The composition of the High Level Panel covers a good balance of countries, regions and international institutions. However, despite the UN’s promises of an inclusive process, the Panel fails to include members that would bring diverse perspectives of groups and communities most directly impacted by the development challenges and offering often the most innovative solutions. The ITUC was expecting that the Panel would include representatives of broader civil society. Six of the Major Groups are represented: from Business and industry, Scientific and technological community, Women, Local authorities, Children and youth, NGOs; but 3 are not: Workers and trade unions, Farmers, Indigenous peoples.
The voices of those most impacted by poverty and inequality do not sit on the Panel. The work of the Panel is critical to the international community’s future development framework and to ensuring we build a just, equitable and sustainable world.
The High Level Panel must ensure it is listening and accountable to people currently living in poverty and for future generations. Without mobilisation and people’s engagement in the post 2015 discussions, we cannot create the political will and global collective action that is urgently needed to support sustainable development for our people and our planet.
The ITUC is looking forward to further work on the post-2015 framework and hoping that the upcoming country and thematic consultations, as well as other elements in the process will allow for genuine participation of the civil society, including trade unions.
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