Day 1: Macroeconomic and financial governance on the road to 2015
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What new vision (or “development paradigm shift”) can transform economic development
dynamics in a manner that simultaneously pursues the goals of poverty eradication, full and
decent employment and reducing inequalities, while at the same time promoting social and
environmental regeneration and sustainability?
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There is a growing consensus that inequality within and between countries is a key barrier to
inclusive growth, poverty reduction and, ultimately, economic development. How can inequality
be addressed in the post-2015 development agenda?
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What are the barriers to poverty reduction worldwide and in developing countries that could be
usefully addressed through a global agreement?
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What could a new agreement do to tackle one of the most pressing global issues of all – the lack
of decent jobs and livelihoods? What is the range of collective actions that would have a real
impact on jobs and livelihoods?
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What reforms to the international financial system are needed in support of an inclusive and
sustainable development agenda (e.g. capital controls, financial transaction tax, debt crisis
resolution mechanisms)? Are such reforms possible given the power and influence of financial
markets?
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How can regional financial and monetary initiatives provide an alternative or complement to
global initiatives?
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Can the UN play a more positive and dynamic role in revitalizing the multilateral economic
architecture?