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UN/DESA Policy Brief #89: Strengthening Data Governance for Effective Use of Open Data and Big Data Analytics for Combating COVID-19

UN/DESA Policy Brief #89: Strengthening Data Governance for Effective Use of Open Data and Big Data Analytics for Combating COVID-19

Governments are using big data analytics to get prepared, react effectively, and develop both short term and long-term strategies. Yet, increasing public concerns about data privacy and security put in jeopardy public trust in data collection, use and dissemination by government, business and relevant non-government institutions.
UN/DESA Policy Brief #89: Strengthening Data Governance for Effective Use of Open Data and Big Data Analytics for Combating COVID-19
World Economic Situation And Prospects: December 2020 Briefing, No. 144

World Economic Situation And Prospects: December 2020 Briefing, No. 144

The world registered a record reduction of energy-related CO2 emissions in the first half of 2020. However, this year?s reduction is projected to be a one-time dip, and only has an infinitesimal impact on the buildup of atmospheric CO2
World Economic Situation And Prospects: December 2020 Briefing, No. 144
UN/DESA Policy Brief #88: Financing sustainable forest management: a key component of sustainable COVID-19 recovery

UN/DESA Policy Brief #88: Financing sustainable forest management: a key component of sustainable COVID-19 recovery

This policy brief aims to provide an analysis of the adverse impacts of the pandemic on the income generation function of forests, and the current and future funding trends for forests.
UN/DESA Policy Brief #88: Financing sustainable forest management: a key component of sustainable COVID-19 recovery
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