HLPF 2016: Evelyn Ugbe’s Intervention on Fostering Economic Growth, Prosperity, and Sustainability

“Mounting evidence and awareness that neo-liberal economic policies widen inequalities, impact most negatively those ‘left behind’ and pose a threat to the future of the planet has failed to shift government policy in most states.”

Evelyn Ugbe (WEP) delivered her combined statement on behalf of the Women’s Major Group, on Fostering economic growth, prosperity, and sustainability, during the 4th session of the High-level Political Forum, held in New York, on 11 July 2016.

Download her statement here.

Watch her speech here.