On the occasion of UNIDO’s 50th anniversary celebrations, the event "PARTNERS om the ROAD" on 21st of november 2016 will bring together selected partners of UNIDO, including high-level representatives from the Governments, development finance institutions, and the private sector, leading a discussion on the achievement of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development through solid development partnerships.
Keynote speakers and panellists featured include (tentative) :
Mr. LI Yong, Director General, UNIDO
H.E. Dr. Mebrahtu Meles, State Minister, Minister of Industry, Ethiopia
Mr. Juan Carlos Mathews Salazar, Vice-Minister of SMEs and Industry, Ministry of Production, Peru (tbc)
H.E. Mr. Aly Ngouille Ndiaye, Minister, Ministry of Industry and Mining, Senegal
Mr. Mahmoud Mohieldin, Senior Vice-President for the 2030 Development Agenda, United Nations Relations and Partnerships, World Bank Group
Mr. Jean-Francois Van Boxmeer, Chief Executive Officer, HEINEKEN
Ms. Marjeta Jager, Deputy Director General, Directorate-General for International Cooperation and Development (DEVCO), European Commission
Mr. Jonathan Taylor, Vice President, European Investment Bank
Mr. Guoli Tian, Chairman of the Board of Directors, Bank of China
Ms. Debra Kerzman, European Resident Representative, Asian Development Bank
We would be happy to facilitate students’ registration on a first-come-first-serve basis. If you want to participate please write a mail to: "g.yoka(at)unido.org"