At this ‘critical moment’, UN chief urges anti-corruption conference to adopt united front

As we enter the Decade of Action to deliver the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the world must “unite against corruption” to stop precious resources from being drained by illicit financial flows, an international conference on the issue heard on Monday in Abu Dhabi. https://news.un.org/feed/view/en/story/2019/12/1053601
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Corruption thwarts attempts to build a better world and 'must be fought by all, for all'

08 Dec 2019

As we enter a decade of ambitious action to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), stepping up efforts to eradicate corruption and promote good governance is “essential…to deliver on our global pledge to leave no one behind”, the UN anti-crime chief said on Sunday.

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Global leaders call for action to meet ambitious development boost

Global leaders call for action to meet ambitious development boost

16 Oct 2023

UN Secretary-General António Guterres on Monday called for increased action to deliver $500 billion a year in affordable, long-term financing to developing countries at the eighth World Investment Forum held in Abu Dhabi.

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Global leaders call for action to meet ambitious development boost

Global leaders call for action to meet ambitious development boost

16 Oct 2023

UN Secretary-General António Guterres on Monday called for increased action to deliver $500 billion a year in affordable, long-term financing to developing countries at the eighth World Investment Forum held in Abu Dhabi.