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29 October, Geneva, Switzerland. SIXIEME SYMPOSIUM DE LA HAUTE ECOLE DE GESTION DE GENEVE. La crise économique actuelle démontre, si cela était encore nécessaire, que le succès d’une organisation n’est pas lié uniquement à sa pure performance financière, mais aussi à sa capacité de créer de la valeur ajoutée durable et de s’intégrer dans le tissu collectif dans lequel elle opère. Le management durable est la clé de lecture qui permet d’appliquer concrètement dans les entreprises des approches destinées à assurer le succès économique tout en répondant aux engagements sociaux, environnementaux et éthiques vis-à-vis de la collectivité. C’est pourquoi le 6ème Symposium de la Haute école de gestion de Genève (HEG-Genève) consacré au Management durable s’adresse aux manager, cadre ou chef-fe de service qui désirent positionner stratégiquement leur organisation et connaître les nouveaux outils de gestion durable. http://www.hesge.ch/heg/symposium/2009/welcome.asp
2-3 November 2009, Bangkok, Thailand. ASIA-PACIFIC TRADE ECONOMISTS’ CONFERENCE. Under the heading “Trade-led growth in times of Crisis,” the conference will be an opportunity for trade researchers and policy makers to discuss implications of the global economic crisis for trade in the Asia-Pacific region. The conference will feature panel discussions led by eminent trade specialists and presentations by researchers on a wide range of trade-related issues, including trade governance, trade facilitation, trade liberalisation in services, and trade and development. The conference will celebrate the 5th anniversary of the Asia-Pacific Research and Training network on Trade (ARTNeT) and is organised by the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP), in collaboration with the International Development Research Centre (IDRC), Canada, the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD), the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Regional Centre in Colombo, and the World Trade Organization (WTO). The conference brochure can be viewed at http://www.unescap.org/tid/artnet/mtg/ARTNeT%20conference-1.pdf with organisational details listed on the Conference website http://www.unescap.org/tid/artnet/artnet_conference.asp. Please register by writing to ramjoue@un.org (no registration fee).
WTO Events
An updated list of forthcoming WTO meetings is posted at http://www.wto.org/meets_public/meets_e.pdf. Please bear in mind that dates and times of WTO meetings are often changed, and that the WTO does not always announce the important informal meetings of the different bodies. Unless otherwise indicated, all WTO meetings are held at the WTO, Centre William Rappard, rue de Lausanne 154, 1211 Geneva, Switzerland, and are open to WTO Members and accredited observers only.
28 October: COUNCIL FOR TRADE-RELATED ASPECTS OF INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS - SPECIAL SESSION
28 October: Working PARTY ON THE ACCESSION OF THE REPUBLIC OF LEBANON
28-29 October: COMMITTEE ON SANITARY AND PHYTOSANITARY MEASURES
30 October: COUNCIL FOR TRADE IN GOODS
30 October: STDF WORKSHOP “USING ECONOMIC ANALYSIS TO INFORM SPS DECISION MAKING”
2 November: COMMITTEE ON TRADE IN FINANCIAL SERVICES
3 November: COMMITTEE ON TRADE AND DEVELOPMENT - SESSION ON AID FOR TRADE
3 November: COMMITTEE ON TRADE AND DEVELOPMENT
Other Upcoming Events
4-5 November, Paris, France. OECD GLOBAL FORUM ON ENVIRONMENT ON ECO-INNOVATION. Most OECD countries consider eco-innovation as an important part of the response to contemporary challenges, including climate change and energy security. In addition, many countries consider that eco-innovation could be a source of competitive advantages in the fast-growing environmental goods and services sector. A number of policy issues have emerged from an inventory of policies and programmes that OECD countries have put in place to promote eco-innovation. The Global Forum on Environment on Eco-Innovation will provide an opportunity to share experiences and explore avenues for further international co-operation on these and related issues. The Forum is free of charge and interested participants are kindly requested to fill in the registration form available at http://www.oecd.org/document/48/0,3343,en_2649_34333_42430704_1_1_1_37425,00.html and return it by email to gfsd.eco-innovation@oecd.org or by fax (+33 (0)1 44 30 61 79).
5-6 November, Geneva, Switzerland. CONFERENCE ON BUILDING PARTNERSHIPS FOR MOBILISING RESOURCES FOR IP AND DEVELOPMENT. The overall aim of the conference, which is being hosted by the World Intellectual Property Organization, is to support developing countries, with a particular focus on Least Developed Countries (LDCs) and Africa, to access resources to promote the legal, commercial and economic exploitation of intellectual property in these countries. The conference will provide practical examples which show the development impact that can be achieved through the integration and use of IP in national development plans and in the context of the UN Development Assistance Framework and Poverty Reduction Strategy Papers. The conference will focus on three main IP-related thematic areas: aid for trade, science, technology and innovation for development, and ‘the digital divide’. For registration and more information, visit http://www.wipo.int/meetings/en/2009/res_dev_ge/index.html
6 November, Geneva, Switzerland. THE IMPACT OF THE DOHA ROUND ON KENYA: LESSONS FOR DEVELOPING COUNTRIES. The UN Development Programme and IDEAS Centre have the pleasure to host the presentation of the report, “The Impact of the Doha Round on Kenya,” which analyses the effects on Kenya’s economy of a Doha negotiation package that came close to being agreed in July 2008. The study examines the adjustment costs of trade liberalisation under Doha and provides insights on how the Doha Round might affect the distribution of income. By analysing the impact of the Doha Round on Kenya, this study contributes to the larger debate about the role of trade liberalisation in development. It also contains an analysis of the impact of such Doha package for the Sub- Saharan African region offering the broader contours of the effects of a likely deal. Speakers and discussants will include Eduardo Zepeda of the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace and UNDP, Esperanza Duran of AITIC and Nicholas Imboden of IDEAS Centre, among others. The meeting will be held from 1:00pm to 3:00pm on Friday 6 November at the World Meteorological Organization. Light refreshments will be provided from 12:00pm. For logistical reasons, please confirm your participation by sending an email to laurent.charlet@ideascentre.ch or by fax at +41 (0)22 807 17 41.
11-13 November, New Delhi, India. A BETTER FUTURE FOR HUMANITY IN THE 21ST CENTURY - INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY (IP) IN A CHANGING WORLD: NEW CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES. The event is organised by The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), in cooperation with the Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion, Ministry of Commerce and Industry of the Government of India and with the assistance of the Federation of Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FICCI). The forum will provide an opportunity for a range of stakeholders engaged in promoting innovation, including high-level economic and technology policy-makers, heads of intellectual property (IP) offices, academics and the private sector to exchange experiences and ideas on topical IP issues. Emphasis will also be placed on examining ways to harness the potential benefits of using IP strategically to create opportunities for improved business competitiveness, market expansion and economic development. The forum is open to WIPO Member States and WIPO-accredited international organisations engaged in innovation promotion. IP professionals and representatives of the private sector and the research and academic communities are also invited to participate. Contact Sheetal Chopra at sheetal.chopra@ficci.com for registration information.
17 November, London, United Kingdom. GLOBAL TRADE CONTROLS. Through relevant debates and information sharing, this high-level conference, sponsored by the Washington International Trade Association, will provide attendees with a thorough update and practical tools to carve out essential business opportunities. The two-day conference will mainly comprise plenary and panel sessions to encourage feedback and interaction with the audience, together with streamed sessions on both days to allow further in depth discussion. During the conference there will be a review of developments in global trade controls to ensure best practice, an update of the latest issues and the practical impact on everyday work, and debates on current contentious topics. For more information, please visit http://www.wita.org/ht/display/EventDetails/i/36584/pid/33238
24-25 November, Berlin, Germany. 4TH INTERNATIONAL RENEWABLE ENERGY STORAGE CONFERENCE. The IRES 2009 presents new perspectives, the state of technology and especially the resulting energy storage applications that open up ground breaking opportunities for the dynamic exploitation of electricity and heat from renewable sources. Besides the technological and scientific questions regarding an integrated regenerative energy system IRES will also highlight the necessary political framework for the market penetration of renewable energy and the support schemes for energy storage technologies. The IRES conference series brings together stakeholders from the regenerative and conventional energy industries, from R&D and politics. It acts as a stimulus for their strategies to enhance the entry of renewable energy. The conference programme is available online at http://www.eurosolar.de/en/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=362&Itemid=105
24-25 November, Geneva, Switzerland. INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON RISK ASSESSMENT AND MANAGEMENT. Risk permeates all aspects of life. A professional management of uncertainty is essential for the resilience and effectiveness of all organisations, be they governmental or business. The conference is organised to promote an exchange of experience on the use of risk assessment and management techniques in: technical regulations; standards; conformity assessment; accreditation; metrology; and market surveillance. The conference will benefit from input from academia, governmental authorities, international standards organisations, conformity assessment bodies and business associations. For more details, please visit http://www.unece.org/trade/wp6/documents/2009/2009_ConferenceRisk.htm
30 November - 2 December, Geneva, Switzerland. SEVENTH WTO MINISTERIAL CONFERENCE. This three-day meeting will be a regular gathering of ministers to engage in a broad evaluation of the functioning of the multilateral trading system. It is not intended to serve as a Doha Round negotiating session. The general theme for the discussions will be ‘The WTO, the Multilateral Trading System and the Current Global Economic Environment’. For more information, please visit http://www.wto.org/english/thewto_e/minist_e/min09_e/min09_e.htm
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