‘If multilateralism is to remain credible and effective, the quality of funding must improve’
The Foundation co-organised a side event during the 4th International Conference for Finance for Development (FFD4), together with the UN Multi-Partner Trust Fund Office (MPTFO), the UN Development Coordination Office (DCO), the German Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), and Indonesia’s Ministry for National Development Planning (Bappenas).
Siddharth Chatterjee: ‘Either the UN is dynamic, or it’s a dinosaur’
In April, the Foundation interviewed Siddharth Chatterjee, United Nations Resident Coordinator in Beijing, China, to talk more about his contribution to the Leadership report in 2024.
Remembering Stina Oscarson
It is with deep sorrow that the Foundation learned of the passing of Stina Oscarsson on the 18 April.
Encouraging young peacebuilders to approach the private sector as strategic partners
On April 17th the project, Investing and Partnering with Youth for Peace (IPYP), housed at the Foundation, organised the side event ‘Youth-Private Partnerships for Peace and Development’ during the 2025 ECOSOC Youth Forum.
Peter Wallensteen: ‘Democracy is the most reasonable way of governance’
In late March the Foundation interviewed Peter Wallensteen, Senior Professor Emeritus in Peace and Conflict Research at Uppsala University where he held the Dag Hammarskjöld Chair for 27 years.
Standing Firm: Alison Davidian on Leadership, Gender Equality, and the Fight for Women’s Rights in Afghanistan
The Foundation spoke with Alison Davidian, UN Women’s Special Representative in Afghanistan to commemorate International Women’s Day.
Norms, Leadership, and Integrity: Elia Yi Armstrong on Upholding UN Values
‘The Art of Leadership in the UN: Our duty to find new forms’ is the third edition of the Foundation’s flagship report exploring leadership in the United Nations.
We recently caught up with Elia Yi Armstrong, author of the contribution ‘Norm-based leadership in a time of normative erosion’ to gather some of her reflections.
Dag Hammarskjöld Foundation Evaluation Consultancy
The Dag Hammarskjöld Foundation invites interested parties to submit a tender proposal for the evaluation of its 2022-2025 Strategic Framework. Proposals should be submitted no later than close of business on Friday, 7 February 2025.
Resourcing the future or the cost of inaction?
Can we afford not to resource the future? During the New York release of the 10th edition of the Financing the UN Development System report, discussions focused on the need for core, quality funding and the distinction between merely funding and adequately resourcing the development system.
Global challenges in focus as flagship reports were presented in Stockholm
‘The need for innovative financing mechanisms to sustain the United Nations’ operations and maximise its impact’ was one of the key findings in a seminar co-hosted by the Dag Hammarskjöld Foundation and the Swedish MFA brought together key stakeholders to present and reflect on two of the Foundation’s reports in November.