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The presidents of Brazil, South Africa, and Spain urge that 2025’s global meetings must drive “real progress,” not just repeat past efforts. In a joint letter published Thursday (Mar. 6), they stress 2025 as a crucial year for multilateralism, highlighting key summits in their nations: FfD4 in Spain, COP30 in Brazil, and the G20 Summit in South Africa.
The Opacity in Real Estate Ownership (OREO) Index, developed by the Anti-Corruption Data Collective and Transparency International, reveals how gaps in real estate data and weak anti-money laundering (AML) regulations enable criminals and kleptocrats to launder illicit wealth through property markets.
UN Special Rapporteur Surya Deva warns that time is running out to secure financing for sustainable development and urges world leaders to act decisively at the upcoming FfD4 conference. He calls for a shift from funding war economies to investing in people and the planet, highlighting the need to address debt burdens, ensure fair financial systems, and prioritize gender equality, climate action, and human rights.
A Negotiation Brief from the United Nations Special Rapporteur on the right to development, Surya Deva.
On 25 February, the UK announced a cut to its ODA budget from 0.5% to 0.3% of GNI by 2027 to fund defence spending—sparking strong backlash from civil society. Critics argue the move undermines global poverty efforts and the UK’s development credibility. With the upcoming Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development (FfD4) in Seville, the UK has a crucial opportunity to restore its leadership by supporting inclusive global financial reforms and reaffirming its commitment to multilateralism, justice, and human rights.
In early January, the co-facilitators released the of the conference’s outcome document. CIVICUS calls for the explicit commitment to protect civic space, support for locally led development, and recognition of civil society as an independent actor in sustainable development. Their recommendations emphasise the need to combat the repression of civil society actors, move beyond transactional development approaches, and ensure financial flows prioritise accountability and human rights. Integrating civic space protection into international frameworks is essential for fostering inclusive, transparent, and equitable development.
This is published under the responsibility of the Secretary-General of the OECD. The opinions expressed and the arguments employed herein do not necessarily reflect the official views of OECD member countries.
This is published under the responsibility of the Secretary-General of the OECD. The opinions expressed and arguments employed herein do not necessarily reflect the official views of the OECD or of the governments of its member countries or those of the European Union.
The highlights the EU’s support for Ukraine, its contributions to crisis response and humanitarian efforts worldwide, and its strong partnership with the UN in addressing global challenges, including climate change, development financing, and human rights protection.
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