Finn Tarp's presentation at 'Building synergy and coherence in the implementation of the Istanbul Programme of Action in the context of the 2030 Development Agenda'
Finn Tarp's presentation at 'Building synergy and coherence in the implementation of the Istanbul Programme of Action in the context of the 2030 Development Agenda'
Presentation by Aditya Bahadur, Action on Climate Today, at our Targeted Topics Forum on the theme of “High-Level Political Support and Sectoral Integration of Adaptation” in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, from September 21-23, 2016.
Agriculturual Biotechnology for South-South Cooperationapaari
- South-South cooperation (SSC) has evolved as some developing countries experience high growth while others remain low-growth. SSC focuses on respecting sovereignty, national ownership, non-conditionality, and mutual benefit.
- Key areas for SSC in agricultural biotechnology include joint research in new technologies like CRISPR, genome mapping of crops, and developing regulatory frameworks suited to developing countries.
- Open innovation models involving partnerships across sectors, as well as open data and hardware platforms, can effectively promote SSC in agricultural biotechnology.
This document discusses opportunities and challenges for more effectively connecting food security and peace/security policies and processes. It notes that conflicts are increasingly related to other shocks like economic crises, price fluctuations, and natural disasters. Frameworks like CAADP in Africa and the EU's comprehensive approach provide opportunities but face weaknesses in implementation. Regional cooperation is important given challenges like climate change, transboundary issues, and crises that require regional solutions. Evidence shows programs that build resilient institutions and markets can help reduce vulnerability to conflicts. However, challenges remain in overcoming complex multi-level governance and the prioritization of political and economic interests over local needs.
The Brussels Development Briefing n. 56 on The Land-Water-Energy nexus and the Sustainability of the Food System organised by CTA, the European Commission/EuropeAid, the ACP Secretariat and Concord was held on 3rd of July 2019, 9h00-13h00 at the ACP Secretariat, Avenue Georges Henri 451, 1200 Brussels, Room C.
Introduction to the NAP Global Network | Targeted Topics Forum, Phnom PenhNAP Global Network
Anne Hammill's presentation at our Targeted Topics Forum (TTF) on the theme of “High-Level Political Support and Sectoral Integration of Adaptation” in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, from September 21-23, 2016.
This document summarizes various EU funding opportunities for environmental challenges and climate change, including the Horizon 2020 program which has a €78 billion budget to fund research and innovation. It also discusses other programs like LIFE, Interreg, and initiatives from the European Investment Bank and European Regional Development Fund that provide funding through grants, loans, and other financial instruments for projects related to climate change mitigation and adaptation. Contact information is provided for an agency that can provide assistance in identifying and applying for relevant EU funding opportunities.
Presentation by Aditya Bahadur, Action on Climate Today, at our Targeted Topics Forum on the theme of “High-Level Political Support and Sectoral Integration of Adaptation” in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, from September 21-23, 2016.
Agriculturual Biotechnology for South-South Cooperationapaari
- South-South cooperation (SSC) has evolved as some developing countries experience high growth while others remain low-growth. SSC focuses on respecting sovereignty, national ownership, non-conditionality, and mutual benefit.
- Key areas for SSC in agricultural biotechnology include joint research in new technologies like CRISPR, genome mapping of crops, and developing regulatory frameworks suited to developing countries.
- Open innovation models involving partnerships across sectors, as well as open data and hardware platforms, can effectively promote SSC in agricultural biotechnology.
This document discusses opportunities and challenges for more effectively connecting food security and peace/security policies and processes. It notes that conflicts are increasingly related to other shocks like economic crises, price fluctuations, and natural disasters. Frameworks like CAADP in Africa and the EU's comprehensive approach provide opportunities but face weaknesses in implementation. Regional cooperation is important given challenges like climate change, transboundary issues, and crises that require regional solutions. Evidence shows programs that build resilient institutions and markets can help reduce vulnerability to conflicts. However, challenges remain in overcoming complex multi-level governance and the prioritization of political and economic interests over local needs.
The Brussels Development Briefing n. 56 on The Land-Water-Energy nexus and the Sustainability of the Food System organised by CTA, the European Commission/EuropeAid, the ACP Secretariat and Concord was held on 3rd of July 2019, 9h00-13h00 at the ACP Secretariat, Avenue Georges Henri 451, 1200 Brussels, Room C.
Introduction to the NAP Global Network | Targeted Topics Forum, Phnom PenhNAP Global Network
Anne Hammill's presentation at our Targeted Topics Forum (TTF) on the theme of “High-Level Political Support and Sectoral Integration of Adaptation” in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, from September 21-23, 2016.
This document summarizes various EU funding opportunities for environmental challenges and climate change, including the Horizon 2020 program which has a €78 billion budget to fund research and innovation. It also discusses other programs like LIFE, Interreg, and initiatives from the European Investment Bank and European Regional Development Fund that provide funding through grants, loans, and other financial instruments for projects related to climate change mitigation and adaptation. Contact information is provided for an agency that can provide assistance in identifying and applying for relevant EU funding opportunities.
Improved Risk information to support sound policy/decision making processes –...Global Risk Forum GRFDavos
The document summarizes CRED's experience partnering with GRIP/UNDP to improve disaster risk information and support evidence-based policymaking. Key activities included regional workshops on risk knowledge, developing standardized disaster classifications, creating an online disaster data portal, strengthening national databases through audits and guidelines, and reviewing impact indicator definitions. The goal was to overcome limitations of inconsistent data by developing clear methodologies and definitions to enhance comparability and inform disaster prevention and preparedness efforts.
February 13 | Climate Change Risk Analysis – Climate Expert ToolNAP Global Network
Presentation by Na-Hyeon Shin, Climate Policy Support Programme, GIZ, as part of the NAP Global Network's Targeted Topics Forum on “Troubleshooting for NAP implementation and building support for the NAP process through strategic communications” held in Stone Town, United Republic of Tanzania, in February 2019.
Introduction to the Targeted Topics Forum & NAP Global NetworkNAP Global Network
This document outlines the objectives and structure of the Targeted Topics Forum on Coordinating Climate-Resilient Development. The forum aims to: 1) develop strategies for high-level political support for mainstreaming climate adaptation; 2) gain practical knowledge on integrating adaptation into sectoral planning; and 3) identify roles of different actors to coordinate adaptation actions. It consists of three components: a steering committee of 11 countries, a secretariat, and global participation of donors and practitioners. The goal is to enhance bilateral support for national adaptation plans through improved coordination, leadership, learning, and exchange.
11.3.2 Experiencing on enhancing institutional arrangements and support for t...NAP Events
The document discusses institutional arrangements for national adaptation plan (NAP) processes. It outlines GIZ's approaches, including vertical and sectoral mainstreaming. The primary role of NAP institutions is coordination across different actors and levels to achieve consensus on adaptation priorities and share knowledge for decision-making. Case studies from countries highlight lessons learned, such as the importance of inter-sectoral cooperation and climate focal points in line ministries. Effective institutional arrangements are tailored to each country's context and priorities. Support for the NAP process can include technical capacity building, peer exchange networks, and tools along the policy cycle.
Using digital communication to improve sustainable development goal (sdg) del...John Leonardo
As recent current progress around the world in achieving the SDG goals is frequently insufficient, we argue in this presentation that it is timely to establish a learning system to distribute knowledge about implementing SDGs on a world-wide basis through networking based on a digital communication system.
The FALCON SDI Leadership Proposal aims to reduce losses from disasters in the Middle East and North Africa region through an innovative Spatial Data Infrastructure. The Association of American Geographers is leading a project to develop a regional roadmap to guide SDI development. It has identified partners and established a timeline of deliverables. The project seeks to improve networking, collaboration, capacity building, and identification of data gaps for disaster management in the region.
Monitoring & Evaluation of National Adaptation: Key challenges and emerging s...NAP Global Network
Presented by Julie Dekens, IISD/NAP Global Network, in September 2020 at the Virtual Learning Event on Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) for National Adaptation in Pacific Small Island Developing States organized by organized by the NAP Global Network in collaboration with the Pacific Resilience Partnership (PRP)
Presented by Paddy Pringle, Climate Analytics/SPREP, in September 2020 at the Virtual Learning Event on Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) for National Adaptation in Pacific Small Island Developing States organized by organized by the NAP Global Network in collaboration with the Pacific Resilience Partnership (PRP)
NAP Global Network: Coordinating Climate-Resilient DevelopmentExternalEvents
www.fao.org/climatechange
The presentation was presented by Anne Hammil, Director on Resilience issues in IISD, on Day 2 of the Integrating Agriculture in National Adaptation Plans Workshop, 5-7 April 2016, Rome, Italy.
Introduction: Why Focus on Financing Implementation of NAPs? NAP Global Network
2nd Targeted Topics Forum, Kingston, March 15, 2016
National Adaptation Plan (NAP) Global Network
Presented by Anne Hammill, International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD)
Communicating Ethiopia's NAP Process to International AudiencesNAP Global Network
Presentation by Christian Ledwell (International Institute for Sustainable Development) at a workshop on NAP process communications held August 31, 2017.
AIDA is innovative and easy to use — government officials, analysts, researchers, and investors design a package of investments and AIDA reports how the choices affect a country’s economy and population. As such, AIDA will help governments, donors, and other partners to take agricultural investment decisions and to strengthen policy dialogues. This high-level event launched AIDA for a set of four countries: Egypt, Jordan, Tunisia, and Yemen. The event took place as part of the inauguration of the new IFAD Innovation Talks, a platform aiming to advance innovation through mutual learning and partnerships.
Strategic Doing with Engaged Universities Ed Morrison
Universities have emerged as key architects and implementers of regional innovation ecosystems. Strategic Doing provides a protocol for universities to move their engagement activities to a higher level of performance.
This brief outline explores how a number of different universities are using Strategic Doing to build collaborations quickly that speed the flow of resources – – ideas, money, people – – to and from the university.
This document provides an overview of policy coherence for sustainable development (PCSD) and its role in implementing the 2030 Agenda. It discusses the transition from policy coherence for development (PCD) under the MDGs to PCSD under the SDGs, which takes a more integrated approach across the economic, social, and environmental dimensions of sustainable development. The document outlines challenges in measuring and ensuring PCSD, and emphasizes that PCSD is fundamentally a political challenge given differing national interests. It concludes by examining the roles of various actors in supporting PCSD and tracking progress at national and international levels in implementing the 2030 Agenda.
How countries can pursue gender-responsive: National Adaptation Plan (NAP) pr...NAP Global Network
This document discusses how countries can pursue gender-responsive National Adaptation Plan (NAP) processes based on lessons from Côte d'Ivoire. It outlines key aspects of the NAP process and highlights Côte d'Ivoire's efforts to integrate a gender perspective, including conducting a gender analysis, establishing a national gender and climate change platform, and securing funding from the Green Climate Fund that includes gender considerations. The document concludes with lessons learned, emphasizing that opportunities exist to adopt gender-responsive approaches throughout the NAP process and that engaging gender experts and analyses is important.
This document discusses how to build high-level political support for national adaptation plan (NAP) processes. It defines high-level political support as expressed commitment through verbal declarations, institutional commitment through policies and infrastructure, and budgetary commitment through earmarked resources. It notes that expressed commitment without institutional or budgetary follow-through is rhetorical. The document examines factors that shape political prioritization of adaptation issues, including norm promotion, resource provision, civil society mobilization, policy community cohesion, external framing, political champions, credible indicators, focusing events, clear policy alternatives, political transitions, and competing priorities. It emphasizes understanding what influences policymakers' priorities and how to manage opportunities and barriers.
Countries across the OECD have developed ambitious plans for STI policy to contribute to socio-technical transitions as the world recovers from the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. These plans contain a broad variety of policy goals and instruments designed to support STI in a changing global environment, to tackle new and growing challenges in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic, and to apply new tools and approaches to STI policy making, especially digital tools, that emerged in the context of the pandemic.
The document discusses the Schools and Libraries Program of the Universal Service Fund, also known as E-Rate. It was established by the Telecommunications Act of 1996 to provide discounts on telecommunication services and technologies for schools and libraries based on community demographics. Schools and libraries must apply annually and can receive discounts ranging from 20-90% depending on the percentage of students eligible for free or reduced lunches. Discounts are provided for internal connections, telecommunications services, and internet access but not for desktop computers, software, or training. The document provides an example of a school district (BISD) that does not currently participate in the E-Rate program.
Improved Risk information to support sound policy/decision making processes –...Global Risk Forum GRFDavos
The document summarizes CRED's experience partnering with GRIP/UNDP to improve disaster risk information and support evidence-based policymaking. Key activities included regional workshops on risk knowledge, developing standardized disaster classifications, creating an online disaster data portal, strengthening national databases through audits and guidelines, and reviewing impact indicator definitions. The goal was to overcome limitations of inconsistent data by developing clear methodologies and definitions to enhance comparability and inform disaster prevention and preparedness efforts.
February 13 | Climate Change Risk Analysis – Climate Expert ToolNAP Global Network
Presentation by Na-Hyeon Shin, Climate Policy Support Programme, GIZ, as part of the NAP Global Network's Targeted Topics Forum on “Troubleshooting for NAP implementation and building support for the NAP process through strategic communications” held in Stone Town, United Republic of Tanzania, in February 2019.
Introduction to the Targeted Topics Forum & NAP Global NetworkNAP Global Network
This document outlines the objectives and structure of the Targeted Topics Forum on Coordinating Climate-Resilient Development. The forum aims to: 1) develop strategies for high-level political support for mainstreaming climate adaptation; 2) gain practical knowledge on integrating adaptation into sectoral planning; and 3) identify roles of different actors to coordinate adaptation actions. It consists of three components: a steering committee of 11 countries, a secretariat, and global participation of donors and practitioners. The goal is to enhance bilateral support for national adaptation plans through improved coordination, leadership, learning, and exchange.
11.3.2 Experiencing on enhancing institutional arrangements and support for t...NAP Events
The document discusses institutional arrangements for national adaptation plan (NAP) processes. It outlines GIZ's approaches, including vertical and sectoral mainstreaming. The primary role of NAP institutions is coordination across different actors and levels to achieve consensus on adaptation priorities and share knowledge for decision-making. Case studies from countries highlight lessons learned, such as the importance of inter-sectoral cooperation and climate focal points in line ministries. Effective institutional arrangements are tailored to each country's context and priorities. Support for the NAP process can include technical capacity building, peer exchange networks, and tools along the policy cycle.
Using digital communication to improve sustainable development goal (sdg) del...John Leonardo
As recent current progress around the world in achieving the SDG goals is frequently insufficient, we argue in this presentation that it is timely to establish a learning system to distribute knowledge about implementing SDGs on a world-wide basis through networking based on a digital communication system.
The FALCON SDI Leadership Proposal aims to reduce losses from disasters in the Middle East and North Africa region through an innovative Spatial Data Infrastructure. The Association of American Geographers is leading a project to develop a regional roadmap to guide SDI development. It has identified partners and established a timeline of deliverables. The project seeks to improve networking, collaboration, capacity building, and identification of data gaps for disaster management in the region.
Monitoring & Evaluation of National Adaptation: Key challenges and emerging s...NAP Global Network
Presented by Julie Dekens, IISD/NAP Global Network, in September 2020 at the Virtual Learning Event on Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) for National Adaptation in Pacific Small Island Developing States organized by organized by the NAP Global Network in collaboration with the Pacific Resilience Partnership (PRP)
Presented by Paddy Pringle, Climate Analytics/SPREP, in September 2020 at the Virtual Learning Event on Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) for National Adaptation in Pacific Small Island Developing States organized by organized by the NAP Global Network in collaboration with the Pacific Resilience Partnership (PRP)
NAP Global Network: Coordinating Climate-Resilient DevelopmentExternalEvents
www.fao.org/climatechange
The presentation was presented by Anne Hammil, Director on Resilience issues in IISD, on Day 2 of the Integrating Agriculture in National Adaptation Plans Workshop, 5-7 April 2016, Rome, Italy.
Introduction: Why Focus on Financing Implementation of NAPs? NAP Global Network
2nd Targeted Topics Forum, Kingston, March 15, 2016
National Adaptation Plan (NAP) Global Network
Presented by Anne Hammill, International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD)
Communicating Ethiopia's NAP Process to International AudiencesNAP Global Network
Presentation by Christian Ledwell (International Institute for Sustainable Development) at a workshop on NAP process communications held August 31, 2017.
AIDA is innovative and easy to use — government officials, analysts, researchers, and investors design a package of investments and AIDA reports how the choices affect a country’s economy and population. As such, AIDA will help governments, donors, and other partners to take agricultural investment decisions and to strengthen policy dialogues. This high-level event launched AIDA for a set of four countries: Egypt, Jordan, Tunisia, and Yemen. The event took place as part of the inauguration of the new IFAD Innovation Talks, a platform aiming to advance innovation through mutual learning and partnerships.
Strategic Doing with Engaged Universities Ed Morrison
Universities have emerged as key architects and implementers of regional innovation ecosystems. Strategic Doing provides a protocol for universities to move their engagement activities to a higher level of performance.
This brief outline explores how a number of different universities are using Strategic Doing to build collaborations quickly that speed the flow of resources – – ideas, money, people – – to and from the university.
This document provides an overview of policy coherence for sustainable development (PCSD) and its role in implementing the 2030 Agenda. It discusses the transition from policy coherence for development (PCD) under the MDGs to PCSD under the SDGs, which takes a more integrated approach across the economic, social, and environmental dimensions of sustainable development. The document outlines challenges in measuring and ensuring PCSD, and emphasizes that PCSD is fundamentally a political challenge given differing national interests. It concludes by examining the roles of various actors in supporting PCSD and tracking progress at national and international levels in implementing the 2030 Agenda.
How countries can pursue gender-responsive: National Adaptation Plan (NAP) pr...NAP Global Network
This document discusses how countries can pursue gender-responsive National Adaptation Plan (NAP) processes based on lessons from Côte d'Ivoire. It outlines key aspects of the NAP process and highlights Côte d'Ivoire's efforts to integrate a gender perspective, including conducting a gender analysis, establishing a national gender and climate change platform, and securing funding from the Green Climate Fund that includes gender considerations. The document concludes with lessons learned, emphasizing that opportunities exist to adopt gender-responsive approaches throughout the NAP process and that engaging gender experts and analyses is important.
This document discusses how to build high-level political support for national adaptation plan (NAP) processes. It defines high-level political support as expressed commitment through verbal declarations, institutional commitment through policies and infrastructure, and budgetary commitment through earmarked resources. It notes that expressed commitment without institutional or budgetary follow-through is rhetorical. The document examines factors that shape political prioritization of adaptation issues, including norm promotion, resource provision, civil society mobilization, policy community cohesion, external framing, political champions, credible indicators, focusing events, clear policy alternatives, political transitions, and competing priorities. It emphasizes understanding what influences policymakers' priorities and how to manage opportunities and barriers.
Countries across the OECD have developed ambitious plans for STI policy to contribute to socio-technical transitions as the world recovers from the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. These plans contain a broad variety of policy goals and instruments designed to support STI in a changing global environment, to tackle new and growing challenges in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic, and to apply new tools and approaches to STI policy making, especially digital tools, that emerged in the context of the pandemic.
The document discusses the Schools and Libraries Program of the Universal Service Fund, also known as E-Rate. It was established by the Telecommunications Act of 1996 to provide discounts on telecommunication services and technologies for schools and libraries based on community demographics. Schools and libraries must apply annually and can receive discounts ranging from 20-90% depending on the percentage of students eligible for free or reduced lunches. Discounts are provided for internal connections, telecommunications services, and internet access but not for desktop computers, software, or training. The document provides an example of a school district (BISD) that does not currently participate in the E-Rate program.
This certificate certifies that Mr. Anil Kumar Singh Bondili successfully completed a course on awareness of changes to the ISO 9001:2008 standard. The certificate acknowledges his knowledge in this subject area and was granted on September 30, 2010 with certificate number ISLPL/ISOC/01606-1 by the Director of the Institute of Sigma Learning Private Limited.
Este documento describe la Coalición Panameña de Deportes y su enfoque de "En sus Marcas, Listos, Fuera" para hacer discípulos a través del deporte. Explica que "En sus Marcas" es el proceso de reunir personas y darles una visión, "Listos" es entrenarlos y equiparlos, y "Fuera" es empoderarlos para servir usando estrategias del movimiento deportivo. El deporte tiene un gran potencial para construir relaciones y transformar comunidades debido a su capacidad universal de atraer y entretener a las
Este documento discute o crescente poder dos cartéis de droga e o crime organizado transnacional, que ameaçam a segurança dos Estados. Os cartéis atuam como "multinacionais" e se aproveitam da globalização para transportar drogas e pessoas entre continentes. A cooperação internacional tem sido insuficiente para combater esse problema global.
The document discusses graphical user interfaces (GUIs). It defines a GUI as a pictorial interface that makes programs easier to use through intuitive visual controls like buttons and menus. It then discusses:
- How GUIs are useful for visually manipulating data in an intuitive way.
- The three main elements needed to create a MATLAB GUI: components, containers, and callbacks. Components are individual GUI elements, containers arrange components, and callbacks define what happens when a user interacts with a component.
- Common GUI components in MATLAB like buttons, menus, and axes, and how they are created using functions like uicontrol and uimenu.
- The basic steps to create a simple MATLAB GUI using the GUID
Matlab provides the GUIDE tool for building graphical user interfaces (GUIs) which provide a rich, hassle-free environment for viewing and manipulating programs. GUIDE allows selecting a prototype and provides a GUI editor for adding elements like buttons and axes. Elements can be aligned using tools and the interface can be run and customized callbacks can be added to trigger actions when buttons are pressed, allowing simple GUIs to be implemented.
O documento resume as atividades e iniciativas da comunidade CocoaHeads no Brasil, incluindo 18 capítulos em 12 estados, mais de 130 eventos e 4 mil participantes. Ele também lista recursos como um podcast, aplicativo open source, tradução do livro "Swift Programming Language" e site com vagas para desenvolvedores iOS.
Contexto de produção, circulação e recepção de textosma.no.el.ne.ves
O documento discute conceitos sobre gênero textual e análise textual. Apresenta elementos que constituem um gênero como finalidade comunicativa, destinatário, linguagem, suporte e mensagem. Também aborda domínios discursivos, intertextualidade e heterogeneidade tipológica. Por fim, exemplifica análises de textos de diferentes gêneros.
Electron beam therapy uses electrons to deliver radiation to treat cancers close to the surface of the body. Electrons deposit most of their dose in the first few centimeters, sparing deeper tissues. Key factors in electron beam planning include selecting an appropriate electron energy to cover the tumor volume while minimizing dose beyond it, shaping the electron field using collimators or bolus material, and techniques for field junctions and irregular surfaces. Examples of clinical applications include treatment of skin cancers or chest wall irradiation after mastectomy.
Similar to Finn Tarp's presentation at 'Building synergy and coherence in the implementation of the Istanbul Programme of Action in the context of the 2030 Development Agenda'
WIDER knowledge and Agenda 2030 challengesUNU-WIDER
UNU-WIDER presented on building knowledge to support the 2030 development agenda and challenges in monitoring progress. Key points:
1. UNU-WIDER research relates to all SDG targets and supports development priorities. Examples include projects on aid effectiveness, African growth and poverty, and global income inequality.
2. Monitoring the 2030 agenda faces data challenges like gaps, lack of gender disaggregation, technical difficulties in measurement, and political obstacles. UNU-WIDER supports capacity for reliable data.
3. Success requires economic transformation, improved livelihoods, and reduced inequality. Strategic choices are needed from governments and development partners to mobilize resources and build local capacity for sustainable development.
Finn Tarp: A High Five to the AfDB: WIDER commentsUNU-WIDER
Finn Tarp's comments at the seminar discussion 'Unlocking Africa's development potential - how to translate economic growth into development goals’ in Helsinki on 9 June 2016.
- UNU-WIDER's research focuses on transformation, inclusion, and sustainability in developing countries, especially regarding Africa's growth and poverty reduction, gender equity, and aid effectiveness.
- Research projects include studies of growth and poverty in Africa, industrial development in Africa and Asia, state capability and structural transformation, and measuring poverty.
- Analysis of growth and poverty trends in 16 African countries found relatively rapid growth and poverty reduction in some, growth with limited reduction in others, and stagnation in others. However, structural transformation remains slow and employment and agriculture lag.
P3.3. Rebuilding Livelihoods in Post-Conflict and Protracted Crisis CountriesGCARD Conferences
The document summarizes discussions from a workshop in Kigali on rebuilding livelihoods in post-conflict countries through agricultural innovation. Key points discussed include the challenges facing post-conflict countries, the importance of focusing on agriculture and capacity development, and 6 intended outcomes by 2014 related to establishing cooperation platforms, developing policies, integrating research strategies, supporting value chains, building human resources, and sharing physical resources. Participants committed to collective actions from 2012-2014 at national, regional, and international levels to achieve these outcomes and strengthen agricultural capacity in post-conflict countries.
Session.3.Yared_.Tsegay.Global forum VLR.pptxxordan95
This document discusses a national capacity building workshop on Voluntary Local Reviews (VLRs) in South Africa that will take place on March 27-28, 2023. It provides background on national SDG advisory bodies and their role in supporting SDG implementation. It summarizes South Africa's progress and challenges in achieving the SDGs to date, and identifies priority areas of action. It outlines the potential benefits of VLRs for enhancing SDG localization and implementation at the local level through bottom-up participation and responsive, community-led solutions.
Session.3.Yared_.Tsegay.Global forum VLR.pptxaryan524
This document discusses a national capacity building workshop on Voluntary Local Reviews (VLRs) in South Africa that will take place on March 27-28, 2023. It provides background on national SDG advisory bodies and their role in supporting SDG implementation. It summarizes South Africa's progress and challenges in achieving the SDGs to date, and identifies priority areas of action. It outlines the potential benefits of VLRs for enhancing SDG localization and implementation at the local level through bottom-up participation and locally-led solutions.
On MDGs, the Post-2015 Development Agenda, and the World Bank GroupSDGsPlus
The document discusses financing for development goals after 2015, including the transition from the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). It outlines key components of financing, such as domestic resource mobilization, better and smarter aid, private sector financing, and a supportive framework. The World Bank Group is well-positioned to implement the SDGs through its global practices and "One Bank" approach, which align with the integrated nature of the goals. Youth engagement is important for delivering and financing the post-2015 development agenda.
The State of the World Bank Knowledge ServicesSDGsPlus
The document discusses the evolving focus on knowledge at the World Bank over time. It notes that in the 1990s, the Bank began articulating its role as a "Knowledge Bank" and publishing reports on how development knowledge can improve living standards. Since then, the Bank has increasingly incorporated knowledge products into its work and launched open data initiatives. The Bank's vision is to be a better facilitator of development knowledge by connecting, customizing, and producing knowledge. It is working to strengthen knowledge management, use open knowledge approaches, and launch knowledge platforms on issues like urbanization and jobs.
How are African banks coping with Climate ChangeFrancois Stepman
16 May 2023. This webinar discussed how climate-related risks threaten the functioning of banking institutions as well as the stability of the financial system.
Climate change and climate policy affect the balance sheets and business models of banks in different ways. African banks are vulnerable to the increasing frequency and severity of climate change shocks. They are also increasingly aware of the importance of adopting green financing principles, seeking to address risks and more importantly, to grasp new opportunities.
However, only 17% of banks have so far introduced specific green financing products, and these are estimated to account for only 2-20% of their portfolio . The webinar discussed how climate-related risks threaten the functioning of banking institutions as well as the stability of the financial system. The discussions also shed light on initiatives of banks to implement sustainable practices and central banks to create an enabling environment for sustainable finance drawing on international best practices.
http://paepard.blogspot.com/2023/05/climate-and-african-financial-sector.html
INTRODUCTION TO SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENTAL GOALS.pptxtayyabaslp21
The document provides an introduction to sustainable development goals (SDGs) by comparing them to the previous millennium development goals (MDGs). It discusses that the 17 SDGs adopted by the UN in 2015 aim to address poverty, inequality, climate change, and other issues by 2030 in all countries rather than just developing countries as the MDGs did. The SDGs also have broader focus areas like the environment, economy, and society, compared to the MDGs' narrower focus on poverty reduction.
The document discusses the Post-2015 Global Development Agenda and the EU's interests and positions. It provides an overview of the UN process to develop Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to succeed the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) after 2015. It also summarizes the EU's development policies, aid levels, and positions on issues like financing for development. The EU supports a universal and transformative SDG agenda but wants to ensure support and accountability from all countries.
UNU-WIDER provides research and analysis to support development policies. It has expanded its global network and publications. Proposed UN reforms aim to: 1) Make the UN development system more coherent and field-focused; 2) Consolidate peace and security functions for greater effectiveness; and 3) Delegate more authority to managers in return for increased accountability. However, the reforms face challenges in securing funding and balancing member state interests. UNU-WIDER's research can help inform the reforms by providing an independent evidence base.
Updates from the Global RCE Service Centre: 2020-2021ESD UNU-IAS
Updates from the Global RCE Service Centre: 2020-2021
Dr. Fumiko Noguchi, Research Fellow, UNU-IAS
13th Asia-Pacific RCE Regional Meeting
5 October, 2021
The document discusses the importance of the International Day for Universal Access to Information (IDUAI) for advancing open access and the global open knowledge movement. It notes that IDUAI advocates for inclusive knowledge societies and accessibility and openness of information. The day highlights the need for universal access to information as a basic human right and important for achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals. The document argues that open access to information and knowledge sharing is critical for STEM education globally and addressing issues like climate change and development challenges, but there are still disparities in access and participation from the global south.
This document summarizes research from various projects conducted by UNU-WIDER, including Learning to Compete (L2C), Research and Communication on Foreign Aid (ReCom), and work in Mozambique. Key findings include:
1) Structural transformation in many African economies has been limited, constraining job growth. Agricultural productivity and movement of workers to higher productivity sectors needs to be addressed.
2) Aid can help create jobs by supporting structural change, industrial policy, growth of labor intensive industries, and strengthening agricultural productivity. Both small and large firms are important, but larger firms provide better wages and job security.
3) Future aid should focus on industrialization, good job creation, strengthening state
The document discusses the importance of the International Day for Universal Access to Information (IDUAI) for advancing open access and the global open knowledge movement. It notes that while information consumption is growing rapidly, significant knowledge challenges remain, including lack of access in many parts of the world. Promoting STEM education and open access to scientific information is crucial for achieving the UN's Sustainable Development Goals. However, less than 30% of global research is currently openly available. The document argues that overcoming disparities in STEM education and access to information will require advocacy, capacity building, knowledge sharing platforms, and new approaches that prioritize openness and inclusion.
The document discusses the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) and how they differ from the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The MDGs were adopted in 2000 and consisted of 8 goals to reduce poverty, hunger, disease, and gender inequality by 2015. Progress on the MDGs was uneven across regions and themes. In contrast, the SDGs adopted in 2015 are universally applicable to all countries and address additional themes like the environment, climate change, and urban development. The effectiveness of the MDGs in reducing extreme poverty by over 50% is debated as countries took a piecemeal approach to the goals.
Linking African, European and international debates and align positions and priorities for implementation: Post-2015 debate, Agenda 2063 and the EU-Africa roadmap
James Mackie, Senior Adviser EU Development Policy
& Faten Aggad, Head of Programme Africa’s Change Dynamics
31st October 2014
This document summarizes an academic seminar on industrialization in Africa. It finds that while socioeconomic progress has been better than expected, growth has been uneven and fragility remains. Key questions around sustaining growth, transforming economies, and reducing reliance on commodities were discussed. Data shows improvements in African GDP, trade, and financing over time but variability between countries. Structural change moving labor to lower productivity sectors slowed growth. Learning to Compete research examines drivers of productivity across African and Asian countries. The African Development Bank's industrial strategy aims to scale up transformation through regional integration and financing. Cautious optimism remains dependent on comprehensive reforms, skills and infrastructure development, and export promotion.
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Finn Tarp's presentation at 'Building synergy and coherence in the implementation of the Istanbul Programme of Action in the context of the 2030 Development Agenda'
1. A WIDER PERSPECTIVE
Special Thematic Event on “Building Synergy and Coherence in the Implementation of the
Istanbul Plan of Action in the Context of the 2030 Sustainable Development Agenda”
Presentation at the Trusteeship Council Chamber, UN HQs
New York, USA, 11 February 2016
By Finn Tarp, Director, UNU-WIDER
2. Introduction
• Highlight: the overlap and synergy between the 5 objectives and 8 priority areas of the
IPoA and the 17 SDGs – and stress that the 2030 Agenda aptly recognises the need for
special attention to the LDCs
• Question: What are the measures the development partners and international
organizations should adopt to scale up support and facilitate the realization of the IPoA
and the 2030 Agenda by the LDCs?
• Focus on 5 sets of concerns (which emerge from 5 UNU-WIDER research programmes)
– In 5 minutes + a conclusion
• WIDER web-site: see https://www.wider.unu.edu/
3. 1. Growth and Poverty (GAPP)
• Carried out 16 carefully designed country case studies from the 24 most populous
countries in sub-Saharan Africa
– Covering almost 75% of the African population and 9 of the largest 10 countries
– Focus on monetary and non-monetary indicators of well-being
• Key message: There is a lot to celebrate in African development + those which succeed
have taken agriculture and economic transformation serious
• Yet, key challenges remain:
– By 2013 GDP/capita was only 7.7% higher than in 1974 => growth remains indispensable
– Aid to LDCs is falling => risk of leaving those most in need behind
• For more on GAPP: see https://www.wider.unu.edu/project/reconciling-
africa%E2%80%99s-growth-poverty-and-inequality-trends-growth-and-poverty-project-
gapp
4. 2. Research and Communication on Foreign Aid
(ReCom)
• Brought together more than 300 researchers from 59 countries; who
produced 247 original studies under 5 core themes (including gender
equality) + a synthesis paper
• Key message: aid is effective, and has a very respectable rate of return;
including in places with weak institutional environments
• Yes, there is also a lot to improve:
– Fragmentation remains high and very costly, and see
https://www.wider.unu.edu/publication/aid-post-2015-world for 15 succinct
ReCom findings/recommendations
5. 3. Learning to Compete (L2C)
• A four year UNU-WIDER, Brookings and AfDB research programme, which offers a
comprehensive, comparative, cross-country analysis of Africa’s economic
transformation and industrialization experience
• And 3 high profile books are just about to be launched (including contributions by
Nobel price laureates)
• With 3 key messages: business as usual is not enough; structural transformation is
very slow; and employment creation is severely lagging
• So only with a more strategic approach to industrial policy, the role of the state and
private sector, and a strong commitment of the region’s political leadership can
Africa industrialize
• https://www.wider.unu.edu/project/learning-compete-l2c-accelerating-industrial-
development-africa
6. 4. Development Under Climate Change
(DUCC)
• WIDER has carried out a series of comprehensive country level climate change
assessments and developed cutting edge approaches to evaluating energy policy
choices
• Key messages:
– Deliberate long term planning accounting for the many uncertainties in climate change impacts is
critically needed for effective adaptation; and successful implementation and deepening of the
CoP21 agreement is crucial for mitigation
– At the same time: LDCs have intrinsic advantages in renewable energy production. Africa’s large
hydropower potential could be linked with its very substantial wind and solar resources to generate
clean reliable power at low cost
• For more on DUCC: see https://www.wider.unu.edu/project/ducc-%E2%80%93-
development-under-climate-change
7. 5. Data to Support the SDGs
• WIDER is home of the World Income Inequality Data Base (WIID) – so what
do we know about global inequality trends?
• A key message: technical assistance and capacity building is critical in
developing the necessary data systems called for
• But it is not only technical issues that are faced: widespread political
sensitivities exist – and the lack of data by gender is striking
• For more on the WIID: see https://www.wider.unu.edu/project/wiid-world-
income-inequality-database
8. UN High-Level Panel report on the post-2015
development agenda
• Called for:
• “..A quantum leap forward in economic opportunities
and a profound economic transformation to end
extreme poverty and improve livelihoods…”
9. But What Will Happen to Development Finance Post-
2015?
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• Scaling up as suggested here is indispensable for the success of the IPoA as
well as the 2030 SDG agenda