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Strengthening efforts to eradicate poverty and hunger : dialogues at the Economic and Social Council

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Strengthening efforts to eradicate poverty and hunger : dialogues at the Economic and Social Council / [prepared by] Dept. of Economic and Social Affairs, Office for ECOSOC Support and Coordination.
Publication
New York : United Nations, 2007.

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United Nations. Economic and Social Council. Office for ECOSOC Support and Coordination.
Description
xiv, 278 p. : ill., map; 23 cm.
Summary
This book presents an overview of the key debates that took place during the Economic and Social Council meetings at the 2007 High-level Segment, at which the Annual Ministerial Review and Development Cooperation Forum - two new functions mandated by world leaders at the 2005 World Summit - were launched. The discussions revolved around strengthening efforts to eradicate poverty and hunger. This publication also includes the Secretary-General's report as well as the Ministerial Declaration adopted at the end of the ECOSOC High-level Segment.--Publisher's description.
Subject
  • United Nations. Economic and Social Council
  • Poverty > International cooperation
  • Hunger > Prevention > International cooperation
Note
  • Presents an overview of debates that took place during the Economic and Social Council meetings at the 2007 high-level segment.
  • UN sales no. E.07.II.A.10.
Bibliography (note)
  • Includes bibliographical references.
Additional Formats (note)
  • Available both in print and online.
Contents
Introduction -- The eradication of poverty and hunger -- HIgh-level policy dialogue on current developments in the world economy and international economic cooperation -- Thematic discussion : "strengthening efforts at all levels to promote pro-poor sustained economic growth, including through equitable macroeconomic policies" -- Annual ministerial review : "strengthening efforts to eradicate poverty and hunger, including through the global partnership for development" : the national perspective -- How are we doing in the fight against hunger and malnutrition? -- Are we making poverty history : the role of global partnership for development -- Official launch of the development cooperation forum -- The high-level segment ministerial roundtable breakfasts -- Contribution of non-governmental organizations.
Call Number
JBE 08-771
ISBN
  • 9789211045758
  • 9211045754
OCLC
212413879
Title
Strengthening efforts to eradicate poverty and hunger : dialogues at the Economic and Social Council / [prepared by] Dept. of Economic and Social Affairs, Office for ECOSOC Support and Coordination.
Imprint
New York : United Nations, 2007.
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references.
Additional Formats
Available both in print and online.
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United Nations. Economic and Social Council. Office for ECOSOC Support and Coordination.
Research Call Number
JBE 08-771
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