Green growth initiatives to date have often placed the economy and environment front and center. However, for green growth to fulfill its promise, it needs to also focus on people and address systemic causes of poverty and social exclusion. Green growth that does not deliver benefits to all stakeholders will not lead to the kind of transformative change envisioned by the global community and outlined in the Sustainable Development Goals.
Green growth initiatives to date have often placed the economy and environment front and center. However, for green growth to fulfill its promise, it needs to also focus on people and address systemic causes of poverty and social exclusion. Green growth that does not deliver benefits to all stakeholders will not lead to the kind of transformative change envisioned by the global community and outlined in the Sustainable Development Goals.
Green growth initiatives to date have often placed the economy and environment front and center. However, for green growth to fulfill its promise, it needs to also focus on people and address systemic causes of poverty and social exclusion. Green growth that does not deliver benefits to all stakeholders will not lead to the kind of transformative change envisioned by the global community and outlined in the Sustainable Development Goals.
To achieve this and deliver pro-poor, inclusive green growth, the Report recommends that focus be placed on four key policy outcomes:
- Governance that is inclusive, integrated and transformative – founded on new and better linked institutions
- Empowerment of poor women and men – strengthening their livelihoods, rights and capital assets
- Inclusive finance mechanisms – making green options accessible to small/informal business
- Metrics for inclusive green growth – reinforcing desirable outcomes in planning and monitoring
A valuable tool for policymakers and development practitioners, the report will provide users with applicable lessons learned and approaches to help ensure that green growth engages and benefits all stakeholders.
Thematic Areas