Submitted by collins3@un.org on Wed, 05/27/2020 - 11:41 The sustainable development agenda cannot succeed without partnerships with governments, civil society, scientists, academia and the private sector. These inclusive partnerships, built upon a shared vision and shared goals and values that place people at the center, are needed at the global, regional, national and local level. We also need strong international cooperation more than ever to ensure that countries have the means to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals. It is essential that we mobilize both existing and additional resources – technological, financial, and capacity building – to help build the future we want. Test your knowledge of SDG 17 today! 1. Which international agreement was adopted with the goal of forging an enhanced global partnership to mobilize financial and technical resources to support the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals? A. Agenda 21 B. Addis Ababa Action Agenda C. The Future We Want Correct! The Addis Ababa Action Agenda was the outcome of the Third International Conference on Financing for Development, held in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia in 2015. The groundbreaking agreement provides a framework for financing the implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and marks a milestone in forging an enhanced global partnership that aims to foster universal, inclusive economic prosperity and improve people’s well-being while protecting the environment. Incorrect. The correct answer is B. The Addis Ababa Action Agenda was the outcome of the Third International Conference on Financing for Development, held in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia in 2015. The groundbreaking agreement provides a framework for financing the implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and marks a milestone in forging an enhanced global partnership that aims to foster universal, inclusive economic prosperity and improve people’s well-being while protecting the environment. Incorrect. The correct answer is B. The Addis Ababa Action Agenda was the outcome of the Third International Conference on Financing for Development, held in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia in 2015. The groundbreaking agreement provides a framework for financing the implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and marks a milestone in forging an enhanced global partnership that aims to foster universal, inclusive economic prosperity and improve people’s well-being while protecting the environment. 2. In 2019, how many donor countries met the international target to keep official development assistance (ODA) at or above 0.7 percent of gross national income (GNI)? A. 62 B. 38 C. 5 Correct! In 2019, official development assistance increased by 1.4 per cent over the comparable period in 2018 in real terms, with five donors meeting or exceeding the 0.7 per cent target: Denmark, Luxembourg, Norway, Sweden, and the United Kingdom. Incorrect. The correct answer is C. In 2019, official development assistance increased by 1.4 per cent over the comparable period in 2018 in real terms, with five donors meeting or exceeding the 0.7 per cent target: Denmark, Luxembourg, Norway, Sweden, and the United Kingdom. Incorrect. The correct answer is C. In 2019, official development assistance increased by 1.4 per cent over the comparable period in 2018 in real terms, with five donors meeting or exceeding the 0.7 per cent target: Denmark, Luxembourg, Norway, Sweden, and the United Kingdom. 3. What is the largest source of external financing in developing countries? A. Personal remittances from migrant workers abroad B. Official development assistance from developed countries C. Foreign direct investment in development projects Correct! In 2018, total global remittances from migrant workers to low- and middle-income countries rose by 9.6 per cent, reaching a record high of USD $529 billion. That was more than three times the amount of official development aid they received in 2018 and was significantly larger than foreign direct investment (if China is excluded). However, the benefits of remittances from international migrant workers are reduced by the high cost of transferring money, which takes up an average of 7 per cent of the total amount remitted; over USD $40 billion is spent on remittance fees annually. Incorrect. The correct answer is A. In 2018, total global remittances from migrant workers to low- and middle-income countries rose by 9.6 per cent, reaching a record high of USD $529 billion. That was more than three times the amount of official development aid they received in 2018 and was significantly larger than foreign direct investment (if China is excluded). However, the benefits of remittances from international migrant workers are reduced by the high cost of transferring money, which takes up an average of 7 per cent of the total amount remitted; over USD $40 billion is spent on remittance fees annually. Incorrect. The correct answer is A. In 2018, total global remittances from migrant workers to low- and middle-income countries rose by 9.6 per cent, reaching a record high of USD $529 billion. That was more than three times the amount of official development aid they received in 2018 and was significantly larger than foreign direct investment (if China is excluded). However, the benefits of remittances from international migrant workers are reduced by the high cost of transferring money, which takes up an average of 7 per cent of the total amount remitted; over USD $40 billion is spent on remittance fees annually. 4. Which of the following organizations monitors global economic and financial policies and lends to countries with balance of payment difficulties, meaning they import more goods, services and capital than they export? A. World Bank B. International Finance Corporation C. International Monetary Fund Correct! The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is an organization of 189 countries, working to foster global monetary cooperation, secure financial stability, facilitate international trade, promote high employment and sustainable economic growth, and reduce poverty around the world. It does so in three ways: keeping track of the global economy and the economies of member countries; lending to countries with balance of payments difficulties; and giving practical help to members. Incorrect. The correct answer is C. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is an organization of 189 countries, working to foster global monetary cooperation, secure financial stability, facilitate international trade, promote high employment and sustainable economic growth, and reduce poverty around the world. It does so in three ways: keeping track of the global economy and the economies of member countries; lending to countries with balance of payments difficulties; and giving practical help to members. Incorrect. The correct answer is C. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is an organization of 189 countries, working to foster global monetary cooperation, secure financial stability, facilitate international trade, promote high employment and sustainable economic growth, and reduce poverty around the world. It does so in three ways: keeping track of the global economy and the economies of member countries; lending to countries with balance of payments difficulties; and giving practical help to members. 5. In May 2020, CEOs of over 1,500 companies signed a statement urging governments around the world to align their COVID-19 economic aid and recovery with commitments to______. A. renewing the health care system and making sure that no one is left behind B. holding global temperature rise to within 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels, and reaching net-zero emissions before 2050 C. bridging the digital divide and providing internet access to people in least developed countries Correct! On 18 May 2020, 155 companies - with a combined market capitalization of over USD $2.4 trillion and representing over 5 million employees - signed a statement urging governments around the world to align their COVID-19 economic aid and recovery efforts with the latest climate science. The signatories span 34 sectors and have headquarters in 33 countries. The companies, which are all part of the Science Based Targets initiative, are calling for policies that will build resilience against future shocks by supporting efforts to hold global temperature rise to within 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels, in line with reaching net-zero emissions well before 2050. Incorrect. The correct answer is B. On 18 May 2020, 155 companies - with a combined market capitalization of over USD $2.4 trillion and representing over 5 million employees - signed a statement urging governments around the world to align their COVID-19 economic aid and recovery efforts with the latest climate science. The signatories span 34 sectors and have headquarters in 33 countries. The companies, which are all part of the Science Based Targets initiative, are calling for policies that will build resilience against future shocks by supporting efforts to hold global temperature rise to within 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels, in line with reaching net-zero emissions well before 2050. Incorrect. The correct answer is B. On 18 May 2020, 155 companies - with a combined market capitalization of over USD $2.4 trillion and representing over 5 million employees - signed a statement urging governments around the world to align their COVID-19 economic aid and recovery efforts with the latest climate science. The signatories span 34 sectors and have headquarters in 33 countries. The companies, which are all part of the Science Based Targets initiative, are calling for policies that will build resilience against future shocks by supporting efforts to hold global temperature rise to within 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels, in line with reaching net-zero emissions well before 2050. Thank you for taking our quiz. Click submit to receive additional resources! Submit
