International Year of Microcredit Conference
In support of the International Year of Microcredit in 2005, the UNAA Victoria hosted an International Conference on Microcredit.
The Conference, entitled Towards an End to Global Poverty: Empowering Communities and Individuals through Financial Inclusion, addressed key issues relating to emerging trends in microfinance around the world. The Conference analysed the role of microfinance in tackling global poverty and achieving the MDGs. The Conference was attended by international and national speakers and guests, and provided an important outlet to highlight the benefits of microcredit in the alleviation of poverty and assisting families on low incomes.
Download the Microcredit Conference Brochure.
For a copy of the conference outcomes please contact the UNAA Victoria office: .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).
National Water Conference
In 2003 the United Nations Association of Australia (Victoria) hosted a National Water Conference in support of the International Year of Freshwater.
The Conference entitled 'Towards a National Water Policy Framework: Vision to Implementation' brought together representatives from government, corporate, academia and environmental sectors to discuss this key issue.
Download the National Water Conference Program and Conference Proceedings.
