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UN DESA Policy Brief No. 193: Impact of the conflict in the Middle East on development financing
The conflict in the Middle East—the latest in a series of major shocks to the global economy—has hit developing countries the hardest, due to their greater economic and financial exposure and their more limited macroeconomic capacity to respond. International and domestic reforms can build on the Sevilla Commitment to strengthen resilience against future shocks. Central to this is a more responsive Global Financial Safety Net—one that draws more on pre-arranged instruments, backed by strengthened early warning systems and forecasting tools.
UN DESA Policy Brief No. 171: Leveraging Critical Energy Transition Minerals: policy pathways for sustainable development
Developing countries with extensive critical energy transition mineral reserves have the potential to harness these resources for economic growth and sustainable development. However, doing so involves significant economic, environmental and social risks. Strong governance, strategic national policies and effective international cooperation are essential to maximize sustainable development benefits and avoid the so-called resource curse.
UN DESA Policy Brief Special Issue: Financing the Sustainable Development Goals through mission-oriented development banks
There is an urgent need for channeling long-term risk-tolerant finance towards achieving the Sustainable Development Goals. The paper argues that National Development Banks (NDBs) and Multilateral Development Banks (MDBs) can play a crucial role in mobilizing the needed capital.
UN DESA Policy Brief No. 126: Partnering with the private sector towards a future of sustainable transport
Documenting more evidence around post-COVID 19 transport measures can provide useful references in revamping transport systems.