The UNDP Global Policy Centre for Governance will host the 2nd Policy Symposium on Finance, Integrity, and Governance (FIG) in New York. This symposium will serve as a platform for discussions on enhancing public debt arrangements and improving the accountability and inclusiveness of professional service providers, often referred to as ‘enablers.’
Key Details:
Focus Areas: The symposium will cover critical issues related to financial integrity, aiming to foster dialogue among diverse stakeholders, including government officials, academics, civil society members, and industry representatives.
Format: The event will take place in an informal ‘Chatham House’ setting, which encourages open dialogue and confidentiality among participants.
Context: This symposium is part of the preparations leading up to the 4th International Conference on Financing for Development (FfD4), scheduled for July 2025. The FIG initiative aims to complement ongoing negotiations among member states related to financing for development.
Support and Collaboration: The initiative is supported by the Government of Norway and is being implemented in collaboration with UNDESA (United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs).
Previous Symposium Insights
The 1st FIG Policy Symposium, which took place in May 2024, focused on international tax cooperation and illicit financial flows. For insights from that event, participants can access the accompanying working paper, which provides valuable findings and recommendations.
Conclusion
The upcoming 2nd FIG Symposium presents a significant opportunity for stakeholders to collaboratively address vital financial integrity issues and work towards more effective and accountable public debt management practices. Participants can look forward to engaging discussions and the sharing of best practices aimed at fostering inclusive governance.
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