Business and Policy Forum
In-Person Event
Chrysler Building, 405 Lexington Avenue
Grand Central, New York City
Resource Mobilization and Sub-National Fiscal Autonomy: A Development Finance Perspective
This event has been postponed due to the Omicron variant and the rise in COVID-19 cases. A new date will be announced.
Overview
The 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and their 169 sub-targets form the core of the 2030 Agenda of the United Nations. The SDGs balance the economic, social, and ecological dimensions of sustainable development, in addition to aligning the twin goals of fighting poverty and achieving sustainable development. Among other things, the SDGs are aimed at tackling issues related to health, education, gender equality, environmental degradation, and poverty reduction. Download paper here.
Speakers
Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, SAN
Governor, Ondo State, Nigeria
Ms. Kathryn Wylde
President/CEO, Partnership for New York City, New York
Prof. Pat Utomi
Founder, Centre for Values in Leadership, Lagos, Nigeria
Dr. Mima Nedelcovych
Chairman, AfricaGlobal Schaffer, Washington, D.C.
Prof. Fred Olayele
Chairman, Board of Directors, Economic Club of Africa in New York
Ms. Carol Pineau
Award-Winning Journalist and Filmmaker, Washington, D.C., USA
Mr. Joshua H. Soloway
Partner, Moses & Singer LLP, New York City
Prof. Ed Mabaya
Board Director, Economic Club of Africa in New York
Mr. Boye Oyewumi
Chief Executive Officer, Ondo State Development & Investment Promotion Agency, Nigeria
Ms. Loren Nadres
Assistant Vice President, New York City Economic Development Corporation
Agenda
DAY 1: WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 19
1:00 – 1:20 p.m.
Refreshments & Networking
1:20 – 1:30 p.m.
Opening Remarks & Introductions
Ms. Carol Pineau
Award-Winning Journalist and Filmmaker, Washington, D.C., USA
1:30 – 1:40 p.m.
Greetings from Event Partner, Moses & Singer LLP
Mr. Joshua H. Soloway
Partner, Moses & Singer LLP, New York City
1:40 – 1:55 p.m.
Welcome Speech
Prof. Fred Olayele
Chairman, Board of Directors, Economic Club of Africa in New York
1:55 – 2:30 p.m.
Guest Speaker’s Address
Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, SAN
Governor, Ondo State, Nigeria
2:30 – 2:40 p.m.
Networking Break
2:40 – 3:40 p.m.
Panel Discussion: Resource Mobilization and Sub-National Fiscal Autonomy: A Development Finance Perspective
Discussants:
Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, SAN
Governor, Ondo State, Nigeria
Ms. Kathryn Wylde
President/CEO, Partnership for New York City, New York
Dr. Mima Nedelcovych
Chairman, AfricaGlobal Schaffer, Washington, D.C.
Prof. Pat Utomi
Founder, Centre for Values in Leadership, Lagos, Nigeria
Moderator
Ms. Carol Pineau
Award-Winning Journalist and Filmmaker, Washington, D.C., USA
3:40 – 3:55 p.m.
Presentation: New York City: A Capital of Global Business
Presenter:
Ms. Loren Nadres
Assistant Vice President, New York City Economic Development Corporation
3:55 – 4:10 p.m.
Presentation: Agriculture, Deep Seaport and Industrial Initiatives in Ondo State
Presenter:
Mr. Boye Oyewumi
Chief Executive Officer, Ondo State Development & Investment Promotion Agency, Nigeria
4:10 – 4:50 p.m.
Networking Cocktail
4:50 – 5:00 p.m.
Closing Remarks
Prof. Ed Mabaya
Board Director, Economic Club of Africa in New York
DAY 2: THURSDAY, JANUARY 20
Exclusive, one-on-one meetings between the Ondo State delegation and New York City-based private and public sector leaders.
Venue
The Chrysler Building at 405 Lexington Avenue, Grand Central, New York, NY 10174
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