Partnerships for the goals

Revitalize the global partnership for sustainable development

The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) can only be realized with a strong commitment to global partnership and cooperation. While official development assistance from developed countries increased by 66 percent between 2000 and 2014, humanitarian crises brought on by conflict or natural disasters continue to demand financial resources and aid. Many countries also require Official Development Assistance to encourage growth and trade.

The world today is more interconnected than ever before. Improving access to technology and knowledge is an important way to share ideas and foster innovation. Coordinating policies to help developing countries manage their debt, as well as promoting investment for the least developed, is vital to achieving sustainable growth and development.

The goals aim to enhance North-South and South-South cooperation by supporting national plans to achieve all the targets. Promoting international trade, and helping developing countries increase their exports, is all part of achieving a universal rules-based and equitable trading system that is fair and open, and benefits all.


SDG 17: Revitalize the global partnership for sustainable development

Facts and Figures

$5 trillion

The UN Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) says achieving SDGs will require $5 trillion to $7 trillion in annual investment.

$147.2 billion

Total official development assistance reached $147.2 billion in 2017

$613 billion

In 2017, international remittances totaled $613 billion; 76 percent of it went to developing countries.

6

In 2016, 6 countries met the international target to keep official development assistance at or above 0.7 percent of gross national income.

$18.2 trillion

Sustainable and responsible investments represent high-potential sources of capital for SDGs. As of 2016, $18.2 trillion was invested in this asset class.

$155.5 billion

The bond market for sustainable business is growing. In 2018 global green bonds reached $155.5billion, up 78 percent from previous year.