The implementation process of the SDGs: Latin America Regional Survey
Latin American countries are diverse, both in their size and population and in their level of development.
Will women be a part of India’s future workforce? A quest for inclusive and sustainable growth in India
This study examines India’s low and declining female labour force participation in the context of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 4 and 8
SDG implementation progress: What does the Asian experience reveal?
This study attempts to capture the salient features concerning SDG implementation in the region to track progress, identify challenges and learning from cross-country experiences.
The opportunities and risks for achieving sustainable labour in a global value chain: A case study from Sri Lanka’s apparel sector
The Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR), with its advanced technology, is creating new work options but also job losses and [...]
Implementation progress of the SDGs: Sub-Saharan Africa regional survey
Africa accounts for a very large share of the global population facing mass poverty. As such, progress implementing the SDGs in this region will affect SDG implementation worldwide
Poor education and precarious jobs in Peru: Understanding who is left behind and why
Large inequalities in Peru make fulfilling the ’leave no one behind’ UN 2030 Agenda commitment the country’s largest challenge.
Rethinking Development Effectiveness: Perspectives from the Global South
This research paper examines the imperative of a new conversation on development effectiveness “from the bottom up”. Four dimensions are addressed: conceptual concerns, emerging trends, political economy issues affecting the global and country levels, and issues related to the measurement of effectiveness.
A global action plan for developing countries to address the coronavirus crisis: Southern perspectives
COVID-19 reached the poorest countries with a time lag but now they are facing multiple shocks.
Ensuring access to affordable, sustainable and clean household energy for all in Ghana
This study investigates household access to affordable energy in Ghana, assessing which groups are left behind. It considers synergies [...]
The changing nature of poverty and growing inequality
Recent attempts to measure poverty have shown that it is much higher than estimates solely considering income. From 2008-2018, 23% of people in developing countries were multidimensionally poor.
