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Frontier Technology Issues: Can digital technologies put us back on the path to achieve the SDGs?

Frontier Technology Issues: Can digital technologies put us back on the path to achieve the SDGs?

This Frontier Technology Issue shows how many countries are using technologies in response to the pandemic, to create decent work, improve health services and outcomes, and promote education and learning. Frontier Technology Issues: Can digital technologies put us back on the path to achieve the SDGs?
UN/DESA Policy Brief #87: Integrated national financing frameworks?a framework to build back better

UN/DESA Policy Brief #87: Integrated national financing frameworks?a framework to build back better

Financing has emerged as a key challenge in SDG implementation. Yet, a recent study found that 79 out of 107 national sustainable development plans are not costed. Integrated national financing frameworks (INFFs) can help countries to close this gap. UN/DESA Policy Brief #87: Integrated national financing frameworks?a framework to build back better
World Economic Situation And Prospects: November 2020 Briefing, No. 143

World Economic Situation And Prospects: November 2020 Briefing, No. 143

The drastic policy measures by the European Central Bank (ECB) over the past years, notably its asset purchase programmes, have led to fears of money flooding the economy and that this will ultimately result in run-away inflation further down the line. World Economic Situation And Prospects: November 2020 Briefing, No. 143
UN/DESA Policy Brief #86: The long-term impact of COVID-19 on poverty

UN/DESA Policy Brief #86: The long-term impact of COVID-19 on poverty

As developing countries currently face the prospect
of costly debt crises with far-reaching consequences,
global action is urgently needed. The window to mitigate
the disastrous long-term consequences of COVID-19 on
poverty is closing rapidly. UN/DESA Policy Brief #86: The long-term impact of COVID-19 on poverty
World Economic Situation And Prospects: October 2020 Briefing, No. 142

World Economic Situation And Prospects: October 2020 Briefing, No. 142

The COVID-19 pandemic has created a perfect storm for public finances in developing countries by undermining economic activity and affecting both the revenue and expenditure sides of the budget. World Economic Situation And Prospects: October 2020 Briefing, No. 142
UN/DESA Policy Brief #85: Impact of COVID-19: perspective from Voluntary National Reviews

UN/DESA Policy Brief #85: Impact of COVID-19: perspective from Voluntary National Reviews

Multilateralism and global solidarity are essential to build back better by responding to COVID-19 in a way that supports the implementation of the 2030 Agenda and SDGs, bolsters results and addresses gaps in sustainable development. UN/DESA Policy Brief #85: Impact of COVID-19: perspective from Voluntary National Reviews
World Economic Situation And Prospects: September 2020 Briefing, No. 141

World Economic Situation And Prospects: September 2020 Briefing, No. 141

The COVID-19 pandemic has compressed global trade by magnitudes last seen during the 2008 global financial crisis. Trade has dropped sharply in developing countries, though with differences between regions. World Economic Situation And Prospects: September 2020 Briefing, No. 141
UN/DESA Policy Brief #84: Achieving SDGs in the wake of COVID-19: Scenarios for policymakers

UN/DESA Policy Brief #84: Achieving SDGs in the wake of COVID-19: Scenarios for policymakers

Establishment of robust universal healthcare and social protection systems should be taken as immediate goals, and efforts should be made to build upon the emergency measures taken during the COVID-19 crisis so as to reach these goals. UN/DESA Policy Brief #84: Achieving SDGs in the wake of COVID-19: Scenarios for policymakers
UN/DESA Policy Brief #81: Impact of COVID-19 on SDG progress: a statistical perspective

UN/DESA Policy Brief #81: Impact of COVID-19 on SDG progress: a statistical perspective

COVID-19 is having a devastating impact on all 17 Goals and threatening the achievements already made in
many areas. While the virus has impacted everyone, it is the poorest and most vulnerable who are affected
disproportionally by the pandemic. UN/DESA Policy Brief #81: Impact of COVID-19 on SDG progress: a statistical perspective

The need to extend the WTO TRIPS pharmaceuticals transition period for LDCs in the COVID-19 era: Evidence from Bangladesh, by Daniel Gay and Kevin Gallagher (CDP Policy Review No. 10)

This policy brief synthesizes recent research, showing that Bangladesh?s vital pharmaceutical industry would be threatened if the country had to adhere fully to WTO rules upon graduation from LDC status. Download