Ministerial Round Tables

Ministerial Round Table "Education and Economic Development"
(19-20 October, Room X, retransmission: Room II)

The Round Table will examine the interface between education and economic development and orient UNESCO’s action and priorities in this field. Sessions will address the right to education and development; the contribution of education to economic growth; education and sustainable development and partnerships for education and economic development.

Contact: Mark Richmond, phone: 8 08 17

Video on demand: 19 October (morning | afternoon)

Video on demand: 20 October (morning | (afternoon)

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Ministerial Round Table "Science and Technology for Sustainable Development and the Role of UNESCO"
(26-27 October, Room X)

The Round Table will consider how the Organization’s strategic objectives may be translated into actions that harness science and technology for development. Among the issues discussed will be the mobilization of international cooperation for innovative policies as well as guidelines for UNESCO’s action in science and technology for 2008-2013.

Contact: Maciej Nalecz, phone: 8 39 30

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