20 February 2018: The Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) has taken steps to promote the role of science, technology and innovation (STI) in accelerating SDG achievement, including the launch of a digital platform and establishment of a fund that provides support to tackle development challenges. IsDB also signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the UN … Continue reading IsDB Platform Harnesses STI to Accelerate SDGs
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Four Steps to Build the SDGs into the Green Climate Fund
The Green Climate Fund (GCF) aims to promote the paradigm shift towards low-emission and climate-resilient development pathways, in the context of sustainable development, according to GCF’s “Governing Instrument,” its founding document. Such a commitment should be welcome news for the SDGs, and discussions on funding the Goals often point to the GCF’s potential. But has the … Continue reading Four Steps to Build the SDGs into the Green Climate Fund
SDG Knowledge Weekly: Tax, Official Development Assistance and Urban Finance
Last week’s SDG Knowledge Weekly brief looked at blended finance and the private sector actions as means for achieving the SDGs. This week, we explore the role of public finance for the SDGs, review events convened by the international community on tax collaboration and urban financing issues, and look ahead to this week’s meeting on the follow-up … Continue reading SDG Knowledge Weekly: Tax, Official Development Assistance and Urban Finance
