Online meeting of the OECD Global Parliamentary Network
In partnership with Women Political Leaders (WPL)
Chair: Anthony Gooch, Director, Public Affairs and Communications Directorate, OECD
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- Thursday 1 October 2020
- Friday 2 October 2020
Last updated on 1 October 2020
Please note that the timing of the programme reflects the timing of the sessions in France (Paris time - CEST).
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Thursday 1 October 2020
13.00 - 13.05 |
Welcome remarks Anthony Gooch, Director for Public Affairs and Communications, OECD |
13.05 - 13.15 |
Message from OECD Secretary-General Angel Gurría (read the transcript of the video message) |
13.15 - 14.45 |
What a strong health system means now Francesca Colombo, Head of the Health Division, Directorate for Employment, Labour and Social Affairs, OECD Discussant: Ricardo Baptista Leite, Member of Parliament, Portugal, Founding President of ‘UNITE – Global Parliamentarians Network to End HIV/AIDS, viral hepatitis and other infectious diseases’ The COVID-19 global pandemic has had a huge impact on the health of populations worldwide. It has exposed major vulnerabilities in health systems, and tested their resilience. This session explored early lessons for stronger health systems. It discussed the need for greater investment in population health and disease prevention to reduce vulnerabilities in disadvantaged population groups. Health systems ability to rapidly scale-up screening, invest in health workforces, and strengthen primary health care and mental health services will be key. Building more resilient health systems for the future will also require greater ability to share and use granular and timely data, agility in managing health system response, and renewed efforts for collaboration within and across countries.
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14.45 - 15.00 |
Break |
15.00 - 16.30 |
Learning from international education responses to the crisis Andreas Schleicher, Director for Education and Skills and Special Advisor on Education Policy to the Secretary-General, OECD Discussant: Mojca Škrinjar, National Assembly, Slovenia
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Friday 2 October 2020
13.00 - 14.45 |
A tightrope walk to recovery - Economy & Employment Laurence Boone, Chief Economist, Head of the Economics Department and Special Counsellor to the Secretary-General, OECD Discussants: The COVID-19 pandemic is the largest health, economic and social shock to the global economy since the Second World War. Despite containment and mitigation policies severely affecting social and economic activities, initial government responses were rapid, impressive and appropriate. However, in an environment of high uncertainty they now face crucial and urgent policy decisions to continue supporting workers, their families and companies. |
14.45 - 15.00 |
Break |
15.00 - 16.30 |
Business and Financial Outlook: Stabilising finances and fostering business & SME resilience Greg Medcraft, Director for Financial and Enterprise Affairs, OECD Discussant: Alexander Kulitz, Member of Parliament, Germany Governments around the world have made commitments to a “green recovery” from the COVID-19 pandemic. Public resources are already being mobilised to this end – but private sector financing and business activities, too, must engender a more resilient and sustainable recovery. While many industries are considering environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors in investment decision-making, investors lack readily available, verifiable, comparable data to judge ESG performance and direct capital accordingly. |
16.30 - 16.45 |
Closing remarks Anthony Gooch, Director for Public Affairs and Communications, OECD |