Towards a new development agenda post-2015: Governance, rule of law, human rights and democracy
That good governance, rule of law and human rights play a crucial role for social and economic development has long been recognized. The recognition has gained considerable traction in discussions about the post-2015 agenda, the new global development agenda meant to supersede the Millennium Development Goals. Indeed, many people point to the absence of goals and targets for these issues within the MDGs as a major stumbling block to inclusive and durable development.
Toward zero hunger and sustainable food production? Global food security and nutrition in the post-2015 agenda
Halving the number of people who suffer from hunger by 2015 – the first MDG – is within reach.
Civil Society Pushing the Post-2015 Agenda
The Civil Society Reflection Group on Global Development Perspectives met in Bonn as to merge the views of its members on the Post-2015 agenda. A discussion paper was developed and distributed at the ongoing conference in Bonn, Advancing The Post-2015 Sustainable Development Agenda: Reconfirming Rights – Recognising Limits – Redefining Goals, 20-22 March, as to further its view […]
The 2013 Kofi Annan – Dag Hammarskjöld lecture by Ellen Margreth Loj
Ellen Margreth Loj delivered the lecture on the theme of “Peacebuilding in Africa: Perspectives and Challenges”
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.