Biodiversity and Development Finance 2015-2022 Contributing to Target 19 of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework

Biodiversity and Development Finance 2015-2022 Contributing to Target 19 of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework

Author: OECD

Publisher: OECD Publishing

Published: 2024-09-18

Total Pages: 96

ISBN-13: 9264708855

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This report provides a year-by-year overview of the main trends in development finance with biodiversity-related objectives for the period 2015-22, considering a wide range of sources: bilateral providers from Development Assistance Committee (DAC) members and beyond, including South-South and triangular co-operation providers; multilateral development banks and other multilateral institutions; private finance mobilised by development finance; and private philanthropy. The estimates are based on statistical data from the OECD and the International Forum on Total Official Support for Sustainable Development (TOSSD), capturing both official development assistance and non-concessional development finance. They include breakdowns by provider, sector, financial instrument and recipient country grouping, as well as details on financial allocations to the mainstreaming of biodiversity, climate change, Indigenous peoples and local communities, and gender equality. The evidence aims to help DAC members and other stakeholders implement the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework under the Convention on Biological Diversity and track the contribution of development finance against its Target 19 on resource mobilisation.


Morocco

Morocco

Author: International Monetary Fund. Middle East and Central Asia Dept.

Publisher: International Monetary Fund

Published: 2024-05

Total Pages: 97

ISBN-13:

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The Moroccan economy once again showed resilience to negative shocks in 2023, as economic activity accelerated, inflation slowed, and the current account deficit narrowed despite headwinds from water scarcity (which caused a severe loss of jobs in the agricultural sector), the September 2023 earthquake, and lower growth in the Euro Area. The ambitious infrastructure plan announced by the authorities (including in water and energy sectors) is expected to boost investment and growth in the next few years, with the current account gradually converging towards the medium-term norm. The fiscal deficit in 2023 was below the level projected in the Budget and the authorities reiterated their commitment to a gradual fiscal consolidation over the next three years. Implementation of the structural reform agenda has continued, particularly regarding the overhaul of social protection, health care, and education systems.


The State of the World’s Forests 2024

The State of the World’s Forests 2024

Author: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations

Publisher: Food & Agriculture Org. [Author] [Author]

Published: 2024-07-21

Total Pages: 122

ISBN-13: 9251388679

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Innovation is essential for achieving the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the Sustainable Development Goals. It is also an important accelerator for the transformation to more efficient, inclusive, resilient and sustainable agrifood systems and for achieving global goals such as the eradication of hunger and poverty and the sustainable management and use of natural resources. But innovation does not arise in a vacuum. Among other things, it requires enabling policies; strong, transformative partnerships; investment; an inclusive culture that is open to and encouraging of new ideas; and a willingness to take calculated risks. This edition of The State of the World’s Forests (SOFO) provides highlights on the state of the world’s forests and explores the transformative power of evidence-based innovation in the forest sector, ranging from new technologies to creative and successful policies and institutional changes, to new ways of getting finance to forest owners and managers. Eighteen case studies from around the world provide a glimpse at the wide range of technological, social, policy, institutional and financial forest-sector innovations – and combinations of these – being tested and implemented in real-world conditions. SOFO 2024 identifies barriers to, and enablers of, innovation and enumerates five actions for empowering people to apply their creativity in the forest sector to solve problems and scale up positive impacts.


Republic of Kosovo

Republic of Kosovo

Author: International Monetary Fund. European Dept.

Publisher: International Monetary Fund

Published: 2024-06-04

Total Pages: 97

ISBN-13:

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Recent developments, outlook, and risks. Kosovo’s economy has continued to perform well, despite a challenging external environment. Real GDP growth moderated to 31⁄4 percent in 2023 amid subdued external demand. Inflation has decelerated sharply, reaching 2 percent y/y in the first quarter of 2024. Growth is projected to accelerate to 33⁄4 percent in 2024, driven by domestic demand. Key risks to the outlook include commodity price spikes due to geopolitical tensions, weaker activity in advanced European economies, and an escalation of tensions in northern Kosovo.


The Elgar Companion to the World Bank

The Elgar Companion to the World Bank

Author: Antje Vetterlein

Publisher: Edward Elgar Publishing

Published: 2024-09-06

Total Pages: 467

ISBN-13: 1802204784

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The Elgar Companion to The World Bank provides a comprehensive review of the past 80 years for this powerful development institution. Using different theoretical approaches from an expert group of scholars as well as practitioners, it presents an interdisciplinary exploration of the World Bank and the wider field of International Relations.


Quarterly Current Affairs 2024 Vol. 3 - July to September for Competitive Exams 8th Edition | Latest Updates | General Knowledge/ Awareness | SSC, Bank PO/ Clerk, RRB, UPSC, IAS Prelims & Mains, CDS, NDA | Previous Year Questions PYQs | Essays, Articles, SWOT, Game Changers, Concept Maps, Practice MCQs

Quarterly Current Affairs 2024 Vol. 3 - July to September for Competitive Exams 8th Edition | Latest Updates | General Knowledge/ Awareness | SSC, Bank PO/ Clerk, RRB, UPSC, IAS Prelims & Mains, CDS, NDA | Previous Year Questions PYQs | Essays, Articles, SWOT, Game Changers, Concept Maps, Practice MCQs

Author: Disha Experts

Publisher: Disha Publications

Published: 2024-10-22

Total Pages: 230

ISBN-13: 9362252953

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The new 8th edition of the Book Quarterly Current Affairs 2024 Vol. 3 - July to September for Competitive Exams is a unique handy magbook as it gives the complete update of the three months of the 3rd Quarter of 2024. # The Book contains Past Questions of IAS Mains 2024, UGCNET, AFCAT, CDS II, NDA II, SSC CHSL, CAPF etc.; # The Book covers important Topics like Olympics/ Paralympics, Budget, Elections, etc. # The book talks of all the recent evelopments in the field of Polity, Economics, Sience & Technology, Sports, Art & Culture etc. # The books further provide 3 Type Exam Updates : 1. GS subject-wise - Polity, Economics, Science & Technology, Environment, Art & Culture etc. 2. State Updates - Top News from 10+ States 3. Exam Specific Updates - Banking, Railways, Agriculture, IR, Sports, etc. # # This new edition provides Practice Questions for IBPS PO/ Clerk Mains, UPPSC, BPSC, etc.; Essays & Articles; etc. # This book would prove to be an asset for all students aspiring for the different competitive exams. # The book uses unique analytical tools like Game Changers, Causes & Effects, Quote & Unquote, At a Glance, Emerging Trends, SWOT, Mind Maps, Essays, Essay Ideas etc.


A Financial Sector for the Economy of the Future

A Financial Sector for the Economy of the Future

Author: Thomas Kroen

Publisher: International Monetary Fund

Published: 2024-06-13

Total Pages: 19

ISBN-13:

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Underpinned by Vision 2040, Oman aims to reduce its economic reliance on the hydrocarbon sector by diversifying its economy. Reforms are targeted to develop a well-diversified, private-led, sustainable, and inclusive economy where innovation and knowledge play a more prominent role. This requires the existence of a well-developed, inclusive, and stable financial sector that can navigate the country’s transformation and fund the new economy. As the economic transformation gains traction and entrepreneurship and innovation take center stage, Oman’s financial sector will face a more complex environment where it needs to develop innovative financial and risk management solutions to cater for the emerging and expanding financial needs of the different players in the economy. Against this background, this note provides an assessment of the development of Oman’s financial sector, identifies areas for potential improvement, and proposes policy actions to foster further financial development and inclusion.


Financial Reporting, 4th Edition

Financial Reporting, 4th Edition

Author: Janice Loftus

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2022-09-16

Total Pages: 1155

ISBN-13: 073039641X

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The most authoritative financial reporting text for second and third-year courses, Loftus' Financial Reporting is back in a new fourth edition with updates to the Australian Accounting Standards (up to May 2022), making it the most current book on the market. New to this edition is an entire chapter on ethics, a completely reworked sustainability chapter and an expanded integration of New Zealand standards and examples. The new edition encourages students to not only develop a conceptual understanding of the content, but to also apply it in a variety of practical contexts. Supported by a variety of digital resources like interactive worked problems and questions with immediate feedback, Financial Reporting is a textbook designed for an engaging, interactive learning experience.


Development Co-operation Report 2024 Tackling Poverty and Inequalities through the Green Transition

Development Co-operation Report 2024 Tackling Poverty and Inequalities through the Green Transition

Author: OECD

Publisher: OECD Publishing

Published: 2024-07-17

Total Pages: 361

ISBN-13: 9264548394

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Faced with multiple priorities, including the imperative of accelerating the global green transition, development co-operation providers are at risk of losing sight of a silent, yet devastating crisis that has been unfolding even before the COVID-19 pandemic: the alarming increase of poverty and inequalities in low and middle-income countries. And yet, not only are ending poverty and reducing inequalities at the core of their mandates, both are also essential to meeting their broader ambitions in terms of sustainable development worldwide. What opportunities – and risks – is the climate priority posing for the fight against poverty and inequality? Can just, green transitions reinvigorate development agendas? How can international development co-operation policy and finance help? Bringing together the latest evidence, data and insights from governments, academia, international organisations and civil society, the OECD Development Co-operation Report 2024 provides policy makers with concrete ways of delivering on their commitments to improve the lives of billions while fostering green, just transitions around the world.