The post-2015 agenda has framed sustainable development as a ‘universal’ project. Rhys Williams, Communications Officer at ECDPM is joined by James Mackie, Sebastian Große-Puppendahl, Anna Knoll and Hanne Knaepen to discuss the idea of ‘universality’ and ‘differentiation’ and why are they so important to sustainable development.
What is Universality?
What are the lessons from the past? What policy tools are available to implement universality?
What are the challenges ahead in implementing the Universality agenda?
What are the key upcoming milestones for implementing the universality agenda and specific challenges ahead for each?
Song ‘Dimmy’ courtesy of Podington Bear
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James MackieHead of Learning and Quality Support |
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Anna KnollHead of Migration Programme |
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Sebastian Große-PuppendahlPolicy Officer Trade, Investment and Finance | Economic and Agricultural Transformation Programme |
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Hanne KnaepenPolicy Officer Sustainable Food Systems | Economic and Agricultural Transformation Programme |
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Rhys Williams (Alumnus)Communications Officer |
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