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Expanding the boundaries of global health: The intersection of the public and private sector

An increasing number of companies are turning their attention to global health needs. In this exclusive commentary, Laura Asiala, vice president of public affairs at PYXERA Global, discusses how can public-private partnerships can impact health.

Strong business, strong partnerships and sustained progress: The private sector and the SDGs

How can business help ensure the Sustainable Development Goals are successful? By working with local organizations and officials to address challenges, writes Steve Green, vice president of policy, government and public affairs for Chevron in this exclusive guest column.

3 steps to enhancing business engagement in the sustainable development agenda

In both the SDG outcome document and the Addis Ababa Action Agenda, the U.N. has extended a hand to the private sector in search of a handshake. But to seal this deal with business, three critical steps need to be taken as the 2030 development era begins, writes Ariel Meyerstein in this guest column.

Move the human heart

The aspiration of the SDGs and the intent of governments are significant milestones, but it is unleashing the power of a caring human spirit that will bring the change we seek, says Pfizer's Sally Susman.

Can collaborative design be the answer for disaster relief?

The United Nations said global partnerships are essential to meeting the sustainable development goals. The same is true when it comes to disaster relief, ICRC’s Mechthild Rombach, Philips Foundation’s Katy Hartley and Philips Design’s Sean Hughes write in this joint op-ed.

Volunteers are key to achieving the SDGs

United Nations Volunteer Executive Director Richard Dictus shares why he believes volunteers can help lead the changes required to achieve the sustainable development goals.

'Integrated intervention' can help end extreme poverty

FXB founder Albina du Boisrouvray talks with Devex about why she believes an integrated approach to development can move the world closer to ending extreme poverty.

With sights set firmly on SDGs, let's push for wider adoption of best practices

To lift people out of poverty, challenges must be addressed simultaneously. Integrated approaches work better and knowledge sharing is key. Stakeholders must now get on board with what works to meet the SDGs. An exclusive op-ed from FXB founder Countess Albina du Boisrouvray for #SustainDev.

Here's how we end extreme poverty

While the extreme poverty has been cut from 43 percent in 1990 to 17 percent in 2011, that still means there's a billion people struggling to move out of it. In this exclusive commentary, USAID's Alex Thier shares how "Vision to End Extreme Poverty" gives a new understanding of what it means to be poor.

7 steps toward sustainable development by 2030

The United Nations said global partnerships are essential to meeting the SDGs. The same is true when it comes to disaster relief, ICRC’s Mechthild Rombach, Philips Foundation’s Katy Hartley and Philips Design’s Sean Hughes write in this op-ed.