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Demographics and Development

There are major obstacles to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals, ranging from securing enough financing to mitigating climate change to handling macroeconomic shocks. But there is one potential obstacle that could turn out to be a blessing in disguise: demographic shifts.

WASHINGTON, DC – Achieving the ambitious Sustainable Development Goals – which aim to end poverty, boost shared prosperity, and promote sustainability, between now and 2030 – will require overcoming some major obstacles, ranging from securing enough financing to addressing climate change to managing macroeconomic shocks. But there is one potential obstacle that could turn out to be a blessing in disguise: the diverse demographic shifts that will take place in the coming years.

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