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Index
Cover
Table of Contents
About the Editors
Notes on Contributors
Foreword
Foreword: Implementation of the SDGs
Preface
Introduction
Part One: Overview and Context
Part Two: Where Will the Money Come From? Financing the SDGs
Part Three: Technology, Innovation, and Entrepreneurship
Part Four: Facilitating the SDGs by Legal Infrastructure Reform
Notes
Part I: Overview and Context
1 The UN and Goal Setting
Introduction
What Is Development?
Is There a Right to Development?
Measuring Economic Development
Measuring Non-Economic Aspects of Development
The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
Situating the SDGs in the International Legal Framework
Theories of Development: Towards a New Theory of Sustainable Development
Conclusions
Notes
2 SDGs and the Role of International Financial Institutions
Introduction
Response and Implementation of the SDGs by IFIs
Project Processing and Actions Taken by IFIs to Implement the SDGs, and Responses from Other Development Actors
Conclusion and Recommendations for IFIs to Meet SDG Goals and Targets
Notes
3 Towards a New Global Narrative for the Sustainable Development Goals
Introduction
How SMART Are the SDGs?
Goals That Stretch
Goals That Inspire
Sloganising the SDGs
Towards a New Global Narrative?
Conclusion
Notes
4 Overcoming Scarcity: The Paradox of Abundance
Scarcity: The Paradox of Abundance
Financing: A Systemic Challenge
Action on System Design
Digital Financing of the SDGs
Dilemmas: Digitalisation and Dark Financing
Sizing the Prize
What Next?
Concluding Comments
Acknowledgements
Notes
Part II: Where Will the Money Come From? Financing the SDGs
5 The New Framework for Financing the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the SDGs
Introduction
Sources of Development Finance
The Role of Private and Blended Finance in Development
The Development Impact and Risks of Blended Finance
An Overview of Blended Finance Mechanisms
Innovative Financing Tools: Social Impact Bonds (SIBs) and Development Impact Bonds (DIBs)
Best Practices for Engaging the Private Sector
Conclusions
Notes
6 The Contribution of the International Private Sector to a More Sustainable Future
Ready and Able to Invest
Commercial and Investment Benefits
What Is Needed to Mobilise Private Sector Money?
Partnerships for a More Sustainable Future
Partnerships to Rationalise Sustainable Investment Markets
Partnerships to Democratise Sustainable Investment Markets
Notes
7 Re-Orienting the Global Financial System Towards Sustainability
Introduction
Conclusion
Notes
8 How Asset Managers Can Better Align Public Markets Investing with the SDGs
Why the SDGs Could Transform Sustainability Investing
Implementing the SDGs as an Analytical Framework to Align Investing with the SDGs
Applying the SDG Analytical Framework to the S&P 500 Index
What SDG Developments Can We Expect in the Public Markets Investor Community in 2020 and Beyond?
A Call to Action
Acknowledgements
Disclaimer
Notes
9 The Significance of Sustainable Development Goals for Government Credit Quality
Environmental Preservation Influences Credit Quality, Including Through the Impact of Climate Change on Growth and Institutions' Resilience to It
Social Risks Such as Poverty and Inequality Feed into Economic and Institutional Strength
Strong Institutions Are Closely Related to Ratings and Ratings Factors
SDGs Influence Government Credit Quality Through Different Channels, to Varying Degrees
Part III: Technology, Innovation, and Entrepreneurship
10 FinTech for Financial Inclusion: Driving Sustainable Growth
Introduction
Financial Inclusion and Sustainability: Introducing the Long-Term Perspective
Four Pillars of Digital Financial Transformation
Pillar I: Digital ID and eKYC: Establishing the Foundation
Pillar II: Open Electronic Payment Systems: Building Connectivity
Pillar III: Account Opening and Electronic Government Provision of Services: Expanding Usage
Pillar IV: Design of Financial Market Infrastructure and Systems: Enabling New Wider Development
Developing a Comprehensive Strategy
Towards Inclusive and Sustainable Growth
Acknowledgements
Notes
11 Financing and Self-Financing of SDGs through Financial Technology, Legal, and Fiscal Tools
Introduction
Self-Sufficient Financing and Achievement of SDGs through Tax Reform
Self-Sufficient Financing of SDGs through Financial Technology
Financing SDG 7 and Related Goals through Financial Technology
Conclusion
Acknowledgements
Notes
12 SDG Challenges in G20 Countries
Introduction
The SDGs as Problem-Solving Tools for Transformative Actions and Policies
Conclusion
Notes
13 The Future-Fit Business Benchmark
Introduction
The Journey Ahead
A Star to Steer By
A Practical Tool
Conclusion
Notes
14 Financing for Youth Entrepreneurship in Sustainable Development
The Role of Young Entrepreneurs in Sustainable Development
The Needs of Young Entrepreneurs Working on the SDGs
The Financing Options Available to Young Entrepreneurs Working on the SDGs
Bridging the Gap Between Young Entrepreneurs and the SDGs
Beyond Banks: Alternative Financial Structures for Youth-oriented Sustainable Development Initiatives
Developing a Robust Investment Pipeline
Designing Youth-focused Funding Vehicles for the SDGs
Notes
15 Transparency in the Supply Chain
Introduction
Emerging Technology in Supply Chains
Summary
Notes
Part IV: Facilitating the SDGs by Legal Infrastructure Reform
16 Facilitating Sustainable Development Goal 8 by Legal Reform Measures
Introduction
Contextual Issues
The SDGs and Domestic Policy Formation
Facilitating SDG 8 by Law Reform
Supporting FinTech and MSME Fundraising Solutions in Papua New Guinea
Conclusion
Notes
17 Facilitating SDGs by Tax System Reform
Introduction
Sustainable Development Goals
A Wider Picture of Development
Taxes and Technology
Tax Law Reform
Conclusion
Notes
18 Facilitating the SDGs by Competition and Consumer Law and Policy Reform: Aspirations and Challenges in Papua New Guinea
Introduction
Proposed PNG Competition and Consumer Reforms and SDGs
Tailoring Law and Policy to the Particular Needs and Circumstances of PNG
Removing Statutory and Regulatory Barriers to Entry
Designing Competition Rules That Are Practical and Avoid Excessive Technicality
Harnessing Consumer Protection Laws to Protect and Promote Small Business
Using Enforcement Mechanisms That Have Some Chance of Working in PNG
Conclusion
Notes
Resolution Adopted by the General Assembly on 25 September 2015
Transforming Our World: The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development
Declaration
Sustainable Development Goals and targets
Means of implementation and the Global Partnership
Follow-up and review
Notes
Index
End User License Agreement
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