4th UNECE International PPP Forum
IISD is pleased to participate in the three-day International Public–Private Partnership (PPP) Forum hosted by the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE), taking place May 7–9, 2019, in Geneva, Switzerland.
IISD is pleased to participate in the three-day International Public–Private Partnership (PPP) Forum hosted by the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE), taking place May 7–9, 2019, in Geneva, Switzerland.
Oshani Perera, Director, Public Procurement and Infrastructure Finance, will speak on the project impact assessment tools panel on May 7.
The forum will showcase projects and approaches to people-first PPPs and highlight how collaboration can achieve the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
The event is organized by the UNECE in cooperation with the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA). It is a unique platform to bring together hundreds of experts from the private sector, academia, civil society and UN member states to discuss the future of people-first PPPs.
Learn more about the forum on UNECE's website.
Upcoming events
Bridging the Gap Between Tax and Investment Communities: Understanding tax incentives in investment laws
Webinar bringing together tax and investment communities to discuss coordination challenges in the design, approval, and oversight of tax incentives.
The EU Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism: Implications for Viet Nam's Steel and Aluminum Sectors
This workshop offers Viet Nam-based steel and aluminum exporters practical guidance on meeting their EU CBAM compliance obligations.
The Hidden Billions: Tax expenditure reform for sustainable finance
As national budgets tighten and overseas development aid shrinks, the global search for sustainable finance has reached a critical turning point. At the FCDO Global Partnership Conference, IISD Tax and Sovereign Debt Director Alexandra Readhead will deliver a feature talk revealing how the hidden tax expenditures can be harnessed to create immediate fiscal space and steer investment toward a green, inclusive future.
ASEAN Regional Workshop on Carbon Pricing and Carbon Markets
This workshop will explore policy design options suited to national contexts in the ASEAN region, and strengthen readiness for participation in international carbon markets, including under Article 6 of the Paris Agreement.