"This publication presents the key debates that took place during the 2010 High-level Segment of the Economic and Social Council, at which ECOSOC organized its second biennial Development Cooperation Forum. The discussions also focused on the theme of the 2010 Annual Ministerial Review, “Implementing the internationally agreed goals and commitments in regard to gender equality and the empowerment of women" -- [back cover].
Introduction --- Women's empowerment and gender equality -- High-level policy dialogue on current developments in the World Economy and International Economic Development -- Thematic discussions : "Current global and national trends and challenges and their impact on gender equality and empowerment of women". Special policy dialogue: "The role of women in countries in special situations" -- Annual ministerial review : "implementing the internatioanlly agreed goals and commitments in regard to gender equality and the empowerment oof woment -- The ECOSOC development cooperating forum : phase II (2009-2010) -- The high-level segment ministerial roundtable breakfasts -- Contribution of Non-governmental organizations.

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At head of title: Department of Economic and Social Affairs.

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