Breakthrough FFD3 outcome sets positive tone for global change

United Nations, Department of Economic and Social Affairs
Available online : 3 August 2015

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The world marked a momentous event in international development in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, last month, as Governments adopted a new global  framework for financing sustainable development. The Addis Ababa Action Agenda was adopted at the Third International Conference on Financing for Development (FFD3), held on 13-16 July in the Ethiopian capital. It establishes a strong foundation to support the implementation of future development efforts. The Addis Ababa Conference was the first in a series of landmark events leading up to the adoption of a new development agenda and a universal agreement on climate change by the end of this year. Turning needs into investment opportunities

“Financing needs for sustainable development are high, but the challenges are surmountable,” said UN secretary-General Ban Ki-moon at the opening of the Conference. “The Addis Ababa Action agenda will help to turn these needs into investment opportunities.”…

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 KeywordsPalabras clave:

Global Health; Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs); Climate Change

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