strategy
Accelerating sustainable development in developing countries
Synonyms:
Building capacity for implementation of Agenda 21 in transition countries Context:
This strategy features in the framework of Agenda 21 as formulated at UNCED (Rio de Janeiro, 1992), now coordinated by the United Nations Commission on Sustainable Development and implemented through national and local authorities.
Broader:
Accelerating Narrower:
Avoiding unsustainable consumption patterns in developing countriesStrengthening capacity of developing countries for sustainable use of marine living resourcesTransferring sustainable land management practices to and among developing countriesAssisting developing countries to participate effectively in new negotiations on sustainable developmentImproving access of developing countries to information and expertise on sustainable development lawAssisting developing countries to build up expertise in international sustainable development lawPreparing national plans in developing countries for achieving sustainable developmentStrengthening technology information exchange among developing countriesSupporting sustainable development of small island developing countriesProviding funding for capacity building in developing countriesEnsuring participation of developing countries in international researchStrengthening training capacity in developing countriesImproving capacity of developing countries to organizeEnsuring national economic policies support sustainable developmentAssessing costs and financing in developing countries to implement Agenda 21Using technology for development Facilitates:
Relieving misery Facilitated by:
Assisting return of highly skilled expatriatesProviding sufficient long-term development assistancePromoting interests of developing countries in world trade agreements Problems:
Underdevelopment of countriesSubjects:
Development → Sustainable developmentType Classification:
C: Cross-sectoral strategies Related UN Sustainable Development Goals:
