In January 2024, the SDC conducted a survey to better understand the needs and interests of the members of the Economy network on the topic of Inclusive Green Economy (IGE). The outcomes of the survey determine what type of consultation will be organised in 2024: including the selection of IGE topics and consultation formats. This paper presents the summary results of the survey. Conclusions and information about next steps will be communicated separately.

This is a guidance on designing and implementing agricultural programmes that follow the MSD approach, whilst achieving environmental objectives. It is meant for implementers, consultants and donors, guiding the readers through a structured process of incorporating the critical thinking needed to 'green' a programme.

Agriculture is one of the sectors that contributes the most to - and is most affected by - the climate, biodiversity and pollution planetary crises. Whilst the sector in low and middle-income countries contributes less than high-income countries’ to climate change, small-scale producers in low-income countries sometimes follow practices that degrade their natural environment and increase their exposure to climate risks such as natural disasters, changing weather patterns and rising temperatures.

Here you can find the recording of the "Grab the Mic"-Webinar on Greening the MSD Approach in Agriculture 

Overview of Green Growth Approaches for Private Sector Development

In recent years, it’s been increasingly recognised that current economic growth is environmentally unsustainable. Green Growth, which means promoting economic development that ensures preservation of natural capital and maintenance of ecosystem services, has therefore emerged as a topic of growing interest and support in PSD programmes.

A multitude of initiatives, networks and organisations have adopted the concept of Green Growth in recent years, in particular following the 2012 Rio+20 Conference on Sustainable Development. Different approaches and tools have been designed and tested in the field by implementation agencies worldwide. However, the large diversity of approaches, partly explained by the variety in aspirations of donors and interventions, calls for a mapping and classification that makes it easier to share and compare lessons learnt, select suitable approaches and tools for Green PSD programmes, and to prevent duplication of efforts.

The Green PSD Navigator seeks to fill this current gap with regard to existing resources. It’s based on the DCED Green Growth Working Group’s initiative of creating an overview of green growth approaches and tools, and builds on the extensive collection of previous DCED publications, including the report Green Growth and Private Sector Development: Stocktaking of DCED Experiences (2014).

Synthesis Note
Interest in the circular economy is growing as a strategy for green growth. ‘Building back better’ after the Covid-19 pandemic could accelerate interest even further (Ellen MacArthur Foundation, 2020). This synthesis note is an introduction to the topic of circular economy (CE) for private sector development (PSD) practitioners. CE is particularly relevant to those working towards green growth objectives. The note takes a policy view, outlining CE principles and discussing opportunities and challenges for encouraging CE in developing countries. Practical suggestions are included, while the annex provides examples of circular business models.

Guidance Paper
The DCED believes that Green Growth, far from being a hindrance to recovery, represents a cost-effective and responsible way to promote post-crisis stabilization and recovery consistent with the transformational changes needed to reduce environmental harm. DCED members are committed to helping countries address these challenges following COVID-19 and to working together towards coordinated and effective action.

In this guidance paper, the DCED (through its Green Growth Working Group) sets out how Green Growth approaches in Private Sector Development (PSD) programmes can contribute to this commitment. It complements work of other organisations, such as by the Partners for Inclusive Green Economy.

Pathways to Sustainable Development and Poverty Eradication

A Synthesis for Policy Makers

This publication report focuses on 10 key economic sectors because we see these sectors as driving the defining trends of the transition to a green economy, including increasing human well-being and social equity, and reducing environmental risks and ecological scarcities. Across many of these sectors, it finds that greening the economy can generate consistent and positive outcomes for increased wealth, growth in economic output, decent employment, and reduced poverty.

This is the web platform of PAGE. PAGE is a prominent alliance of five UN agencies, funding partners, and 22 partner countries that work together to transform economies into drivers of sustainability by supporting nations and regions in reframing economic policies and practices around sustainability.

Thanks to its integrated vision and strategy and the support of its board and a wide range of partners, PAGE is increasingly recognized as a model to deliver coordinated support of UN to countries for achieving Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and targets of the Paris Agreement.