Sustainable Development Financing Options

The role of private investment and a shift towards sustainable financing are also essential for realizing the SDGs. Examples of progress from some countries demonstrate that achieving sustainable development through concerted global action is possible.

Under its mandate to track and promote financing for sustainable development from various public and private sources, the OECD undertakes data collection and reporting, analyses flows and policies and establishes statistical measurement frameworks. On that basis, the Organisation engages with governments and private actors and recommends more efficient and sound approaches.

The financing gap to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in developing countries is estimated to be US$ 2.5 - 3 trillion per year (UNCTAD World Investment Report, 2014). However, available finance is not channeled towards sustainable development at the scale and speed required to meet the objectives of the 2030 Agenda, the Addis Ababa Action Agenda and the Paris Agreement. The ...

Boosting Financing for Development (FfD) is fundamental for the implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. The Sevilla Commitment adopted at the Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development assigns a significant role to the United Nations system and in particular, the Regional Economic Commissions in ...

This article examines critical issues, funding desiderata and strategic policy options for financing social development to fulfil the United Nations (UN) Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Despite global commitments, financing remains insufficient and continues to focus on particular SDGs, with the COVID-19 pandemic exacerbating disparities.

Here are four development financing trends we are most excited about: 1. Blended Financing is Increasingly Becoming a Tool of Choice In an uncertain and changing world, private investors are less likely to take financial risks.

The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), otherwise known as the Global Goals, are a universal call to action to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure that all people enjoy peace and prosperity. Human Development Report.