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Session

Plenary 3: Rethinking our Economic Model for Decent Work and Human Development

Time:

Friday, 04/July/2025:

4:00pm - 5:30pm

Session Chair: Rick Samans

Location: Governing Body Room (R3 south)

Panellists: Pedro Conceição, Director, UNDP;
Danielle Guizzo, University of Bristol;
Agustín Mario, Levy Economics Institute of Bard College & Universidad Nacional de Moreno;
Sangheon Lee, ILO

Session Abstract

This closing plenary will critically examine the shortcomings of current macroeconomic models in addressing today’s fundamental challenges and explore alternative, human-centered approaches to growth and development. It calls for a paradigm shift away from GDP-focused frameworks towards models that prioritize sustainability, equity and decent employment opportunities.

Bringing together leading thinkers, this plenary will explore the principles underpinning global macroeconomic policy and chart pathways toward a more just and resilient future.