General Assembly II: ECOFIN

The Second Committee is the General Assembly's principal body for addressing global economic and financial matters. Its work focuses on sustainable development, macroeconomic policy questions, and the functioning of the international financial and trade systems. The committee is central to UN efforts to eradicate poverty and implement the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), debating how to finance development, resolve debt crises, and promote equitable economic growth. It examines the structural challenges facing the global economy, aiming to build consensus among nations on policies that foster stability and prosperity, particularly for developing countries navigating a complex and unequal international financial landscape.