Divided we stand: How polarization threatens progress

We are pleased to invite you to the Norwegian launch event of the UNDP Human Development Report 2023/2024, organized by UNDP, Norad and the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, scheduled to take place on Friday April 26.

Amidst a global landscape marked by escalating polarization and economic disparities, the event serves as a forum for reimagining cooperation and aims to extend conversations from the report within a Norwegian context.

We are honored to have esteemed speakers including:

  • Anne Beathe Tvinnereim, Minister of Development, Norway
  • Bård Vegar Solhjell, Director General, NORAD
  • Pedro Conceição, Director, UNDP Human Development Report Office
  • Dr. Cecilia Bailliet, Professor Rule of Law and UN independent expert on human rights & international solidarity
  • Jide Okeke, Regional Programme Coordinator, UNDP Regional Service Centre for Africa

Moderator: Elisabeth Onsum, Chief Editor, Panorama Nyheter

We will also be joined by guest of honor, UNDP Goodwill Ambassador H.R.H. Crown Prince Haakon.

Please note: In-person participation is now at capacity but you may still register to take part digitally.
A link to the digital meeting will be made available.

  • Date: Friday, April 26, 2024
  • Time: 08:30-10:15 CET
    (Light refreshments, coffee, and tea from 08:05. Note: Doors close at 08:30)
  • Venue: Norad, Bygdøy allé 2, 0257 Oslo & Streamed Online

 We look forward to welcoming you on April 26!

Click here to register.

Published 05.04.2024
Last updated 05.04.2024