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865-0032-00L 2 Credits MSC , WBZ , NDS D-GESS

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Finance for the 2030 Goals

Lecturers & Examiners: Dr. Christopher Humphrey

Only for CAS in Development and Cooperation students, as well as specialists with at least 24 months of practical experience in international cooperation. ETH doctoral students working on topics related to poverty reduction in low- and middle income countries may also be admitted. Registration only through the NADEL homepage.

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Abstract

International development finance will play a central role to help tackle current and future social and environmental crises, as public resources are insufficient for needed investments.This three-day course explores how the development finance landscape is evolving in response to this new reality, what more needs to be done, and what this means for development practitioners.

Objective

The course focus is international development finance trends and policy debates now underway, and their implications for current development practices. Target participants include development practitioners needing to understand how their efforts fit into the broader international context, civil society stakeholders seeking to influence policy decisions on a national and international level and private sector actors aiming to leverage private investment toward development impact.

Content

• Defining global investment “needs” and the role of development finance, including instruments and techniques. • The politics of financing global development and climate targets. • The evolving role of multilateral banks, including the World Bank. • The growing importance of China as a global development financier. • Climate-focused financing platforms such as the Green Climate Fund.

General Information

Language: English
Levels: MSC , WBZ , NDS
Frequency: Yearly recurring

Examination

Type: ungraded semester performance

Course Components

Type	Title	Time & Place	Hours
lecture with exercise	Finance for the 2030 Goals Block course: 03.06. – 05.06.2024 Location: CLD A1	No time listed	24 h semesterly

Offered In

Comparative and International Studies Master
- Electives
MAS in Development and Cooperation (The lectures and advanced training courses of NADEL are accessible only for students of the MAS in Development and Cooperation and for qualified employees with at least two years experience in development cooperation. ETH doctoral students working on topics related to poverty reduction in low- and middle income countries may also be admitted.)
- Advanced Training Courses
CAS in Development and Cooperation (Takes place each spring semester and every second autumn semester (odd years).)
- Module