In quest of universal goals: analysis of statements from the Open Working Group on Sustainable Development Goals and the United Nations General Assembly voting

Denis Degterev
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Denis Degterev: People’s Friendship University of Russia; Moscow State Institute of International Relations, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation

Asia-Pacific Development Journal, 2016, vol. 23, issue 2, 35-60

Abstract: On 25 September 2015, during the 70th anniversary session of the United Nations General Assembly, the 193 Member States adopted a comprehensive and ambitious set of development goals aimed at the eradication of poverty in all its forms. The present article analyses the consultative process of the Sustainable Development Goals, as well as the positions of countries in negotiations, divided into two groups: donor countries and recipient countries. As to the consultative process, a detailed analysis of the main groups is submitted, along with the institutional design of the process. In addition, a comprehensive review of the countries’ positions in the Open Working Group (OWG) on Sustainable Development Goals, which includes a comparative analysis of the donor country statements (traditional, BRICS (Brazil, Russian Federation, India, China and South Africa) and Arabic donors) and statements from recipient countries (by region) is presented. The position of the Russian Federation as a donor country is particularly noted. This position along with that of other BRICS countries is closer to position held by recipient countries, namely the Global South position. An analysis of the G20 countries’ annual voting on the United Nations General Assembly resolution 41/128: Declaration on the Right to Development is also provided. In conclusion, the progress achieved in the negotiation process for setting the Sustainable Development Goals presents a solid platform for further progressive work and the opportunity to tackle global challenges.

Keywords: Sustainable Development Goals; United Nations; Global South; donor countries; recipient countries; conflict goals; the Right to Development; Russian Federation (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: D70 F35 F55 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2016
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