| All Eyes on New York: September 23-24
With just days remaining until the "Summit of the Future" on September 23-24, 2024, in New York City, the urgency for multilateral action is undeniable. Titled "Multilateral Solutions for a Better Tomorrow," this summit is seen by Secretary-General António Guterres as a crucial moment to revive international cooperation. Key questions loom: Will the summit deliver tangible results, or will it fall into the trap of past shortcomings? In a conversation with Ferid Belhaj, Senior Fellow at the Policy Center for the New South and former VP of the World Bank for the MENA region, we explore the stakes and potential outcomes of this pivotal gathering... Read more
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THE STAKES AT THE SUMMIT OF THE FUTURE |
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Can the UN Summit of the Future Rise to the Global Challenge?
Amid rising skepticism, the world watches closely, hoping this event will turn dialogue into tangible results, particularly in addressing youth unemployment and human capital in developing countries. The Summit's success will depend on its ability to transform its ambitious agenda into actionable outcomes that resonate across borders and generations. Will it inspire a renewed commitment to global action?... Read more
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| How Close Are We to Achieving the Sustainable Development Goals?
The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), launched in 2015, are now more than halfway to their 2030 deadline. However, a 2023 UN assessment shows that only 15% of the targets are on track, with many stagnating or regressing. The lack of coherence among the goals has led to competition instead of synergy. This policy brief explores how a systems approach can help navigate the complexities of the SDGs, particularly in fostering coherence and collaboration... Read more
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| The World Needs a Green Bank
With the UN Summit for the Future approaching, the establishment of a Green Bank could become a key topic. The summit presents an opportunity to highlight innovative financial mechanisms needed to address climate change. The proposed Green Bank would act as a global repository for climate knowledge, provide advice to governments, and develop green projects. Explore how the creation of a Green Bank could impact global climate financing efforts and the potential challenges it may face... Read more
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| (FR) Polarization at the Polls: The 2024 U.S. Election The 2024
U.S. presidential election unfolds against a backdrop of deep political polarization, driven by ideological and social divides within American society. Structural factors like gerrymandering, the evolution of media, the rise of social networks, and a campaign finance system dominated by major donors have reshaped the political landscape. How are these dynamics shaping U.S. politics and challenging American democracy in this polarized environment?... Read more
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| Zeitenwende: Germany’s Strategic Shift in Foreign and Security Policy
Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s ‘Zeitenwende’ marked a turning point in Germany’s foreign and security policy. This paper explores Germany’s increased defense spending, reduced energy dependence, and strengthened NATO and EU alliances, while assessing the domestic political debates and the broader impact on European security and key global partnerships.... Read more
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| Africafé: Financial Constraints in the Pursuit of Economic Development
The Summit of the Future will create an action-oriented Pact for the Future, including a chapter on financing for development. Africa's economic growth is hindered by financial constraints that limit investments in infrastructure, education, and healthcare, negatively affecting living standards. In this episode, we examine the main sources of these constraints, the crucial role of domestic financial institutions, and strategies to improve access to finance, support entrepreneurship, and promote sustainable development... Watch
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| Podcast: New Tools, Bold Future: Financing Africa’s Green Transformation
Innovative financing tools like performance-linked instruments and debt-for-nature swaps are driving Africa's economic transformation and climate goals. Mobilizing domestic capital and attracting private investment are key to unlocking the continent’s vast potential. But can Africa overcome its challenges and fully seize the opportunities in the global green growth shift?... Listen
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