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Lessons from the COVID-19 Pandemic</a> </div></div> <div class="mdp-item"><div class="mdp-title">4. <a href="/policy-briefs/un-desa-policy-brief-special-issue-financing-sustainable-development-goals-through" hreflang="en">UN DESA Policy Brief Special Issue: Financing the Sustainable Development Goals through mission-oriented development banks</a> </div></div> <div class="mdp-item"><div class="mdp-title">5. <a href="/policy-briefs/un-desa-policy-brief-no-167-leveraging-population-trends-more-sustainable-and" hreflang="en">UN DESA Policy Brief No. 167: Leveraging population trends for a more sustainable and inclusive future: Insights from World Population Prospects 2024</a> </div></div> </div> <div class="view-footer"> <a href="/most-downloaded-policy-briefs?created=3" class="btn btn-default">View Most Downloaded</a> </div> </div> </div> </section> </div> </aside> <section class="col-sm-9"> <div class="highlighted"> <div class="region region-highlighted"> <div data-drupal-messages-fallback class="hidden"></div> </div> </div> <a id="main-content"></a> <div class="region region-content"> <section id="block-un-sortby-2" class="sortblockindexnt block block-block-content block-block-contente0a8543b-bdd4-4f9d-b57f-3bd525a0e5cd clearfix"> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field--item"><select id="sort-by"> <option value="" disabled selected>Sort by</option> <option value="newest">Newest First</option> <option value="oldest">Oldest First</option> </select> <script src="https://code.jquery.com/jquery-3.6.0.min.js"></script> <script> $(document).ready(function() { // Get the URL parameters var params = new URLSearchParams(window.location.search); // Get the sort_by and sort_order values var sort_by = params.get("sort_by"); var sort_order = params.get("sort_order"); // Set the value of the select element based on the URL values if (sort_by === "date" && sort_order === "DESC") { $("#sort-by").val("newest"); } else if (sort_by === "date" && sort_order === "ASC") { $("#sort-by").val("oldest"); } $("#sort-by").change(function() { var value = $(this).val(); var url = window.location.href; var sort_by = "sort_by=date"; var sort_order = ""; if (value === "newest") { sort_order = "sort_order=DESC"; } else if (value === "oldest") { sort_order = "sort_order=ASC"; } if (url.includes("?")) { if (url.includes("sort_by")) { url = url.replace(/sort_by=[^&]*/, sort_by); url = url.replace(/sort_order=[^&]*(&|$)/, sort_order + "$1"); } else { url = url + "&" + sort_by + "&" + sort_order; } } else { url = url + "?" + sort_by + "&" + sort_order; } window.location.href = url; }); }); </script> </div> </section> <div class="views-element-container form-group"><div class="view-header-right card-list view view-policy-brief-index view-id-policy_brief_index view-display-id-page_1 js-view-dom-id-06299e4ed4c51e2a9d233c5ad707633ba124dedd048221d64aad9e812e8a5d51"> <div class="view-header"> <div class="view-results">Displaying 1 - 20 of 168</div> </div> <div class="view-content"> <div class="views-row"><div class="views-field views-field-field-policy-brief-image card-image"><span class="field-content"><a href="/policy-briefs/un-desa-policy-brief-no-167-leveraging-population-trends-more-sustainable-and"><div> <div class="field field--name-field-media-image-1 field--type-image field--label-visually_hidden"> <div class="field--label sr-only">Image</div> <div class="field--item"> <img src="/sites/default/files/styles/3x2_thumb/public/policy-brief/images/2024/26372818523_c88eeb2825_o%20%281%29.jpg?itok=xAZgnF6M" width="480" height="320" alt="" loading="lazy" class="img-responsive" /> </div> </div> </div> </a></span></div><div class="views-field views-field-nothing"><span class="field-content">14 November 2024 <h3><a href="/policy-briefs/un-desa-policy-brief-no-167-leveraging-population-trends-more-sustainable-and" hreflang="en">UN DESA Policy Brief No. 167: Leveraging population trends for a more sustainable and inclusive future: Insights from World Population Prospects 2024</a></h3> <p>Understanding how population trends are likely to unfold in the short, medium and long terms is critical for achieving a more inclusive, prosperous and sustainable future. This policy brief provides an overview of some of the main findings of the World Population Prospects 2024: Summary of Results with the aim of helping countries prepare for population sizes, age structures and spatial distributions that may differ appreciably from those of their recent past.</p> <div class="pubfile"><a href="/policy-briefs/un-desa-policy-brief-no-167-leveraging-population-trends-more-sustainable-and" class="btn btn-default learnmore">Read More</a> <span><a href="/file/20872/download" target="_blank" class="btn btn-default" id="download PB167.pdf">Download (PDF)</a></span></div></span></div></div> <div class="views-row"><div class="views-field views-field-field-policy-brief-image card-image"><span class="field-content"><a href="/policy-briefs/un-desa-policy-brief-no-166-global-action-needed-advance-social-development-amidst"><div> <div class="field field--name-field-media-image-1 field--type-image field--label-visually_hidden"> <div class="field--label sr-only">Image</div> <div class="field--item"> <img src="/sites/default/files/styles/3x2_thumb/public/policy-brief/images/2024/Picture%20166%20PB.png?itok=q39In6AB" width="480" height="320" alt="Picture 166 PB" loading="lazy" class="img-responsive" /> </div> </div> </div> </a></span></div><div class="views-field views-field-nothing"><span class="field-content">17 October 2024 <h3><a href="/policy-briefs/un-desa-policy-brief-no-166-global-action-needed-advance-social-development-amidst" hreflang="en">UN DESA Policy Brief No. 166: Global action is needed to advance social development amidst converging crises</a></h3> <p>In an interconnected world, more frequent, severe and far-reaching shocks and crises are derailing key social development objectives such as poverty eradication, full employment and inequality reduction through a range of channels. Global action is needed to advance social development and build resilient and inclusive societies for all. </p> <div class="pubfile"><a href="/policy-briefs/un-desa-policy-brief-no-166-global-action-needed-advance-social-development-amidst" class="btn btn-default learnmore">Read More</a> <span><a href="/file/20832/download" target="_blank" class="btn btn-default" id="download PB166_FINAL.pdf">Download (PDF)</a></span></div></span></div></div> <div class="views-row"><div class="views-field views-field-field-policy-brief-image card-image"><span class="field-content"><a href="/policy-briefs/un-desa-policy-brief-no-165-what-assets-and-innovations-can-governments-mobilize"><div> <div class="field field--name-field-media-image-1 field--type-image field--label-visually_hidden"> <div class="field--label sr-only">Image</div> <div class="field--item"> <img src="/sites/default/files/styles/3x2_thumb/public/policy-brief/images/2024/UN7213619_96f_%20%281%29.jpg?itok=fMskVnhy" width="480" height="320" alt="" loading="lazy" class="img-responsive" /> </div> </div> </div> </a></span></div><div class="views-field views-field-nothing"><span class="field-content">04 October 2024 <h3><a href="/policy-briefs/un-desa-policy-brief-no-165-what-assets-and-innovations-can-governments-mobilize" hreflang="en">UN DESA Policy Brief No. 165: What assets and innovations can governments mobilize to transform the public sector and achieve the SDGs?</a></h3> <p>Through investment in transformative public-sector change programmes, government agencies and organizations and personnel can unlock their capabilities to go beyond merely responding to disruptions. Fostering transformation and adaptive mindsets will be key to enabling them to anticipate and effectively address the pressing challenges within their societies, even in complex and dynamic environments. </p> <div class="pubfile"><a href="/policy-briefs/un-desa-policy-brief-no-165-what-assets-and-innovations-can-governments-mobilize" class="btn btn-default learnmore">Read More</a> <span><a href="/file/20814/download" target="_blank" class="btn btn-default" id="download PB165.pdf">Download (PDF)</a></span></div></span></div></div> <div class="views-row"><div class="views-field views-field-field-policy-brief-image card-image"><span class="field-content"><a href="/policy-briefs/un-desa-policy-brief-no-164-integrated-nature-sustainable-development-goals-lever"><div> <div class="field field--name-field-media-image-1 field--type-image field--label-visually_hidden"> <div class="field--label sr-only">Image</div> <div class="field--item"> <img src="/sites/default/files/styles/3x2_thumb/public/policy-brief/images/2024/164%20image.jpg?itok=rQcaGHfP" width="480" height="320" alt="" loading="lazy" class="img-responsive" /> </div> </div> </div> </a></span></div><div class="views-field views-field-nothing"><span class="field-content">04 September 2024 <h3><a href="/policy-briefs/un-desa-policy-brief-no-164-integrated-nature-sustainable-development-goals-lever" hreflang="en">UN DESA Policy Brief No. 164: The integrated nature of the Sustainable Development Goals as a lever for trust, institutional resilience and innovation</a></h3> Renewed efforts in enhancing policy coherence are required to leverage synergies at different levels and unleash the transformations needed to achieve the SDGs. However, public entities face challenges in identifying and leveraging SDG interdependencies and translating relevant plans into action. There are actionable ways to support integration and address existing barriers to unlock SDG progress in a way that contributes to building trust, enhancing resilience and advancing innovation. <div class="pubfile"><a href="/policy-briefs/un-desa-policy-brief-no-164-integrated-nature-sustainable-development-goals-lever" class="btn btn-default learnmore">Read More</a> <span><a href="/file/20744/download" target="_blank" class="btn btn-default" id="download PB164.pdf">Download (PDF)</a></span></div></span></div></div> <div class="views-row"><div class="views-field views-field-field-policy-brief-image card-image"><span class="field-content"><a href="/policy-briefs/un-desa-policy-brief-no-163-policy-choices-leaving-no-one-behind-lnob-overview-2023"><div> <div class="field field--name-field-media-image-1 field--type-image field--label-visually_hidden"> <div class="field--label sr-only">Image</div> <div class="field--item"> <img src="/sites/default/files/styles/3x2_thumb/public/policy-brief/images/2024/UN744467_c90_%20%281%29_photo.jpg?itok=LBpMru7Z" width="480" height="320" alt="" loading="lazy" class="img-responsive" /> </div> </div> </div> </a></span></div><div class="views-field views-field-nothing"><span class="field-content">23 August 2024 <h3><a href="/policy-briefs/un-desa-policy-brief-no-163-policy-choices-leaving-no-one-behind-lnob-overview-2023" hreflang="en">UN DESA Policy Brief No. 163: Policy Choices for Leaving No One Behind (LNOB): Overview From 2023 SDG Summit Commitments</a></h3> <p>Prioritizing leaving no one behind (LNoB), 31 countries have introduced new policies and commitments aimed at eradicating poverty, enhancing human capital, addressing uneven access to basic necessities, improving decision-making processes on sustainable development and ensuring no country or locality is left behind.</p> <div class="pubfile"><a href="/policy-briefs/un-desa-policy-brief-no-163-policy-choices-leaving-no-one-behind-lnob-overview-2023" class="btn btn-default learnmore">Read More</a> <span><a href="/file/20711/download" target="_blank" class="btn btn-default" id="download PB163_0.pdf">Download (PDF)</a></span></div></span></div></div> <div class="views-row"><div class="views-field views-field-field-policy-brief-image card-image"><span class="field-content"><a href="/policy-briefs/un-desa-policy-brief-no-162-multilevel-governance-climate-change-mitigation-and"><div> <div class="field field--name-field-media-image-1 field--type-image field--label-visually_hidden"> <div class="field--label sr-only">Image</div> <div class="field--item"> <img src="/sites/default/files/styles/3x2_thumb/public/policy-brief/images/2024/Source_UNHabitat.jpg?itok=d2kqhNn5" width="480" height="320" alt="" loading="lazy" class="img-responsive" /> </div> </div> </div> </a></span></div><div class="views-field views-field-nothing"><span class="field-content">23 August 2024 <h3><a href="/policy-briefs/un-desa-policy-brief-no-162-multilevel-governance-climate-change-mitigation-and" hreflang="en">UN DESA Policy Brief No. 162: Multilevel Governance for Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation</a></h3> <p>Effective climate action requires multilevel governance and coordination across national, regional, and local levels of government, as well as with non-state actors, to maximize synergies and ensure inclusive, coherent approaches. By integrating equity into governance arrangements at all levels, global, national and local stakeholders can foster a more effective and sustainable response to climate change.</p> <div class="pubfile"><a href="/policy-briefs/un-desa-policy-brief-no-162-multilevel-governance-climate-change-mitigation-and" class="btn btn-default learnmore">Read More</a> <span><a href="/file/20708/download" target="_blank" class="btn btn-default" id="download PB162_2.pdf">Download (PDF)</a></span></div></span></div></div> <div class="views-row"><div class="views-field views-field-field-policy-brief-image card-image"><span class="field-content"><a href="/policy-briefs/un-desa-policy-brief-no-161-path-older-population-maximizing-benefits-demographic"><div> <div class="field field--name-field-media-image-1 field--type-image field--label-visually_hidden"> <div class="field--label sr-only">Image</div> <div class="field--item"> <img src="/sites/default/files/styles/3x2_thumb/public/policy-brief/images/2024/PB161.jpg?itok=h3mZ7P_V" width="480" height="320" alt="" loading="lazy" class="img-responsive" /> </div> </div> </div> </a></span></div><div class="views-field views-field-nothing"><span class="field-content">14 August 2024 <h3><a href="/policy-briefs/un-desa-policy-brief-no-161-path-older-population-maximizing-benefits-demographic" hreflang="en">UN DESA Policy Brief No. 161: On the path to an older population: Maximizing the benefits from the demographic dividend in the least developed countries</a></h3> <p>While many least developed countries (LDCs) are still experiencing persistently high fertility and rapid population growth, they have also begun to experience progressive population ageing. Preparing for population ageing in LDCs will be critical for achieving sustainable development and ensuring that no one is left behind. Maximizing the benefits from the demographic dividend will provide an opportunity for these countries to develop economically before their populations become much older.</p> <div class="pubfile"><a href="/policy-briefs/un-desa-policy-brief-no-161-path-older-population-maximizing-benefits-demographic" class="btn btn-default learnmore">Read More</a> <span><a href="/file/20712/download" target="_blank" class="btn btn-default" id="download PB161_0.pdf">Download (PDF)</a></span></div></span></div></div> <div class="views-row"><div class="views-field views-field-field-policy-brief-image card-image"><span class="field-content"><a href="/policy-briefs/un-desa-policy-brief-no-160-dynamics-poverty-creating-resilience-sustain-progress"><div> <div class="field field--name-field-media-image-1 field--type-image field--label-visually_hidden"> <div class="field--label sr-only">Image</div> <div class="field--item"> <img src="/sites/default/files/styles/3x2_thumb/public/policy-brief/images/2024/children-uttar_pradesh-india.jpg?itok=ROtjct_v" width="480" height="320" alt="" loading="lazy" class="img-responsive" /> </div> </div> </div> </a></span></div><div class="views-field views-field-nothing"><span class="field-content">02 August 2024 <h3><a href="/policy-briefs/un-desa-policy-brief-no-160-dynamics-poverty-creating-resilience-sustain-progress" hreflang="en">UN DESA Policy Brief No. 160: The Dynamics of Poverty - Creating Resilience to Sustain Progress</a></h3> <p>Progress in reducing poverty is fragile. Covid-19 and the growing threats from climate change and conflict serve as a reminder that many people are still one misfortune away from falling into poverty. Supporting people to escape poverty is a first step towards its eradication.</p> <div class="pubfile"><a href="/policy-briefs/un-desa-policy-brief-no-160-dynamics-poverty-creating-resilience-sustain-progress" class="btn btn-default learnmore">Read More</a> <span><a href="/file/20713/download" target="_blank" class="btn btn-default" id="download PB160_0.pdf">Download (PDF)</a></span></div></span></div></div> <div class="views-row"><div class="views-field views-field-field-policy-brief-image card-image"><span class="field-content"><a href="/policy-briefs/un-desa-policy-brief-no-159-demographic-outlook-small-island-developing-states"><div> <div class="field field--name-field-media-image-1 field--type-image field--label-visually_hidden"> <div class="field--label sr-only">Image</div> <div class="field--item"> <img src="/sites/default/files/styles/3x2_thumb/public/policy-brief/images/2024/photo%20for%20SIDS%20PB.jpg?itok=bNNjMiib" width="480" height="320" alt="" loading="lazy" class="img-responsive" /> </div> </div> </div> </a></span></div><div class="views-field views-field-nothing"><span class="field-content">29 May 2024 <h3><a href="/policy-briefs/un-desa-policy-brief-no-159-demographic-outlook-small-island-developing-states" hreflang="en">UN DESA Policy Brief No. 159: Demographic Outlook for the Small Island Developing States: Implications of Population Trends for Building Resilience and Prosperity across SIDS</a></h3> <p>SIDS have small populations, limited resources and are highly vulnerable to the impacts of climate change. Understanding their demographic outlook will help them to address these unique challenges.</p> <div class="pubfile"><a href="/policy-briefs/un-desa-policy-brief-no-159-demographic-outlook-small-island-developing-states" class="btn btn-default learnmore">Read More</a> <span><a href="/file/20714/download" target="_blank" class="btn btn-default" id="download PB159_0.pdf">Download (PDF)</a></span></div></span></div></div> <div class="views-row"><div class="views-field views-field-field-policy-brief-image card-image"><span class="field-content"><a href="/policy-briefs/un-desa-policy-brief-no-158-how-can-we-accelerate-transformations-achieve-sustainable"><div> <div class="field field--name-field-media-image-1 field--type-image field--label-visually_hidden"> <div class="field--label sr-only">Image</div> <div class="field--item"> <img src="/sites/default/files/styles/3x2_thumb/public/policy-brief/images/2024/appolinary-kalashnikova-WYGhTLym344-unsplash.jpg?itok=3oxt8Ew9" width="480" height="320" alt="" loading="lazy" class="img-responsive" /> </div> </div> </div> </a></span></div><div class="views-field views-field-nothing"><span class="field-content">11 March 2024 <h3><a href="/policy-briefs/un-desa-policy-brief-no-158-how-can-we-accelerate-transformations-achieve-sustainable" hreflang="en">UN DESA Policy Brief No. 158: How can we accelerate transformations to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)? Insights from the 2023 Global Sustainable Development Report</a></h3> <p>Progress on the SDGs requires integrated approaches operating at a systemic level that address multiple goals simultaneously. Interventions toward progress on a given target must also generate positive synergies with other targets, while resolving tradeoffs. Transformative change does not follow a linear path, and policy needs will vary across contexts and phases of transformation. Policies should respond to impediments unique to each phase – emergence, acceleration, or stabilization.</p> <div class="pubfile"><a href="/policy-briefs/un-desa-policy-brief-no-158-how-can-we-accelerate-transformations-achieve-sustainable" class="btn btn-default learnmore">Read More</a> <span><a href="/file/20715/download" target="_blank" class="btn btn-default" id="download PB158.pdf">Download (PDF)</a></span></div></span></div></div> <div class="views-row"><div class="views-field views-field-field-policy-brief-image card-image"><span class="field-content"><a href="/policy-briefs/un-desa-policy-brief-no-157-how-can-governments-strengthen-their-relationships"><div> <div class="field field--name-field-media-image-1 field--type-image field--label-visually_hidden"> <div class="field--label sr-only">Image</div> <div class="field--item"> <img src="/sites/default/files/styles/3x2_thumb/public/policy-brief/images/2024/UN7213616_96c_%20%281%29_0.jpg?itok=AHA_j2bs" width="480" height="320" alt="" loading="lazy" class="img-responsive" /> </div> </div> </div> </a></span></div><div class="views-field views-field-nothing"><span class="field-content">11 March 2024 <h3><a href="/policy-briefs/un-desa-policy-brief-no-157-how-can-governments-strengthen-their-relationships" hreflang="en">UN DESA Policy Brief No. 157: How Can Governments Strengthen Their Relationships with Society to Meet the Sustainable Development Goals? Lessons from the COVID-19 Pandemic</a></h3> <p>The COVID-19 pandemic sparked innovation and experimentation in public institutions. Institutional and policy changes can improve Governments’ relationships with other actors and highlight opportunities to accelerate SDG progress. Renewed social contracts, built on trust, are crucial if societies are to meet today’s compounding challenges, better respond to future crises, and achieve the SDGs.</p> <div class="pubfile"><a href="/policy-briefs/un-desa-policy-brief-no-157-how-can-governments-strengthen-their-relationships" class="btn btn-default learnmore">Read More</a> <span><a href="/file/20539/download" target="_blank" class="btn btn-default" id="download pb157_1.pdf">Download (PDF)</a></span></div></span></div></div> <div class="views-row"><div class="views-field views-field-field-policy-brief-image card-image"><span class="field-content"><a href="/policy-briefs/un-desa-policy-brief-no-156-enhancing-public-institutions-risk-informed-communication"><div> <div class="field field--name-field-media-image-1 field--type-image field--label-visually_hidden"> <div class="field--label sr-only">Image</div> <div class="field--item"> <img src="/sites/default/files/styles/3x2_thumb/public/policy-brief/images/2024/53320552701_e06d32c552_k-1536x959.jpg?itok=yy4NUESc" width="480" height="320" alt="Man with megaphone" loading="lazy" class="img-responsive" /> </div> </div> </div> </a></span></div><div class="views-field views-field-nothing"><span class="field-content">29 December 2023 <h3><a href="/policy-briefs/un-desa-policy-brief-no-156-enhancing-public-institutions-risk-informed-communication" hreflang="en">UN DESA Policy Brief No. 156: Enhancing Public Institutions’ Risk-informed Communication to address Multifaceted Crises for Disaster Risk Reduction, Resilience and Climate Action</a></h3> <p>The ability to provide accurate, timely, and reliable information to the public and responders in crises situations is central to risk-informed communication. This brief seeks to examine how to strengthen risk-informed communication for addressing multifaceted crises management, disaster risk reduction, and climate action. It identifies key challenges for strengthening government institutions that are responsible for effective communication, provides guidance on how to integrate risk-informed communication strategies into disaster management and proposes policy recommendations.</p> <div class="pubfile"><a href="/policy-briefs/un-desa-policy-brief-no-156-enhancing-public-institutions-risk-informed-communication" class="btn btn-default learnmore">Read More</a> <span><a href="/file/20326/download" target="_blank" class="btn btn-default" id="download PB156_0.pdf">Download (PDF)</a></span></div></span></div></div> <div class="views-row"><div class="views-field views-field-field-policy-brief-image card-image"><span class="field-content"><a href="/policy-briefs/un-desa-policy-brief-no-155-accelerating-middle-income-countries-progress-towards-0"><div> <div class="field field--name-field-media-image-1 field--type-image field--label-visually_hidden"> <div class="field--label sr-only">Image</div> <div class="field--item"> <img src="/sites/default/files/styles/3x2_thumb/public/wordpress_files/45/PB155_img.png?itok=iHcB-_Si" width="480" height="320" alt="" loading="lazy" class="img-responsive" /> </div> </div> </div> </a></span></div><div class="views-field views-field-nothing"><span class="field-content">29 November 2023 <h3><a href="/policy-briefs/un-desa-policy-brief-no-155-accelerating-middle-income-countries-progress-towards-0" hreflang="en">UN DESA Policy Brief No. 155: Accelerating middle-income countries’ progress towards sustainable development</a></h3> <p>Many MICs require international support to address current and long-term challenges. Eligibility criteria that rely only on income per capita limit available support – including access to concessional finance – without accounting for MICs’ multidimensional development needs.</p> <div class="pubfile"><a href="/policy-briefs/un-desa-policy-brief-no-155-accelerating-middle-income-countries-progress-towards-0" class="btn btn-default learnmore">Read More</a> <span><a href="/file/18491/download" target="_blank" class="btn btn-default" id="download PB155.pdf">Download (PDF)</a></span></div></span></div></div> <div class="views-row"><div class="views-field views-field-field-policy-brief-image card-image"><span class="field-content"><a href="/policy-briefs/un-desa-policy-brief-special-issue-financing-sustainable-development-goals-through"><div> <div class="field field--name-field-media-image-1 field--type-image field--label-visually_hidden"> <div class="field--label sr-only">Image</div> <div class="field--item"> <img src="/sites/default/files/styles/3x2_thumb/public/wordpress_files/45/PBSI_img.png?itok=29tuAw3V" width="480" height="320" alt="" loading="lazy" class="img-responsive" /> </div> </div> </div> </a></span></div><div class="views-field views-field-nothing"><span class="field-content">08 September 2023 <h3><a href="/policy-briefs/un-desa-policy-brief-special-issue-financing-sustainable-development-goals-through" hreflang="en">UN DESA Policy Brief Special Issue: Financing the Sustainable Development Goals through mission-oriented development banks</a></h3> <p>There is an urgent need for channeling long-term risk-tolerant finance towards achieving the Sustainable Development Goals. The paper argues that National Development Banks (NDBs) and Multilateral Development Banks (MDBs) can play a crucial role in mobilizing the needed capital.</p> <div class="pubfile"><a href="/policy-briefs/un-desa-policy-brief-special-issue-financing-sustainable-development-goals-through" class="btn btn-default learnmore">Read More</a> <span><a href="/file/18480/download" target="_blank" class="btn btn-default" id="download PB_Special-Issue_HLAB_September_2023.pdf">Download (PDF)</a></span></div></span></div></div> <div class="views-row"><div class="views-field views-field-field-policy-brief-image card-image"><span class="field-content"><a href="/policy-briefs/un-desa-policy-brief-no-153-india-overtakes-china-worlds-most-populous-country"><div> <div class="field field--name-field-media-image-1 field--type-image field--label-visually_hidden"> <div class="field--label sr-only">Image</div> <div class="field--item"> <img src="/sites/default/files/styles/3x2_thumb/public/wordpress_files/45/PB153_img.png?itok=4Zq3oYEI" width="480" height="320" alt="" loading="lazy" class="img-responsive" /> </div> </div> </div> </a></span></div><div class="views-field views-field-nothing"><span class="field-content">24 April 2023 <h3><a href="/policy-briefs/un-desa-policy-brief-no-153-india-overtakes-china-worlds-most-populous-country" hreflang="en">UN DESA Policy Brief No. 153: India overtakes China as the world’s most populous country</a></h3> <p>Taking account of future population trends in national development planning is essential for achieving the Sustainable Development Goals, in particular, those related to poverty, food security, health, education, gender equality, decent work, inequality, urbanization and the environment, and for ensuring that no one is left behind.</p> <div class="pubfile"><a href="/policy-briefs/un-desa-policy-brief-no-153-india-overtakes-china-worlds-most-populous-country" class="btn btn-default learnmore">Read More</a> <span><a href="/file/18475/download" target="_blank" class="btn btn-default" id="download PB153.pdf">Download (PDF)</a></span></div></span></div></div> <div class="views-row"><div class="views-field views-field-field-policy-brief-image card-image"><span class="field-content"><a href="/policy-briefs/un-desa-policy-brief-no-152-population-education-and-sustainable-development"><div> <div class="field field--name-field-media-image-1 field--type-image field--label-visually_hidden"> <div class="field--label sr-only">Image</div> <div class="field--item"> <img src="/sites/default/files/styles/3x2_thumb/public/wordpress_files/45/PB152_img.png?itok=VPUgqoRn" width="480" height="320" alt="" loading="lazy" class="img-responsive" /> </div> </div> </div> </a></span></div><div class="views-field views-field-nothing"><span class="field-content">12 April 2023 <h3><a href="/policy-briefs/un-desa-policy-brief-no-152-population-education-and-sustainable-development" hreflang="en">UN DESA Policy Brief No. 152: Population, education and sustainable development: interlinkages and select policy implications</a></h3> <p>The demographic transition, including decreased fertility and child dependency, brings opportunities to boost the human capital of young people and adults alike.</p> <div class="pubfile"><a href="/policy-briefs/un-desa-policy-brief-no-152-population-education-and-sustainable-development" class="btn btn-default learnmore">Read More</a> <span><a href="/file/18462/download" target="_blank" class="btn btn-default" id="download PB152.pdf">Download (PDF)</a></span></div></span></div></div> <div class="views-row"><div class="views-field views-field-field-policy-brief-image card-image"><span class="field-content"><a href="/policy-briefs/un-desa-policy-brief-no-151-why-indigenous-languages-matter-international-decade-0"><div> <div class="field field--name-field-media-image-1 field--type-image field--label-visually_hidden"> <div class="field--label sr-only">Image</div> <div class="field--item"> <img src="/sites/default/files/styles/3x2_thumb/public/wordpress_files/45/PB_151_img.png?itok=kYy2Joso" width="480" height="320" alt="" loading="lazy" class="img-responsive" /> </div> </div> </div> </a></span></div><div class="views-field views-field-nothing"><span class="field-content">10 February 2023 <h3><a href="/policy-briefs/un-desa-policy-brief-no-151-why-indigenous-languages-matter-international-decade-0" hreflang="en">UN DESA Policy Brief No. 151: Why Indigenous languages matter: The International Decade on Indigenous Languages 2022–2032</a></h3> <p>Indigenous languages hold vital information about scientific and traditional knowledge on ecosystems, conservation and sustainability that benefits the whole of society. Every time an Indigenous language becomes extinct, the millennial knowledge of a culture is lost forever to the detriment of Indigenous Peoples and humanity. Inclusive policies can help reverse the trend and preserve the existence of Indigenous Peoples, their languages, cultures and knowledge.</p> <div class="pubfile"><a href="/policy-briefs/un-desa-policy-brief-no-151-why-indigenous-languages-matter-international-decade-0" class="btn btn-default learnmore">Read More</a> <span><a href="/file/18451/download" target="_blank" class="btn btn-default" id="download PB151.pdf">Download (PDF)</a></span></div></span></div></div> <div class="views-row"><div class="views-field views-field-field-policy-brief-image card-image"><span class="field-content"><a href="/policy-briefs/un-desa-policy-brief-no-150-economic-well-being-older-ages-prospects-future"><div> <div class="field field--name-field-media-image-1 field--type-image field--label-visually_hidden"> <div class="field--label sr-only">Image</div> <div class="field--item"> <img src="/sites/default/files/styles/3x2_thumb/public/wordpress_files/45/PB_150_img.png?itok=B-sCxDz9" width="480" height="320" alt="" loading="lazy" class="img-responsive" /> </div> </div> </div> </a></span></div><div class="views-field views-field-nothing"><span class="field-content">27 January 2023 <h3><a href="/policy-briefs/un-desa-policy-brief-no-150-economic-well-being-older-ages-prospects-future" hreflang="en">UN DESA Policy Brief No. 150: Economic well-being at older ages: prospects for the future</a></h3> <p>More must be done to tackle decent work challenges, promote transitions from informal to formal employment, combat long-term unemployment and strengthen mechanisms to set and adjust wages.</p> <div class="pubfile"><a href="/policy-briefs/un-desa-policy-brief-no-150-economic-well-being-older-ages-prospects-future" class="btn btn-default learnmore">Read More</a> <span><a href="/file/18437/download" target="_blank" class="btn btn-default" id="download PB150.pdf">Download (PDF)</a></span></div></span></div></div> <div class="views-row"><div class="views-field views-field-field-policy-brief-image card-image"><span class="field-content"><a href="/policy-briefs/un-desa-policy-brief-no-149-promoting-youth-participation-decision-making-and-public"><div> <div class="field field--name-field-media-image-1 field--type-image field--label-visually_hidden"> <div class="field--label sr-only">Image</div> <div class="field--item"> <img src="/sites/default/files/styles/3x2_thumb/public/wordpress_files/45/PB_149_img.png?itok=Wrstrbp3" width="480" height="320" alt="" loading="lazy" class="img-responsive" /> </div> </div> </div> </a></span></div><div class="views-field views-field-nothing"><span class="field-content">26 January 2023 <h3><a href="/policy-briefs/un-desa-policy-brief-no-149-promoting-youth-participation-decision-making-and-public" hreflang="en">UN DESA Policy Brief No. 149: Promoting Youth Participation in Decision-Making and Public Service Delivery through Harnessing Digital Technologies</a></h3> <p>Public institutions shall take policy measures to address challenges and build an enabling ecosystem for youth engagement and participation, with a focus on bridging the youth digital divide and supporting digital skills development of youth. </p> <div class="pubfile"><a href="/policy-briefs/un-desa-policy-brief-no-149-promoting-youth-participation-decision-making-and-public" class="btn btn-default learnmore">Read More</a> <span><a href="/file/18446/download" target="_blank" class="btn btn-default" id="download PB149.pdf">Download (PDF)</a></span></div></span></div></div> <div class="views-row"><div class="views-field views-field-field-policy-brief-image card-image"><span class="field-content"><a href="/policy-briefs/un-desa-policy-brief-no-148-beneficial-ownership-information-supporting-fair-taxation"><div> <div class="field field--name-field-media-image-1 field--type-image field--label-visually_hidden"> <div class="field--label sr-only">Image</div> <div class="field--item"> <img src="/sites/default/files/styles/3x2_thumb/public/wordpress_files/45/PB_148_img.png?itok=8ypNa12L" width="480" height="320" alt="" loading="lazy" class="img-responsive" /> </div> </div> </div> </a></span></div><div class="views-field views-field-nothing"><span class="field-content">06 January 2023 <h3><a href="/policy-briefs/un-desa-policy-brief-no-148-beneficial-ownership-information-supporting-fair-taxation" hreflang="en">UN DESA Policy Brief No. 148: Beneficial ownership information: Supporting fair taxation and financial integrity</a></h3> <p>Public collection of beneficial ownership information, usually through a registry, is now the global standard, and all countries should build effective registries as quickly as possible. 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