IPC-IG will be supporting the Brazilian Ministry of Social Development and Fight against Hunger (MDS) in the organization of the Seminar “Urban Productive Inclusion” to be held on May 8-9 in Campinas, Brazil. The Seminar aims at presenting and discussing the main results of Brazil Without Extreme Poverty Plan, with focus on the productive inclusion of [...]
ESCAP flagship Survey calls for a paradigm shift in macroeconomic policies to make growth inclusive and sustainable Brasilia, 18 April 2013 – Asia-Pacific economies will see subdued growth in 2013 after last year’s sharp slowdown caused by external factors, the United Nations said in its annual regional social and economic report released today in Brasilia. [...]
Brasília, March 27, 2013 – The International Policy Center for Inclusive Growth hosted a 10-day E-discussion between February 10th and March 4th on the topic of climate-smart agriculture (CSA) with support from the UK Department for International Development. The discussion attempted to address the key tensions that exist at the intersection of climate change and agriculture [...]
Brasília, March 20, 2013 – “On this first International Day of Happiness, let us reinforce our commitment to inclusive and sustainable human development and renew our pledge to help others. When we contribute to the common good, we ourselves are enriched. Compassion promotes happiness and will help build the future we want.” Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon [...]
Brasília, March 19, 2013 – A delegation from Senegal comprised of political leaders and United Nations representatives convened at the IPC-IG/UNDP on March 18, 2013 to better understand the successes of social protection policies in Brazil. The Senegalese delegation is visiting Brazil to attend the International Seminar on Social Policy for Development offered by the [...]
Source: UN Multimedia, UNAIDS, and ip-watch.org Brasília, March 08, 2013 – The Joint UN Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) and the UN Development Programme (UNDP) are actively promoting an extension of the transition period under which LDCs comply with the Agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS). It is envisioned that granting an extension will facilitate [...]
The IPC-IG celebrates International Women’s Day by showcasing publications with gender-related research Brasília, March 08, 2013 – “Providing women with income, land rights and credit would mean fewer malnourished children. Studies show that higher levels of gender equality correlate positively with higher levels of per capita gross national product. Opening economic opportunities to women would [...]
The UNDP IPC-IG, World Bank, IPEA and MDS unite efforts and experiences to promote the exchange of successful practices in the fight against poverty. Portuguese version available at: UNDP Brazil Brasília, March 6, 2013 – In an unprecedented partnership, four institutions that have been recognized for their commitment to fighting poverty joined forces this week [...]
Source: interacademics.net, SciDev.Net, phys.org, infosurhoy.com Brasília, March 01, 2013 – Scientists from 55 countries convened at a conference held in Rio de Janeiro to strategize ways to reduce poverty through scientific innovation on February 24-27, 2013. Entitled ‘Grand Challenges and Integrated Innovations: Science for Poverty Eradication and Sustainable Development’, the conference debate focused on key [...]
Brasilia, Brazil, 29 November 2012 – The International Policy Centre for Inclusive Growth (IPC-IG) will host the seminar “Recent Developments in the Role and Design of Social Protection Programmes – a Policy Dialogue, Expert Workshop and South-South Learning Event” to take place in Brasilia, December 3rd -5th 2012. Researchers, academics and policy makers from Latin America, [...]
