Wednesday, December 9, 2009

Stockholm - European Development Days 2009

Stockholm - European Development Days 2009Stockholm - European Development Days 2009


Date: October 22-24, 2009
Location: Stockholmsmässan, 12580 Stockholm, Sweden

October 22, 2009

World Bank Managing Director Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala spoke at the European Development Days in Stockholm on Thursday October 22, in a high level panel discussion on the response to the global economic downturn. EDD participants also followed the debate from the Development village at the EDDs.

Furthermore, World Bank Vice President for Sustainable Development Katherine Sierra presented the concept for the World Bank's new environment strategy to participants at the European Development Days. The consultation session was chaired by Maria Berlekom, Head of Sida's Environment and Climate Change Team.