This Working Paper presents the main findings and recommendations of the pilot study carried out on the treatment of peace and security expenditures in the statistical measure of total official support for sustainable development (TOSSD). The pilot study explored the relevance of including...

In June 2013, the High-Level Conference of Middle-Income Countries held in Costa Rica, organised by the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), ventured an intriguing look into the future of development. In particular, the conference highlighted the role of networks in...

The preservation of Planet Earth for future generations will require a holistic approach to the effective governance of our planet. This in turn will require the adoption of an all-inclusive perspective and an ability to view Planet Earth as one single interconnected global entity. In this...

This article aims to explore the intersection between the human security and the climate change security agendas. It asks in which ways a climate change security approach impairs multilateral official channels aimed to enhance the global south demands, especially regarding the sustainable...

Electricity shortage has become a major challenge to continued economic growth in Bangladesh. The country is growing in terms of GDP growth at a rate of 7% a year. Bangladesh is expected to move towards 23rd position globally by 2050 from its position 31 in 2014, in terms of GDP at purchasing...