Former Under-Secretary General for Economic and Social Affairs gives his outlook on global economic crisis

Posted by Tala Dowlatshahi on October 10, 2008 |

TRNS sits down with Colombian native Jose Antonio Ocampo, Under Secretary-General for Economic and Social Affairs at the United Nations from 2003-2007. He shares his views on the global economic crisis and its impact on developing countries.

Ocampo is currently a Professor of Professional Practice in International and Public Affairs and Director of the Program in Economic and Political Development at the School of International and Public Affairs, Columbia University.

 
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October 10, 2008
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