How Many People Will the World Leave Behind?
Assessing Current Trajectories on the Sustainable Development Goals
Brookings Institution,
2018
Recommendation
In 2015, United Nations members signed on to sweeping environmental, economic and social goals for 2030 that would improve the lives of all people. In this incisive analysis, researchers Homi Kharas, John W. McArthur and Krista Rasmussen measured the accomplishments so far and find that most countries will fall far short of their targets. The good news is that enough time remains to enact changes to better millions of lives. This detailed report is for those who want to know how well countries are doing in raising their standards of living.
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About the Authors
Homi Kharas, John W. McArthur and Krista Rasmussen are with the Brookings Institution.
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