For Better Accountability and Inclusiveness of the Bretton Woods Institutions: A Role for Civil Society

Sponsor: Group of Lecce

Panelists: Susanna Cafaro (The Group of Lecce); Sargon Nissan (Bretton Woods Project); Joseph Robertson (Citizens Climate Lobby); Moderator: Domenico Lombardi (Centre for International Governance Innovation);

Final Remarks: Carlo Cottarelli (Italian Executive Director at IMF)

The aim of the session is empowering civil society representatives with insights and tools to enhance democracy in international economic organizations. The Bretton Woods institutions will be the case study explored and the main target for a focused debate.

The session will mix general theory of law, political analysis and personal experiences. We expect to engage the attendees with suggestions and tools for advocacy and we will encourage them to share expectations and proposals.