United Nations Association-USA: Digital Decade of Development for Enterprises
Thu, July 29, 2021 12:00 PM - Thu, July 29, 2021 1:00 PM at Virtual
The United Nations Association of the United States of Amercia (UNA-USA) continues its Global Engagement Online series with this hour-long discussion on digital enterprises. This webinar will recognize the UN’s work to support Micro-, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises Day.
Small and medium sized enterprises make up a large portion of the economy in terms of productivity as well as employment. Thus, there is a need to focus on the importance of micro-, small and medium- sized enterprises in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals, in particular in promoting innovation, creativity and reach SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth.
SPEAKERS INCLUDE:
- Lorenzo Tosini, Programme Officer, United Nations Conference on Trade and Development
- Dragan Radic, Director, ILO Enterprises Management Team
- Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, World Trade Organization (Tentative)
- Eddie Ndupo, SDG Advocate