Event archive
December 2020
Conference
Towards resilient and inclusive societies: leveraging the role of local authorities to deal with migration
Cities and local governments have a critical role to play in harnessing the contribution of migrants for socio-economic development. It is at local level where the economic potential of newcomers can be leveraged to foster socio-economic…
November 2020
Meeting
Economic Consequences of COVID-19 on National Minorities
The protracted lockdown, although necessary to save lives, has impacted throughout the migration process, disrupting labour markets, the flow of remittances and prospects for development. Restoring human connectivity and a smooth…
September 2020
Conference
Concluding Meeting of the 28th OSCE Economic and Environmental Forum
The Concluding Meeting of the 28 th OSCE Economic and Environmental Forum dedicated to “Promoting security, stability and economic growth in the OSCE area by preventing and combating corruption through innovation, increased transparency and…
July 2020
Meeting
The potential of open data in enhancing transparency and accountability during the COVID-19 crisis era
Governments worldwide have taken extraordinary measures in the emergency situations created by the COVID-19 crisis. Open data portals and digital platforms have become vital in making information available to the public and relevant…
June 2020
Conference
The impact of COVID-19 on labour migration
COVID-19 is posing an unprecedented challenge to the circulation of goods and people and is having a negative impact on working conditions, particularly for those working in essential services with no possibility of “smart” work. The…
Conference
COVID-19’s impact on connectivity and trade - Sustainable responses in the digital era
The COVID-19 pandemic has had a severe impact on the global economic outlook, including by exposing the resiliency of supply chains in an unprecedented way. International movement of people and goods has been facing terrific challenges…
May 2020
Conference
Environmental co-operation in the time of COVID-19 pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic is taking place in a broader context of unprecedented global challenges, with the climate crisis, environmental changes and socio-economic inequality shaping a rather turbulent decade ahead. Protecting and leveraging…
April 2020
Conference
Economic and Environmental Impacts of COVID-19 and their implications for security
Due to the impact of COVID-19 the global outlook is dire. The ILO’s estimates on global unemployment – a record spike of 195 million job losses – the WTO’s predictions on trade worldwide – an expected decline between 13 and 32 percent - are…