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The World Bank Group (WBG) submits the following input on the steps our institution is taking to support the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), to be considered for the 2018 High Level Political Forum (HLPF) and the implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. This document reflects on the institution’s strategic direction, in line with the 2030 Agenda, and the three pillars of support through financing, data and implementation. It also reflects on efforts to support the delivery of the SDGs set to be reviewed at the 2018 HLPF, including SDG 6, 7, 11, 12, and 15.
The WBG has set two goals for the world to achieve by 2030: (i) Ending extreme poverty and (ii) Promoting shared prosperity. These goals need to be pursued within a sustainable environment, socially, economically and environmentally. We will help achieve these two goals in three ways: first by promoting sustainable and inclusive economic growth, especially through creating jobs and boosting private investment in infrastructure; second by investing in human capital including childhood development, skills for jobs, and equal opportunities in education, health, and training that can make the biggest differences in countries’ ability to grow sustainably for long periods at a time and compete; and finally, by fostering resilience to global shocks and threats, by ramping up efforts to tackle the global challenges threatening to roll back development gains, supporting resilience infrastructure and investing in disaster risk preparedness.
In addition, the WBG’s organizational structure is composed of Global Practices (GPs) and Cross-Cutting Solution Areas (CCSAs) which match the 17 SDGs almost one to one. The structure also supports country ownership and focuses on SDG-centered policies and institutions backed by effective leadership. Within this structure, the WBG is working along several tracks to support the 2030 Agenda: (i) financing; (ii) data, and (iii) implementation.
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