York

A retreat organized by FES New York in preparation to the Follow-up Conference on Financing for Development (FfD) in Doha, Qatar.

Program List of participants Report

The Human Rights Council One Year On: Are We Any Better Off?

19 June 2007, New York

A luncheon roundtable hosted by FES New York, The Century Foundation, and Open Society Institute.

Program List of participants

From Disaster to Peacemaking: Disaster Relief, Sustainable Development, and Conflict Resolution

12 June 2007, New York

A roundtable discussion organized by FES New York, the Worldwatch Institute, and Global Policy Forum.

List of participants

The Peacemakers: Challenges for UN Secretary-General’s Special Representatives

6 June 2007, New York

A luncheon discussion hosted by FES New York and the United Nations Association of Germany (DGVN).

List of participants

Informal Luncheon Discussion with USG Lynn Pascoe

30 May 2007, New York

An informal luncheon discussion with the new Under-Secretary-General for Political Affairs, B. Lynn Pascoe, organized by FES New York and Inter Press Service (IPS).

Program List of participants

Fighting Drugs and Building Peace - Promoting Coherence Between Counter-Narcotics and Peace-Building Policies

14-15 May 2007, New York

A conference organized by FES New York, the Fundación Ideas para la Paz (FIP), the Open Society Institute, and the Center on International Cooperation (CIC).

Discussion and Luncheon with H.E. Sigmar Gabriel, German Federal Minister of the Environment, Nature Conservation, and Nuclear Safety, on Climate Change and Energy Security

11 May 2007, New York

A luncheon discussion organized by FES New York and the American Council on Germany (ACG).

ACG executive summary

Luncheon Discussion with the Deputy Secretary-General and NGOs on UN System Wide Coherence

2 May 2007, New York

A luncheon discussion organized by FES New York in cooperation with The United Nations Non-Governmental Liaison Service (NGLS).

Building a Global Movement for Clean Energy

7-8 May 2007, New York

A conference co-organized by FES New York which took place alongside the 15th Session of the UN Commission on Sustainable Development.

Financing Access to Basic Utilities for All

23-25 April 2007, Lusaka, Zambia

A regional multi-stakeholder consultation organized by FES New York in cooperation with the Financing for Development Office of the United Nations and the International Poverty Centre of UNDP.

Growth with Responsibility in a Globalized World-Findings of the Shadow G8

17 April 2007, New York

A policy dialogue organized by FES New York, the Initiative for Policy Dialogue (IPD), and the
Department of Economic and Social Affairs, United Nations.

The Agenda of the Development Committee and Africa as a Focal Point for Growth and Responsibility

14 April 2007, Washington DC

A discussion facilitated by FES New York during the IFI spring meetings for NGO representatives with the German Minister for Economic Cooperation and Development, Ms. Heidemarie Wieczorek-Zeul.

Rising Powers, Static Institutions: Implications for the United Nations, Aging Powers, and the Developing World Left Behind

2 April 2007, New York

A roundtable discussion organized by FES New York and The Century Foundation.

Rising Powers, Static Institutions: Can the International System Meet New Global Challenges?

30-31 March 2007, Princeton, New Jersey

A conference organized by FES New York, The Century Foundation, and the Woodrow Wilson School of Public and International Affairs of Princeton University.

Program List of participants

The UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities – Creating Momentum for Implementation

29 March 2007, New York

A luncheon discussion organized by FES New York,the Global Action on Aging, the International Disability Alliance (IDA), the International Disability Caucus, and in cooperation with the Permanent Mission of Germany to the UN.

From Reaction to Prevention: Next Steps towards an Integrated UN Security Policy

28 March 2007, New York

A luncheon debate organized by FES New York together with the Global Action to Prevent War and the World Federalist Movement - Institute for Global Policy on the occasion of the launch of the book A United Nations for the 21st Century: From Reaction to Prevention by Dr. Detlev Wolter.

List of participants

Global Imbalances-“Likely Implications for Developing Countries”

12 March 2007, New York

A luncheon discussion organized by FES New York.

UN in Focus: The Development Agenda at the United Nations Meeting and Discussion with Dietmar Staffelt, MdB

15 February 2007, New York

A roundtable discussion organized by FES New York.

Decent Work and Elder Rights: UN Roundtable on Disappearing Pensions

13 February 2007, New York

A roundtable discussion organized by FES New York, Global Action on Aging and HelpAge International.

Challenges for UN Troop Providers: Peacekeeping between Collective Action on the Ground and Public Perception at Home

6 February 2007, New York

A luncheon discussion hosted by FES New York.

List of participants

Employment Working for All: Partners in Innovation - CSocD Civil Society Forum 2007

5 February 2007, New York

The Civil Society Forum organized by FES New York, the NGO Committee on Social Development and the United Nations Department for Economic and Social Affairs (DESA).

Strengthening the Labor and Employment Agenda at the United Nations

5 February 2007, New York

An informal luncheon hosted by FES New York on the occasion of the visit of Kristian Weise from the International Trade Union Confederation in Brussels.

Launch of the Report “A Priority Agenda for the Next Secretary-General”

1 February 2007, New York

A public launch of a report organized by FES New York and the Ralph Bunche Institute for International Studies (RBIIS) of the CUNY Graduate Center.

Program List of participants

Workshop on ECOSOC Reform

18 January 2007, New York

A workshop organized by FES New York.