IOE New York Office Overview of 2023 Activities and Peek into 2024 Plans

The IOE office in New York shares a snapshot of its activities in 2023 and presents a short overview of 2024 plans.

The IOE office in New York experienced a productive year, welcoming several members for visits. Throughout the year, there was a dedicated effort to enhance engagement with global policy discussions, forge partnerships, and collaborate with UN funds and programmes. Ongoing dialogues with UN Resident Coordinators were also a priority. This work was completed, thanks to the invaluable support and technical expertise provided by colleagues at IOE Geneva.

In 2023, the Office supported IOE’s global actions related to the 5^th UN Conference on Least Developed Countries (read IOE’s call for action), small and medium-sized enterprises, and the cultivation of stronger partnerships, especially in the technology sector. The emphasis extended to addressing challenges related to climate and accelerating efforts to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Recognising that only 15 per cent of SDGs will be reached, the private sector emerged as a crucial ally, leveraging its innovation, technology, and expertise to play a pivotal role in partnering and implementing initiatives. Read IOE’s statement on SDG acceleration here.

IOE New York in numbers in 2023

• 59 events
• 90 speaking slots
• 4 Business and Industry webinars and 2 side events during UN major events
• Attendance and Views-  the Number of attendees cannot be estimated given that many events were broadcast on UN TV. At SDG Global Business Forum over 6,600 views and 200 in person

2023 Highlights

• In the 2023 ECOSOC Partnership Forum, the International Organization of Employers (IOE) spearheaded a Spotlight Event. During this session, the discussion delved deeply into identifying commendable business practices, emphasizing a human-centered approach. The event showcased instances of innovation, adaptability, and sustainability within these practices. Read more here.
• During the HLPF, members from Fiji, Ecuador, Portugal took part in their country’s Voluntary National Reviews on SDG implementation and spoke at many side events including, the B20/SHRM Gender event at the Indian mission, Deloitte event on infrastructure and partnerships and the first Global SDG Business Forum where IOE members from Mali, Madagascar, Fiji and USA took part.
• During the high-level week of the UNGA 78 Session, the IOE Secretary-General participated in the Private Sector Forum and Leaders’ Summit; Maria Paz Jervis, Executive President of the Chamber of Industries and Production – Ecuador - participated in events on Financing for Development; and Shea Gopaul, represented IOE at events organised by the International Telecommunications where private sector innovation was spotlighted. Read more here.

Engagement and input for the Summit of the Future planning are already underway. We will be actively seeking your participation throughout the year to contribute to the development of the associated documents - Pact for the Future. 

Mark your calendars for upcoming events:

Wishing and your families a very happy holidays!