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UNCTAD SDG Pulse 2025

UNCTAD SDG Pulse 2025 provides an update on the evolution of a selection of official SDG indicators and complementary data and statistics about the 2030 Agenda and the SDGs.

Foreword
Introduction
SDGs by theme
SDGs by theme
SDGs by goal
SDGs by goal
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Development finance Goal 17: Partnership for the goals

Costlier debt servicing undermines the achievement of the SDGs

06/03/201926/06/2025 sonia

Amid global uncertainty and recurring external shocks, the cost of capital for developing countries has risen, undermining their capacity to

Development finance Goal 16: Peace, justice and strong institutions

Measuring illicit financial flows for stronger domestic resources

06/03/201927/06/2025 sonia

The 2030 Agenda identifies the reduction of IFFs as a priority, as reflected in target 16.4. This target is essential

Goal 17: Partnership for the goals Multilateralism

Attaining the sustainable development goals through trade

25/02/201926/06/2025 sonia Goal 17, Goal 8, Multilateralism

Since 2020, the world has faced many crises, including climate change, the war in Ukraine, the ongoing war in Gaza,

Goal 17: Partnership for the goals Multilateralism

Most developing economies lost market share in services exports over the last decade; only a few leading exporters thrive

24/02/201920/06/2025 sonia Goal 17, Multilateralism

Reaching $8.8 trillion in 2024, services represented 27% of global international trade and grew by 9% from the previous year.

Goal 10: Reduce inequality Goal 17: Partnership for the goals Multilateralism

The multilateral trading system has reduced tariffs but not tariff escalation

23/02/201926/06/2025 sonia

Trade multilateralism plays a crucial role in fostering global economic stability, promoting inclusive growth, and ensuring a predictable trading environment.