World leaders should use the current crisis to build an environmentally sustainable, resilient and inclusive economy, says Kristalina Georgieva. Read more »
Pressure on UN and governments is key to eliminating biological and chemical weapons. Linking SDGs to disarmament and an expanded Security Council can help. Read more »
Delivery of quality education, healthcare and housing to the bottom billion of the world population is possible with a transparent global tax regime. Read more »
It is imperative that the state and civil society play a more constructive and interventionist role in ensuring the social security of older persons. Read more »
A large section of the population in in LIDCs live near subsistence levels. The governments' ability to support them is curtailed by limited fiscal resources. Read more »
Despite the dramatic success in reducing poverty, about 8.8% of Indians are facing severe poverty. About a fifth of Indian population are vulnerable to multidimensional poverty, says the report. Read more »
The SDGs combine economic, social and environmental aspects of development. Read more »