The power of numbers – beyond economic and global statistics
This seminar paper explores how best to measure development, looking ahead to the post-2015 framework.
Universal goals for national action
The seminar paper explores governance and rule of law as the foundation for human development.
Turning vision into goals – Where is the international process heading?
Global consultations have been held, people’s voices heard, numerous papers and reports published – but what can we realistically expect as the world’s leaders gather in New York to advance the international develop-ment agenda beyond 2015?
The youth bulge in a greying world
This seminar paper asks, how do we ensure that the young and elderly are subjects and actors, not objects, of the new development agenda?
Toward zero hunger and sustainable food production
This seminar paper explores global food security and nutrition in the Post-2015 agenda.
The 2015 Kofi Annan–Dag Hammarskjöld Lecture by Mohammed Ibn Chambas
Dr Mohammed Ibn Chambas delivered the third annual Kofi Annan/Dag Hammarskjöld Lecture on ‘The Growing Challenges of Peace and Security in Africa: A West African Perspective’.
The 2015 Kofi Annan – Dag Hammarskjöld Lecture
Dr Mohammed Ibn Chambas delivered the lecture on the theme “The Continuing Challenges of Peace and Security in Africa: A West African Perspective”.
What Counts? Harnessing the Data Revolution for Sustainable Development
Data is generated more widely, more frequently, by actors thanks to greater awareness of data use, better technical tools, software and analytical advances. A data revolution is paving the way for profound transformations in how we approach development, analyse the challenges and potentially better monitor sustainable development goals.
Financing the UN Development System: Key emerging trends
This is the Executive Summary of the report ‘Financing the UN Development System: Key emerging trends’. This Development Dialogue paper draws attention to three key emerging and evolving financing trends that are of particular relevance to the UNDS: the growth of issue-based multi-agency pooled financing; the challenge of leveraging official development assistance (ODA); and the role of innovative finance.
Financing the UN Development System: Key emerging trends (2015)
This report draws attention to three key emerging and evolving financing trends that are of particular relevance to the UNDS: the growth of issue-based multi-agency pooled financing; the challenge of leveraging official development assistance (ODA); and the role of innovative finance.