World leaders meet in New York to discuss sustainable development
The Guardian, 17 September, 2013
The world’s governments will meet next week in a special session at the United Nations general assembly (UNGA) to identify ways to accelerate the progress on the millennium development goals, and also to reach a consensus for a timetable on a new set of sustainable development goals (SDGs).
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Green economy: will it ever be people, planet and profit?
The Guardian, 17 September, 2013
The Asian Development Bank has pledged $4.2bn (£2.6bn) for urban development, water supply and sanitation, and transport projects to China to support the country’s green and inclusive growth. The announcement comes at a time when many developing countries are focused on economic growth and reducing emphasis on sustainable energy and non-polluting industries. This modified ‘green growth’ approach is receiving growing support at the expense of an alternative ‘green economy’ model.
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World Bank Ties Strategy to Poverty-Fighting Goals
Money News, 16 September, 2013
The World Bank, faced with a tight budget and greater competition for development funds, aims to become more selective in its lending, focusing on fragile states, sub-Saharan Africa, South Asia and other areas where it can have the greatest impact, according to a draft strategy paper obtained by Reuters. The 42-page paper, presented to the Bank’s executive board last week, is the first major strategic review under World Bank President Jim Yong Kim.
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