New Global Investment Trends Monitor (Issue n°18). (Embargoed until 29 January 2015 at 5 p.m. GMT) James ZHAN, Director, Division on Investment and Enterprise, UNCTAD
Tomorrow, delegates at the WHO Executive Board will consider the appointment of a Regional Director for WHO Africa Region who was nominated by the AFRO Regional Committee in November 2014. Dr Matshidiso Moeti, Regional Director-Elect
Mr Axel Addy, Liberia’s Minister for Commerce and Industry, will speak to the press and give updates on Ebola and the economic impact of Ebola, as well as Liberia’s WTO accession.
Embargoed media briefing on the ILO World Employment and Social Outlook - Trends 2015 report (Embargoed until 23:01 GMT on Monday 19 January) Guy Ryder, ILO Director-General Raymond Torres, Head of Research, ILO
Ahead of the Expo that will take place from 1 May through 31 October 2015, the press briefing will provide an overview of the contribution of the United Nations system to this unique exhibition of innovation and new ideas. Revolving around the theme “Feeding the Planet, Energy for Life”, the Expo is a valuable opportunity for the entire United Nations family to showcase to a global audience its activities and best practices in support of sustainability and nutrition. Mr. Eduardo Rojas-Briales, Assistant Director-General for Forestry at the FAO and Commissioner-General for the UN participation at Expo Milano 2015