Macroeconomics / Beyond GDP
Current “free” trade agreements and investment treaties give corporations excessive power over sovereign states and negatively impact women…
HLPF 2017: Jo Crawford’s QA Response on “Addressing Multi-Dimensions of Poverty and Inequalities”
"To end poverty everywhere, we need to know who is poor, in what way, to what extent, and then use this information to drive action. This requires data about individuals. We also need to measure a [...]
Analysis and key Recommendations on Sustained and Inclusive Economic Growth and Macroeconomic Policy Questions
The Women’s Major Group (WMG) considers that addressing sustained and inclusive economic growth and macroeconomic policy questions is fundamental in shaping the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG). [...]
Global Partnership for Sustainable Development Goals: Bhumika Muchhala’s Intervention
Read Bhumika Muchhala's (Third World Network -TWN) combined contribution on behalf of the WMG for the Sixth Session of the Open Working Group on the Sustainable Development Goals, December 2013. Dow [...]
Presentation at the Morning Hearing on Sustained and Inclusive Economic Growth 5th Session of the Open Working Group (5OWG)
During the 5th Session of the OWG on SDGs, held on the UN Headquarters on 23 Nov, 2013, Nicole Bidegain (DAWN) spoke on behalf of the Women´s Major Group […] [...]
8th Session of Open Working Group (8OWG) on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): Rule of Law and Governance
"Women stabilize governments through restorative justice and good governance. The rise of the globalization of community resources has worked to destroy many women's leadership traditions as women are [...]
5th Session of the Open Working Group (5OWG): Analysis and key recommendations on Sustained and Inclusive Economic Growth and Macroeconomic Policy Questions
Read the combined statement presented by the Women's Major Group, during the 5th session of the OWG on SDGs, held at the UN Headquarters from 25-27 November 2013. Download here. [...]