Special Events
In addition to the network’s Annual Conference and Parliamentarians in the Field visits, PNoWB also regularly participates in a number of special events including global summits, parliamentary assembly caucuses and economic briefing sessions. See below for a list of recent PNoWB special events and a brief write-up detailing the network’s participation.
PNoWB special events in the past six months:
Creation of the Nordic-Baltic Chapter - PNoWB created a new regional Chapter on 25 January 2010 following the initiative of Jeppe Kofod and Marion Pedersen from the Danish Parliament, with the support of the Nordic Council.
World Bank consultations on Energy - Jamil Saghir, World Bank Director Energy, Transport and Water, began his consultations on Energy in Copenhagen on 25 January 2010. 50 MPs and representatives from the Civil Society participated.
Inter-parliamentary meeting in Copenhagen - PNoWB participated in the inter-parliamentary conference organized by the IPU and Danish Parliament on 16 December 2009 on the occasion of the UN Climate Change Conference.
COP15 - PNoWB facilitated the organization of bilateral meetings between the delegation of the European Parliament and the World Bank and OECD representatives in Copenhagen.
Anti-Bribery Convention - OECD celebrated the Anti-Corruption Day and the 10th anniversary of its Anti-Bribery Convention on 9 December 2009 in Paris and Washington DC. A new recommendation was adopted. PNoWB participated in the high-level roundtable.
OECD/CEPII Conference - OECD and CEPII held their 5th annual cooperative conference on 27 November 2009, which was attended by PNoWB. The event focused on the global crisis and its effects on emerging economies and LICs.
IMF Regional Economic Outlook for Africa- The IMF launched its Regional Economic Outlook for Africa on 21 October 2009. PNoWB participated in this event co-sponsored by the IMF, the World Bank and the Agence française de développement.
World Bank/IMF Meetings in Istanbul- A PNoWB delegation comprised of several Board members participated in the World Bank/IMF meetings in Istanbul from 2 to 7 October 2009.
G20 Consultations online- The Overseas Development Institute (ODI) and Debt Relief International (DRI) carried out a consultation of civil society, research, academic, government and private sector organisations in Low Income Countries on behalf of DFID. The results of the consultation were used by the UK Government as part of a review of International Financial Institutions to the G20 Finance Ministers meeting on 4-5 September.