In its resolution 2016/6, the Economic and Social Council decided that the priority theme for the 2017-2018 review and policy cycle of the Commission for Social Development is “Strategies for eradicating poverty to achieve sustainable development for all.” In the resolution, the Council also affirmed that the Commission would contribute to the follow-up of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, within its existing mandate.

The 2017 ECOSOC Integration Segment is taking place from 8 – 10 May this year on the theme: “Making eradication of poverty an integral objective of all policies: what will it take?”, as a contribution to the main theme of the 2017 session of the Council, “Eradicating poverty in all its forms and dimensions through promoting sustainable development, expanding opportunities and addressing related challenges.”

The ECOSOC Integration Segment serves as a platform for key stakeholders to identify and discuss opportunities and challenges in developing integrated approaches to tackle poverty in a sustained, inclusive and sustainable manner. The meeting considers best practices, lessons learned and recommendations at the national, regional and international levels, with a view to extract policy recommendations to guide integrated policy making for poverty eradication.

This side event will be an opportunity to consider national experiences, best practices and lessons learned on integrated policymaking for poverty reduction in Western Asia and provide a platform for key stakeholders to identify and discuss opportunities and challenges in developing integrated approaches to tackle poverty in a sustained, inclusive and sustainable way.

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