As national legislators, parliaments have a vital role to play in promoting investment in sustainable development and setting appropriate regulatory frameworks. They can direct public investments and create a conducive environment for responsible and sustainable investment. Their role affects business and investment climates through a broad range of policy areas, including investment, trade, competition and tax rules, environmental and social protection, as well as labour and safety regulations and sectoral regulations in such areas as infrastructure, agri-food, health, energy and environment.
In this session parliamentarians from around the world will join in a multi-stakeholder dialogue with business executives, ministers and heads of international organizations to discuss the means in which legislators can work with the private sector to help channel investment into sectors relevant for sustainable development.
Session themes:
- How can the interaction between parliaments, policy makers and the private sector be improved to better deliver on sustainable and inclusive development?
- What are the main challenges for the implementation of SDGs at national level and how can this partnership contribute to overcoming them?
- What are the global policy imperatives in this context, and how can international organizations contribute?
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