UNDP presents: The Human Development Report 2013 The Rise of the South: Human Progress in a Diverse World 14 th of May 2013, 12.00 – 14.00, Van Kleffenszaal Ministry of Foreign Affairs, The Hague The 2013 Human Development Report – "The Rise of the South: Human Progress in a diverse World" – examines the profound shift in global dynamics driven by the fast-rising new powers of the developing world and its long-term implications for human development. The 2013 Report identifies four areas of focus for sustaining development momentum: enhancing equity, enabling greater voice and participation of citizens, confronting environmental pressures and managing demographic change. Moreover, the report calls for a critical look at global governance institutions to promote a fairer, more equal world. The Program: Reception of the report by Lilianne Ploumen, Minister for Foreign Trade and Development Cooperation Presentation by Sigrid Kaag (UNDP-Assistant Administrator) Panel discussion with H.E. Eduardo Ibarrola (Mexican Ambassador in the Netherlands) Rolph van der Hoeven (Professor Human Resources and Local Development ISS & member of the Advisory Council on International Affairs) and Rachel Tocklú (Ethiopian- Eritrean entrepreneur, founder of Teampro) conducted by Koen Davidse (Director of the Multilateral Organizations and Human Rights Department). Walk-in: from 12:00h- 12.30h, with coffee, tea and sandwiches Venue: Van Kleffenszaal, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, The Hague Registration: before 6 th of May by e-mail to [email protected] mentioning your name and organization To access the Ministry of Foreign Affairs identification is required.