The Intergovernmental Group of Experts on Financing for Development was a core outcome of UNCTAD's fourteenth Ministerial Conference, held in 2016 in Nairobi (Kenya).

The purpose of the Intergovernmental Group of Experts is to provide a forum for discussion on the issues, concerns and challenges raised in the implementation and follow-up of the Addis Ababa Action Agenda and Agenda 2030.

UNCTAD's fifteenth Ministerial Conference confirmed that the work of the Intergovernmental Groups of Experts are important elements under the intergovernmental machinery.

Participation

This session is open to all member States of UNCTAD. Other organizations, including specialised agencies, intergovernmental bodies and non-governmental organizations in the general and special categories, as well as academia and the private sector, may participate as observers.

Written contributions

In order to facilitate deliberations and the informal exchange of experiences and best practices on the topics to be discussed, member States and observers are requested to submit written contributions to the UNCTAD secretariat.

Registration

Online registration is mandatory for all those wishing to attend the meeting and is required in order to be included in the list of participants.

Logistics

The session will be held with physical participation at the Palais des Nations. Those who cannot attend the meeting in person will be able to listen to the live audio stream in the six official languages of the United Nations.

The link to listen live will be sent to registered participants, at the email address used for registration, one day in advance of the start of the session.