CFC Webinar on the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty, 17 October 2023 15:00‐16:00 hrs CET
2023 marks the 30th anniversary of the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty, designated by the United Nations to raise awareness about the urgent need to eliminate poverty globally. The theme for 2023 is “Decent Work and Social Protection: Putting Dignity in Practice for All”.
The CFC Secretariat joins the commemoration of the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty on Tuesday, 17 October 2023 by organising a webinar to discuss ways of enabling individuals living in impoverished conditions to make informed choices and participate meaningfully in decision-making processes that will impact their lives and restore their dignity.
The keynote speaker will be Mr Rabin S. Baldewsingh. Mr Rabin is a Dutch politician, writer, poet and filmmaker of Surinamese-Indian descent. Since 15 October 2021, he has been the National Coordinator against Discrimination and Racism (NCDR) of the Netherlands. From 2006 to 2018 he was alderman for the Labour Party (PvdA) in the municipality of The Hague.
Eradicating poverty is a complex and multifaceted challenge, and managing commodity dependence is just one aspect of it. However, addressing this issue can contribute significantly to poverty reduction by promoting economic stability, diversification, and sustainable development in commodity-dependent regions. It requires cooperation and coordination among governments, international organizations, the private sector, and civil society to create lasting solutions. By exploring investment models and understanding the struggles of smallholders at the beginning of the value chain, we can work towards liberating them from poverty and reducing their dependency on commodities. For more information, please see our Concept Note.
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