Peace, Trade, Development and Innovations: Insights from International Leaders

Special Event

Peace and Trade

Peace, Trade, Development and Innovations: Insights from International Leaders

University for Peace, Geneva Peacebuilding Platform

15/10/2024 @ 15:00 - 16:00
Palais de Nations room V – In person

This panel discussion aims to explore the nexus between trade, innovations, development, and peace, examining how these elements intersect and influence each other. Through insights from distinguished speakers representing key international organizations, we seek to deepen our understanding of the opportunities and challenges inherent in leveraging trade and innovation for sustainable development and peacebuilding.

High-Level Panel

Welcome Remarks

Prof. Francisco Rojas Aravena - Rector of the University of Peace

High-Level Panel

Speakers

Ms. Rebeca Grynspan - Secretary-General of the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD), UNCTAD

Ms. Pamela Coke-Hamilton - Executive Director of the International Trade Centre (ITC), ITC

Amb. Xiangchen Zhang - Deputy Director-General of the World Trade Organization (WTO), WTO

Ms Tatiana Molcean - UN Under Secretary-General and UNECE Executive Secretary, UN

High-Level Panel

Moderators

Amb. David Fernández Puyana - Permanent Delegation of the University for Peace to the United Nations Office and other international organizations in Geneva