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Financing the SDGs

Achieving the SDGs requires a significant number of resources directed across the globe, spanning a range of topical areas. Here are some sources of additional information on SDG financing and “Beyond GDP” —an effort considering new measures to assess the health of economies and growth:

A Community Foundation’s Playbook for Investing with the United Nations’ SDGs
Beyond GDP (UN System Chief Executives Board for Coordination)
Beyond GDP (World Economic Forum)
Joint SDG Fund: an inter-agency, pooled mechanism for integrated policy support and strategic financing.
Financing for Sustainable Development
SDSN’S SDG Financing Initiative
UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs (DESA) Financing for Sustainable Development 2024 Report

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