Monthly Archives: November 2011
Aid Effectiveness Forum in Busan; Middle East peace process; Afghanistan; Libya and more
Speaking at the Fourth High-Level Forum on Aid Effectiveness in Busan in the Republic of Korea, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon urged countries today to fulfill their aid commitments and invest in the world’s poor, adding that success will only be attained if donors unite their efforts and ensure their financial support is accountable, flexible and country-driven. Mr. Ban said governments must not let the global economic crisis keep them from supporting those most in need.
What to Expect from the Durban Climate Talks
I’ll admit, my expectations are low. That said, this teleconference with the Energy and Climate team at the UN Foundation did leave me optimistic that at least some progress will be made in Durban, South Africa where leaders will meet for another round of international climate negotiations.
Sneak Preview of the 2011 mHealth Summit
The 2011 mHealth Summit kicks off next week at the National Harbor near Washington, DC. Listen to the audio of a teleconference previewing the summit.
Middle East peace process; Lebanon; Iran; Somalia; Yemen and more
Middle East peace process: Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today led a chorus of United Nations officials in stressing the need for a just and lasting solution to the question of Palestine and achieving a comprehensive peace in the Middle East. “The establishment of a Palestinian State, living in peace next to a secure Israel, is long overdue,” Mr. Ban said, in a message marking the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People, which is observed annually on 29 November.
Human Rights Council Once Again Proves Its Worth
At some point in the near future, the ICC will issue an arrest warrant for Bashar al Assad. When that day comes, remember that it was the Human Rights Council that kicked off the series of events that lead to Assad ending up on a most-wanted list.
Bananas from Jersey: How the world is losing trillions to tax havens
According to a report by the Tax Justice Network, trillions of dollars are lost every year to tax evasion – a problem which affects developing and industrialized nations alike.
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The SC; HRC; DPRK; South Sudan
The SC: The Security Council today held its last consultations under the Council Presidency of ROK. Tomorrow, Russia will take over the rotating Presidency of the Security Council for March under Ambassador Vitaly Churkin.
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The SG; Mali; Middle East; Palestine
The SG: At the Fifth Global Forum of the UN Alliance of Civilizations in Vienna, Austria today, the SG emphasized the role of youth in ensuring a “prosperous, equitable and peaceful future.”
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The SG; DRC; HRC; Palestinian Prisoner
The SG: In Ethiopia over the weekend, the SG is now in the United Arab Emirates. Today he met with Sheikh Mohammad bin Rashed Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE, where the two discussed developments in the region, including Syria, Iran, Lebanon, Egypt and Jordan, and in the Middle East Peace Process.
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