Introduction

The twenty-fourth session of UNCTAD's Intergovernmental Working Group of Experts on International Standards of Accounting and Reporting (ISAR) was held at the Palais des Nations in Geneva from 30 October to 1 November 2007. The session brought together 291 participants from 93 Member States. The main agenda item of the session was a review of practical implementation issues of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS). Several topics were also discussed under the "other business" segment of the session. These included, draft guidance on corporate responsibility indicators in annual reports and results of surveys on corporate governance disclosure.

Sustainable Development Goals:

Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure

Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions