More from UN DESA - September 2021

Achieving SDG7 will put us on a pathway to net-zero

By Damilola Ogunbiyi, CEO and Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General for Sustainable Energy for All and Co-Chair of UN-Energy

Doing good while doing well – private sector and SDGs

In recent years, a new generation of consumers has begun demanding companies to act in the interest of sustainability. Purpose-driven businesses are also recognizing the benefits of focusing on the long-term. These leaders have committed to creating value for all stakeholders and taking concrete actions to align their business models with sustainable development principles. But we still need to do much more to mobilize private finance and align business practices with the Sustainable Development Goals.

Do you speak gender data?

Are you looking to learn more about gender data and why it matters? Look no further! The 8th United Nations Global Forum on Gender Statistics with the theme “Building forward fairer with gender data at the centre”, featuring a star line-up of panelists will discuss how gender equality and the production of gender statistics have changed in the aftermath of the pandemic and why.

Global preparedness in focus for new ‘Future of the World’ series

The COVID-19 pandemic has made clear that universal social protection systems are the foundation for social inclusion and economic prosperity. Countries that had more social protections in place before the pandemic were better prepared for the multitude of socioeconomic issues related to health, jobs, gender equality and the environment.

Is unconventional monetary policy reaching its limits?

Since the onset of the pandemic, central banks around the world have deployed massive stimulus to limit the economic damage and support the recovery. Just like after the global financial crisis of 2007–08, unconventional monetary policy measures have played a crucial role in the response to COVID-19. Developed country central banks have purchased trillions worth of securities through quantitative easing programs, leading to an unprecedented expansion of their balance sheets.