Theme 1: Globalization, Trade in Services and Intangibles: Conceptual Challenges and Measurement Issues; Theme 2: The Potential and Challenges of Big Data and other Alternative Data in the Production of Prices, National Accounts, and Measures of Economic Well-Being; Theme 3: Time Use, Welfare...

The symposium’s key topics: - Financial and monetary reforms for sustainable development: Global and regional initiatives What are the global and regional initiatives needed to avert new crises and make trade and finance work for full and productive employment, reduce inequalities and promote...

Forum Sessions: - Developments and trends in social security - Demographic challenges - Governance and management - Extension of social security coverage - Focus on Africa - Social Security Summit

The conference will discuss food security in its domestic and international dimensions and in the light of the recent global food crisis. Topics: 1. Global food price drivers and future trends 2. The new food price environment and implications for trade 3. The role of local production systems in...