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New UN report calls for trillions more in development investment to rescue Sustainable Development Goals

9 April 2024 - A new UN report today says financing challenges are at the heart of the world’s sustainable...

 

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Urgent action needed to secure financing for our shared future

5 April 2024 - That the global community is seriously off track to achieve the global goals is nothing new. Neither is the fact that part of the reason lies in a lack of financing investments...

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Tackling domestic debt sustainability challenges in Africa

3 April 2024 - Public debt levels are growing in Africa, with many countries already in or at risk of debt distress. Impacts of global shocks such as the COVID-19 pandemic, the war in Ukraine and spillover effects...

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Acting together to accelerate SIDS progress

1 April 2024 - Small Island Developing States (SIDS) are on a collective journey toward sustainable development, seeking innovative solutions to address their unique challenges. 

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Join us in celebrating forests and innovation!

19 March 2024 - Forests sustain us in countless ways – from clean air and water to food and medicine, income and livelihoods, and even sustainable fashion. 

Fueling sustainable development for all through fair and inclusive taxes

15 March 2024 - Taxes play a vital role in helping governments deliver key services that benefit both individual citizens and societies. Effective, efficient, and inclusive collaboration on tax matters among nations can drive the mobilization of domestic resources, promote investment, and stimulate economic growth. 

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Why the Multidimensional Vulnerability Index (MVI) matters

14 March 2024 - What is the Multidimensional Vulnerability Index (MVI), what does it measure and why is it important for countries in special situations? 

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‘Historic milestone’ as child mortality hits record low of 4.9 million in 2022

12 March 2024 - The fight against child mortality has reached an historic milestone the UN announced on Wednesday with latest estimates revealing...

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West Africa’s economic prospects at pivotal moment as regional integration faces major challenge

8 March 2024 - On 28 January 2024, Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger notified the Commission...

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UN to convene global experts in Tokyo to assess climate action targets under the Sustainable Development Goals

4 March 2024 - ±¬ÁϹ«Éç is convening over sixty climate and development experts from around the world in Tokyo from 4 to 6 March...

 

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5 things you need to know about the Committee for Development Policy

1 March 2024 - The  will hold its annual meeting at UN Headquarters in New York on 4-8 March. 

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Shaping a fairer world: Global efforts to enhance social justice

27 February 2024 - Over 4 billion people worldwide lack access to basic social protection, leaving them vulnerable to economic shocks, health crises...

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UN To Hold "Second World Summit For Social Development" In 2025

27 February 2024 - ±¬ÁϹ«Éç General Assembly has decided to convene the "Second World Summit for Social Development" in 2025...

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“Data and statistics inform every decision we makeâ€

23 February 2024 - Data plays a key role in global efforts to improve people’s lives on a healthy planet. UN DESA’s Statistics Division is leading efforts, working together with statisticians and data experts from across the world. 

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UN forum: Nations must collaborate now or risk further setbacks in sustainable development

21 February 2024 - Today’s multilateral arrangements – global and regional organizations and major...