Revisiting the New International Economic Order (NIEO) Workshop
For two days, participants emphasized the NIEO's relevance in addressing current economic challenges and called for collective action to promote a more just global economy.
“The Pathways Beyond Neoliberalism: Voices from MENA” project at the American University in Cairo’s (AUC) School of Global Affairs and Public Policy organized and hosted the "Revisiting the New International Economic Order (NIEO)" workshop held on May 8th and 9th, 2024, at the AUC’s historic Tahrir Campus.
The event gathered 20 scholars and practitioners for two roundtables. The first roundtable was moderated by the Pathways Project Co-Principal Investigator, Ibrahim Awad, who explored the history and principles of the NIEO.
The second roundtable, moderated by project PI, Amr Adly, discussed requirements for a new global economic order in the third decade of the 21st century. Noha El-Mikawy, dean of the School of Global Affairs and Public Policy gave welcoming remarks, followed by PI, Amr Adly. Georges Abi-Saab renowned scholar and Judge, delivered a keynote on the NIEO's historical context, ending with a call for a renewed economic system in the face of human exploitation and marginalization.
Over the two days, participants emphasized the NIEO's relevance in addressing current economic challenges and called for collective action to promote a more just global economy. Key discussions focused on debt, alternative financing, tackling climate injustice, the potential of tech investments to transform production systems, and the need for increased cooperation among Global South countries. The roundtables concluded with a call for continued research, advocacy, and policy dialogue with an emphasis on the need for renewed efforts to principles of the New International Economic Order (NIEO) in the current geopolitical context. Participants underscored the importance of leveraging these principles to forge a more sustainable, inclusive, and equitable global economy. The workshop ended with a public lecture by Ashwani Saith on "The Development of Development Theory."