Implementing the Private Sector Priorities in Support of the Antigua & Barbuda Agenda for SIDS
Overview:
The UN Office of the High Representative for Least Developed Countries, Landlocked Developing Countries, and Small Island Developing States (UN-OHRLLS) invites you to a pivotal webinar focusing on the outcomes of the SIDS Global Business Network Forum 2024. This webinar will delve into how the private sector can support the Antigua & Barbuda Agenda for SIDS (ABAS) and implement the transformative recommendations that emerged from the Forum.
Background:
The SIDS Global Business Network (SIDS-GBN), spearheaded by UN-OHRLLS, fosters public-private partnerships and promotes sustainable development in Small Island Developing States (SIDS). The SIDS-GBN Forum 2024, held in Antigua & Barbuda on 25-26 May 2024, focused on key areas including the Blue-Green Economy, Local Community Empowerment, the Enabling Business Environment, and Financing and Investment.
The Forum produced a set of transformative recommendations aimed at enhancing private sector engagement and facilitating effective public-private partnerships in support of the ABAS. These recommendations are outlined in the document titled “Private Sector Priorities in Support of the ABAS.”
Webinar Objectives:
Present the Outcomes: Review the key outcomes and recommendations from the SIDS-GBN Forum 2024.
Discuss Implementation: Explore strategies for implementing the private sector priorities and mobilizing support.
Engage Stakeholders: Hear from various stakeholders on their suggestions and commitments to advancing the priorities outlined in the Forum.
Key Participants:
- Representatives from UN-OHRLLS
- Key partners, including the International Trade Center (ITC)
- Stakeholders from the private sector, governments, civil society, academia, and other sectors
How to Participate:
Join us online for this important discussion and contribute to shaping the future of private sector engagement in SIDS. Details for joining the webinar will be shared closer to the event date.
Contact Information:
For further information and to register, please contact [email protected].
Note: This webinar represents a critical step in translating the outcomes of the SIDS-GBN Forum into actionable strategies and ensuring continued progress towards the goals of the ABAS and the UN’s 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). We look forward to your participation and valuable contributions.
