“Impact of the Global Economic Crisis on Children: UNICEF's Perspectives and Proposal for Action”

International Symposium
Presented by
Waseda University Organization for Japan-US Studies
Research Group “International Cooperation”

“Impact of the Global Economic Crisis on Children:
UNICEF's Perspectives and Proposal for Action”

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DATE: 18 May (Monday), 2009
TIME: 17:30―19:00
VENUE: Ibuka Memorial Hall, International Conference Center (Bldg #18), Waseda University

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PROGRAM:
Opening Remarks (5 minutes):
Dr. Yasushi Katsuma, Assistant Dean, Faculty of International Research & Education;
Director & Professor, International Studies Program, Graduate School of Asia-Pacific Studies, Waseda University

Presentations (15 minutes each):
1. “Impact of the Global Economic Crisis on Children: Situation Analysis and
Recommended Response”

Dr. Saad Houry, Deputy Executive Director, UNICEF New York Headquarters

2. “Impact of the Global Economic Crisis on the Global Aid Environment and ODA”
Ms. Afshan Khan, Director, Public-Sector Alliances &
Resource Mobilization Office, UNICEF New York Headquarters

3. “Impact of the Global Economic Crisis on Fragile States and the Need
for Disaster Risk Reduction Measures”

Mr. Louis-Georges Arsenault, Director, Office of Emergency
Programmes, UNICEF New York Headquarters

Questions and Answers (35 minutes):
Moderator: Dr. Yasushi Katsuma, Professor, Waseda University

Closing Remarks (5 minutes):
Ms. June Kunugi, Director, UNICEF Tokyo Office

LANGUAGE: English

REGISTRATION: Free. No registration is required

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