More from UN DESA - October 2022

Growing old and staying resilient

The COVID-19 pandemic has directly or indirectly caused the loss of lives of over 12 million older persons. Yet this constituency chose to commemorate the International Day of Older Persons, celebrated globally on 1 October, by calling for public recognition of their strength, participation, productivity, resourcefulness and humanity in sustainable development.

What does a stronger U.S. dollar mean for developing countries?

The U.S. dollar has reached historic high levels not seen for two decades, as the United States Federal Reserve has been increasing its interest rates aggressively since March 2022 amid stubbornly high inflation. Higher interest rates and the relative stability of the United States economy have boosted the dollar’s appeal and triggered a ‘flight to safety’ in the international capital market.

Dignity for all in practice

Both the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the World Summit for Social Development are committed to seeking lasting solutions to eradicating poverty, creating full employment and decent work for all, and building more inclusive societies.

Water and sanitation for all: is the glass half empty or half full?

In 1977, the first Apple II computers were sold and the first Star Wars movie premiered. But did you know that 1977 was also the year of the first ever United Nations Water Conference, held in Mar del Plata, Argentina?

Almost fifty years later, where are we now on the issue of water and sanitation for all? Is the glass half empty or half full?