The SDGs have been adopted by all United Nations Member States as part of the core of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. As such they represent the collective priorities of the world’s citizens.
citizens are the ultimate owners of the world’s income and wealth.
- Tens of billions of decisions everyday determine what and how we produce and consume, today and into the future.
- In principle, citizens’ US$130 billion in daily purchases should reflect their informed choices.
- Governments’ daily global spending of US$85 billion should reflect how citizens want their money to be used.
- The allocation of US$382 trillion of assets managed by financial institutions and channelled through today’s global financial and capital markets should be guided by citizens’ preferences.
“[there is an urgent need to] return the financial services industry to what it is supposed to be – an industry that serves people“
Kristalina Georgieva,
Managing Director, International Monetary Fund