Development diplomacy
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Development diplomacy is the highest priority of international relations. This is mostly performed through multilateral activities on a global and regional level. Both within the activities of international organizations (UN and its specialized organizations) and through other forms of (international) cooperation.
The most important issues are defined by The Sustainable Development Goals. UN resolution called Agenda 2030 is the universal call to action to end poverty, protect the planet, reduce inequality, and with a core principle ”leave no one behind”. Sustainable development can best be achieved if actors work together and contribute their experience, expertise and resources to realizing the common goals.
From our blog
Hosting UNCTAD in 2020: Small countries and big stakes
22 July 2019
Development diplomacy, Diplomacy of small states, E-commerce and trade, Internet governance and digital policy, Sustainable development
Barbados will host the 15th United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) quadrennial meeting in October 2020. It will be the first small state to host the conference. According to the Prime Minister o...
[WebDebate #25 summary] Blockchain for development: a critical assessment
19 November 2018
Blockchain, Blockchain diplomacy, Development diplomacy, Diplomatic theory and practice, Sustainable development
In our November WebDebate, we looked at blockchain technology. The WebDebate included an introduction to, and overview of, blockchain technology, and a brief exploration of some emerging and popu...
Data-driven discussions at the 2018 High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development
31 July 2018
Capacity development, Data and diplomacy, Data governance, Development diplomacy, Sustainable development
‘If we are not counted, we do not count, and we remain invisible’ - Representative of the Stakeholder Group of Persons with Disabilities Data plays an increasingly central role in discussions around the ...
Digital technology for the sustainable development goals
31 July 2018
Artificial Intelligence, Capacity development, Development diplomacy, Gender rights online, Internet governance and digital policy
Technology has great potential to help deliver the SDGs, but it can also be at the root of exclusion and inequality. We need to harness the benefits of advanced technologies for all. <!-- /wp:...
Training and courses
Events
Resources
2015
Why modernise official development assistance?
Most ODA continues to be provided in the form of grants. Nonetheless, concessional loans – in other words, loans provided on favourable terms to developing countries – are also important, and will continue to play a key role in mobilising resources to support the ... Read more...
2015
Uncertain Times
Not long ago, Latin America was a success story of economic growth. While advanced economies suffered a severe recession during the 2008–09 financial crisis in the United States and western Europe, followed by a weak recovery, emerging market economies were seen ... Read more...
2015
Pricing the right to education: The cost of reaching new targets by 2030
This paper shows there is an annual nancing gap of US$39 billion over 2015-2030 for reaching universal pre-primary, primary and secondary education of good quality in low and lower middle income countries. ... Read more...
