TDB 59th session: Item 9 (24 Sept 2012)

Item 9 - Investment for development: Towards a new generation of investment policies for inclusive growth and sustainable development The session will began with an introduction of the UNCTAD Investment Policy Framework for Sustainable Development by Mr. James Zhan, Director, DIAE, that will also touched on recent trends on Foreign Direct Investment flows and policies. A panel discussion followed. Opening remarks Introduction by Mr. James Zhan, Director, Division on Investment and Enterprise Panellists H.E. Ms. Anabel González, Minister of Foreign Trade of Costa Rica H.E. Mr. Rob Davies, Minister of Trade and Industry of South Africa Mr. Jeffrey Sachs, Special Adviser to United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon on the Millennium Development Goals and Director of The Earth Institute at Columbia University (via video-link)