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The 59th session of the Commission on Population and Development (CPD59) will meet from 13 April to 17 April 2026. Theme: Population, technology and research in the context of sustainable development . 3. (continued) Action on draft proposals 5. Provisional agenda of the sixtieth session of the Commission Note by the Secretariat containing the provisional agenda of the sixtieth session of the Commission (E/CN.9/2026/L.2) 6. Adoption of the report of the Commission on its fifty-ninth session Closure of the session -- Election of officers of the 60th session of the Commission on Population and Development, CPD60 Related Sites and Documents:  Commission on Population and Development, Fifty-ninth session website  &  Organization of work Watch the (9th meeting) 59th session of the Commission on Population and Development, CPD59 - 2) (1st meeting) 60th session of the Commission on Population and Development, CPD60! Economic and Social Council

The 59th session of the Commission on Population and Development (CPD59) will meet from 13 April to 17 April 2026. Theme: Population, technology and research in the context of sustainable development. 4. Programme implementation and future programme of work of the Secretariat in the field of population. Panel of national experts on the programme of work in population, followed by interactive discussion, on: (a) Report of the Secretary-General on programme implementation and progress of work in the field of population in 2025: Population Division, Department of Economic and Social Affairs (E/CN.9/2026/5) (b) Note by the Secretariat on the draft proposed programme plan for 2027 and programme performance for 2025: subprogramme 5, Population, of programme 7, Economic and social affairs (continued) General discussion, statements. Related Sites and Documents:  Commission on Population and Development, Fifty-ninth session website  &  Organization of work . Watch the (8th mee...

 The 59th session of the Commission on Population and Development (CPD59) will meet from 13 April to 17 April 2026. Theme: Population, technology and research in the context of sustainable development. (continued) General discussion, statements. Related Sites and Documents:  Commission on Population and Development, Fifty-ninth session website &  Organization of work . Watch the (7th meeting) 59th session of the Commission on Population and Development, CPD59! Live Economic and Social Council

 The 59th session of the Commission on Population and Development (CPD59) will meet from 13 April to 17 April 2026. Theme: Population, technology and research in the context of sustainable development. (continued) General discussion, statements. Related Sites and Documents:  Commission on Population and Development, Fifty-ninth session website &  Organization of work . Watch the (6th meeting) 59th session of the Commission on Population and Development, CPD59! Live Economic and Social Council

The 59th session of the Commission on Population and Development (CPD59) will meet from 13 April to 17 April 2026. Theme: Population, technology and research in the context of sustainable development. (continued) Panel discussion on population, technology and research in the context of sustainable development, followed by interactive discussion (continued) General discussion, statements Related Sites and Documents:  Commission on Population and Development, Fifty-ninth session website  &  Organization of work . Watch the (4th meeting) 59th session of the Commission on Population and Development, CPD59! 03:18:41 Economic and Social Council

The 59th session of the Commission on Population and Development (CPD59) will meet from 13 April to 17 April 2026. Theme: Population, technology and research in the context of sustainable development. (continued) Expert panel, followed by interactive discussion, on: (a) Report of the Secretary-General on population, technology and research in the context of sustainable development (E/CN.9/2026/2) (b) Report of the Secretary-General on programmes and interventions on population, technology and research in the context of sustainable development (E/CN.9/2026/3) (c) Report of the Secretary-General on the flow of financial resources for assisting in the further implementation of the Programme of Action of the International Conference on Population and Development (E/CN.9/2026/4)(continued) General discussion, statements Related Sites and Documents:  Commission on Population and Development, Fifty-ninth session website  &  Organization of work . Watch (3rd meeting) 59th ses...

The planned high-level side event session focuses on improving access to maternal and newborn health commodities through stronger supply chains, regulatory systems, and innovation. It emphasizes African-led solutions supported by the African Union and partners like UNFPA, including pooled procurement and new financing mechanisms. The 59th session of the CPD (13-17 April 2026) convenes under the theme: "Population, technology and research in the context of sustainable development". Within this context, ending all preventable maternal deaths is a shared global priority and a cornerstone of Africa's social and economic transformation. The planned high-level side event session focuses on improving access to maternal and newborn health commodities through stronger supply chains, regulatory systems, and innovation. It emphasizes African-led solutions supported by the African Union and partners like UNFPA, including pooled procurement and new financing mechanisms. Objectives 1...

The 59th session of the Commission on Population and Development (CPD59) will meet from 13 April to 17 April 2026. Theme: Population, technology and research in the context of sustainable development . Opening of the session (Remarks by Amina J. Mohammed, UN Deputy Secretary-General) 1. Election of officers 2. Adoption of the agenda and other organizational matters Provisional agenda and organization of work (E/CN.9/2026/1; E/CN.9/2026/L.1) 3. General debate: (a) Actions for the further implementation of the Programme of Action of the International Conference on Population and Development at the global, regional and national levels (b) Population, technology and research in the context of sustainable development General discussion, statements Related Sites and Documents:  Commission on Population and Development, Fifty-ninth session website  &  Organization of work . Watch the 2nd meeting) 59th session of the Commission on Population and Development, CPD59! 03:16:21 ...