The challenge of job recovery and social equity in times of financial and debt crisis

The Swiss Network for International Studies is pleased to invite you to the next Academic Council Debate taking place in Basel.

Date: Monday, 11 March 2013
Time: 10:00 - 12:00
Location: WWZ, Faculty of Economics, University of Basel,
Peter Merian-Weg 6, 4002 Basel
Room: S13

Speakers:
Ana Llena-Nozal - OECD
Economist
Directorate for Employment, Labour and Social Affairs
Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD)

Miguel A. Malo - ILO
Senior Economist
Institute for International Labour Studies, International Labour Organization (ILO)

Peter Utting - UNRISD
Deputy Director
United Nations Research Institute for Social Development (UNRISD)

Chair:
Professor George Sheldon
Dean of the Faculty of Economics (WWZ), University of Basel

Topic of discussion:
The gap between rich and poor has widened in most countries, both in advanced economies and emerging countries. The labour markets are deeply affected by the recent economic crisis with no immediate prospect of growth and recovery. Why does inequality keep rising? What are the policies that can positively affect employment and income possibilities while guaranteeing social equity? Experts from International Organizations will talk about the topic and reveal their perspectives.

Participation is free
Prior registration is requested by e-mail to: communication@snis.ch
further information on: www.snis.ch

We hope that you will be able to join us for this exciting debate!

The SNIS team