Goals for the Rich – Making the next development agenda relevant and aspirational for all
Many people argue that the next set of development goals must be formulated for all countries and not – as the current MDGs – primarily focus on the developing world. With natural systems under severe stress and resource scarcity threatening the right to development of the world’s poor, is it time to devise goals involving the rich?
Rule of Law and Equal Access to Justice
This discussion paper on Rule of Law was presented at Sida:s Development talk on Institutions and democratic governance 22 January, 2013. Institutions and democratic governance are widely seen as key enablers for inclusive growth and sustainable development. Transparency, accountability and the rule of law are essential for people to empower themselves and to become drivers of development. […]
How can we build a new global development agenda?
What will it take for the world’s nations to agree and commit to the next set of development goals – relevant and aspirational for all? What are the lessons learned from the current MDGs? How can we ensure that the post-2015 agenda is rooted in the needs of the poor, avoiding a northern and technocratic makeup?
Brussels meeting – CSO and human rights
Promoting Universality – the Role of Regional Human Rights Mechanisms and their Cooperation with Civil Society
Turning visions into goals – Where is the international process headed?
Global consultations have been held, people’s voices have been heard, numerous papers and reports have been published – but what can we realistically expect as the world’s leaders soon gather in New York to advance the international development agenda beyond 2015?
Climate, Development and Equity
Issue 61 of Development Dialogue highlights the urgency of tackling climate and development, while exploring the importance of policy solutions being grounded in equity.
The rule of law at home and abroad: The need for respect of international law by all nations by Lakhdar Brahimi
The Dag Hammarskjöld Lecture 2002 by Lakhdar Brahimi, the Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General for Afghanistan, has long and profound experience of dealing with deep-rooted conflicts both within and between countries.
Defending the Rights of Others: Presentations from a Symposium on Civil Courage
This volume contains the presentations given at the Civil Courage in the International Arena seminar that took place at the Dag Hammarskjöld Foundation on 10 June 2011. The seminar formed part of the activities to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the death of Dag Hammarskjöld. Attended by NGO activists, several of whom have harsh experience […]
50 Years Dag Hammarskjöld Foundation
Issue 60 of Development Dialogue provides a comprehensive and holistic look at the past, as well as a thought-provoking assessment of future challenges.
No Future Without Justice
Issue 59 of Development Dialogue seeks to look beyond, challenge and question the conventional understanding of development, and stimulate debate on alternative paths.