The division promotes economic policies and strategies at all levels for sustained growth, inclusive and sustainable development, full employment and decent work for all and poverty eradication in developing countries, especially the least developed countries, including through North–South, South–South and triangular cooperation.
It contributes to the international debate on globalization and the management of its consequences for developing countries. It regularly examines the trends and prospects in the world economy, undertakes studies on the requirements for successful development strategies and on the debt problems of developing countries. It also provides technical support to developing countries in their efforts to integrate into the international financial system and to manage their external debt.
Alignment with the SDGs
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Goal 8: Promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all.
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Goal 9: Build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization and foster innovation.
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Goal 10: Reduce inequality within and among countries.
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Goal 16: Promote peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development, provide access to justice for all and build effective, accountable and inclusive institutions at all levels.
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Goal 17: Strengthen the means of implementation and revitalize the global partnership for sustainable development.
