The Sustainable Development Goals

In September 2015, the 193-member states of the United Nations adopted the 2030 Development Agenda and the 17 SDGs, built off of the Millennium Development Goals

The SDGs are not an official treaty, but a form of soft law aimed at eliminating extreme poverty, building partnerships, and spurring economic growth around the world. The private sector provides 9 out of 10 jobs in developing countries and has an important role to play in achieving the SDGs and solving global problems. Many private sector actors support the SDGs and have joined the UN Global Compact. At the Addis Ababa Financing for Development conference in 2015, it became clear that it would take trillions not billions of dollars of financing of all types to achieve the SDGs. Private sector participation is critical to strengthening the economies in developing countries, employing the growing youth bulge in Africa, and solving global challenges like migration. CSIS in partnership with Chevron has launched a series of events and publications focused on measuring the progress towards achieving each of the goals.
 

 

 


 

 

 

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Sustainable Development Goal #7: Affordable and Clean Energy

Please join CSIS on February 23rd for a discussion on Sustainable Development Goal #7: Affordable and Clean Energy which aims to improve access to affordable, modern, and reliable energy, energy efficiency, and investments in energy infrastructure.

Event by Daniel F. Runde , Todd Moss , Lwena Pegado Sebastiao , Dr. Peter Twesigye , and Tom Hardy — February 23, 2022

Photo: brutto film/Adobestock

SDG #17: Partnerships for the Goals

Please join CSIS on January 25th for a discussion of Sustainable Development Goal #17: Partnership for the Goals.

Event by Daniel F. Runde , Mike Metzler , Heather Kulp , Greg Huger , and David S. McCauley — January 25, 2022

Photo: Anand Prakash Gupta/Getty Images

An Armchair Discussion with David Malpass, President of the World Bank Group

Mr. Malpass will share his insights on the direction and goals of the World Bank Group as we work toward a post-Covid-19 world. The conversation will be moderated by Daniel Runde, Senior Vice President and Director of the Project on Prosperity and Development.

Event by Daniel F. Runde and David Malpass — November 8, 2021

Photo: ERIC BARADAT/AFP/Getty Images

Covid-19 Demands Innovative Ideas for Financing the SDGs

The Covid-19 pandemic exacerbates the challenges to achieving the 17 Sustainable Development Goals and highlights the need for innovative and scalable tools, such as guarantees, green and infrastructure bonds, and advanced purchase agreements, to fill the financing gap.

Brief by Daniel F. Runde , Christopher Metzger , and Hareem F. Abdullah — May 7, 2020

Photo: Kena Betancur/Getty Images for Global Goals

Fighting Corruption for U.S. Economic and National Security Interests

Reducing corruption and promoting economic growth in developing countries supports the United States’ economic and national security interests. Anti-corruption legislation and transparent procurement processes help U.S. companies compete and win contracts abroad.

Report by Daniel F. Runde and Christopher Metzger — April 13, 2020

Photo: Adobe Stock

Sustainable Development Goal #9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure

Please join us for a conversation on Sustainable Development Goal #9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure, which seeks to increase connectivity and productivity of developing countries’ industries and build resilient infrastructure systems to bolster economic growth.

Event by Daniel F. Runde , Peter Raymond , Enoh Ebong , Jonathan Said , and Karin Krchnak — February 26, 2020

Applying Lessons from Global Entrepreneurship

Please join us for a public event that will explore how the U.S. can lead the world in meeting the global demand for entrepreneurship and innovation.

Event by Daniel F. Runde , Peter Righi , Agnes Dasewicz , Wesley Alexander , Shamarukh Mohiuddin , and William Sonneborn — January 14, 2020

Sustainable Development Goal #1: No Poverty

Please join us on Tuesday, December 3rd for a public event focused on Sustainable Development Goal #1, which aims to decrease poverty & ensure social protections for the poor & vulnerable, increase access to basic needs and services, and support people harmed by natural disasters.

Event by Daniel F. Runde , Gloria D. Steele , Richard Bissell , Daniel Speckhard , and Sarah Thorn — December 3, 2019

Sustainable Development Goal 4: Quality Education

Please join us on October 30th for a discussion on Sustainable Development Goal #4: Quality Education.

Event by Daniel F. Runde , Patrick Fine , Amber Gove , Pia Saunders Campbell , and Julie Cram — October 30, 2019

SDG #11: Sustainable Cities and Communities

Please join us on September 20th for a public event focused on Sustainable Development Goal #11 which aims to increase the inclusivity, sustainability, and accessibility of urban and rural areas.

Event by Daniel F. Runde , Dan Hymowitz , Sara Lawrence , Janet Auer , and Rep. Tim Penny — September 20, 2019