UNDP is committed to making gender equality, a basic human right and a necessity for a sustainable world, a reality. Women’s empowerment and gender equality are vital to achieving the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, which envisions a world “of universal respect for human rights and human dignity” in which “every woman and girl enjoys […]
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OECD “Development Matters” is offering a platform for open and informed discussions on pressing development opportunities and challenges. It builds a robust conversation not only between countries and a diverse range of stakeholders, but also across policy areas. OECD countries’ combined Official Development Assistance (ODA) remains strong. While some criticise ODA figures for stagnating, steady
The EU Emergency Trust Fund (EUTF) for Africa was created at the Valletta Summit on Migration held in November 2015 as an implementing tool that provides a rapid, flexible and effective response to an emergency situation. It operates along four strategic axes as set out in the Strategic Orientation Document adopted by the Strategic Board
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The Second Edition (2018) of World Bank Group’s (WBG) “Implementing the 2030 Agenda” outlines Bank’s commitment and actions toward achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Each section provides a deeper look at how implementation efforts translate into results on the ground through many examples of the Bank’s projects impact at the local, national, regional, and
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Net ODA flows by DAC member countries were USD 149.3 billion in 2018, representing a fall of 2.7% in real terms compared to 2017. The fall reflects a reduction in in-donor refugee costs for many DAC members. The number of refugees entering Europe has dropped since its peak in 2015 and 2016. DAC countries reported
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Net ODA flows by DAC member countries were USD 149.3 billion in 2018, representing a fall of 2.7% in real terms compared to 2017. The fall reflects a reduction in in-donor refugee costs for many DAC members. The number of refugees entering Europe has dropped since its peak in 2015 and 2016. DAC countries reported
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Τhe “ESPAS Global Trends to 2030: Challenges and Choices for Europe” 2019 report is a contribution to support policy and decision-makers as they navigate the world into 2030. This is not a report on global trends generally. It is an analysis of what global developments affect us, to what extent, and what we can do
Mobilizing sufficient financing remains a major challenge in implementing the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. Despite signs of progress, investments that are critical to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) remain underfunded. Interest in sustainable financing is growing, but the sustainability transition in the financial system is not happening at the required scale. Systemic risks
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The Ideas for Action (I4A) initiative is a youth annual competition on financing and implementing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). It is jointly organized by the World Bank Group and the Zicklin Center for Business Ethics Research at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. It provides students and young professionals from around the
