Interactive Dialogue on Leveraging data and digital technologies and building effective institutions for a resilient future in small island developing States
Wed 29 May 2024, 4.00 pm
Background
In accordance with the General Assembly resolution 77/328, the interactive dialogue was presided over by two Co-Chairs, one from a developing country and one from a developed country, to be appointed by the President of the Conference. The interactive dialogue started with a moderated fireside chat, followed by responses from two experts or resource persons. Subsequently, the floor opened for interventions from Member States, UN entities, and other stakeholders.
There was a pre-established list of speakers for each interactive dialogue which was collaborative and multi-stakeholder in nature, with due regard for gender and geographical balance. Each list included approximately 15 representatives from States and the European Union; two (2) representatives of intergovernmental organizations, entities and bodies and associate members of regional commissions; three (3) representatives of the United Nations system entities, including specialized agencies and related organizations and United Nations organs; and three (3) representatives from non-governmental organizations, major groups and other relevant stakeholders. For more details, please see the information note: https://sdgs.un.org/sites/default/files/2024-04/2024-04-18_SIDS4%20inf%20note_18%20April.pdf
Co-Chairs
- H.E. Ms. Dace Melbārde, Parliamentary Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Latvia
- The Honourable Pennelope Beckles-Robinson, Minister of Planning and Development for Trinidad and Tobago
Moderator
- Ms. Pamela Coke-Hamilton, Executive Director of International Trade Centre (ITC)
Panellists (Experts/Resource Persons)
- H.E. Dr. Carla Natalie Barnett, Secretary-General of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM)
- Mr. Vidar Helgesen, Executive Secretary of the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission (IOC/UNESCO) and Assistant Director-General of UNESCO
Fireside Chat Participants
- H.E Ms. Minna-Liina Lind, Vice-Minister of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Estonia
- Hon. Carlos James, Ministry of Tourism, Civil Aviation, Sustainable Development and Culture, St. Vincent and the Grenadines
Member States
UN System and IGOs
Stakeholders
