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The international financial architecture and sustainable prosperity

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The international financial architecture is misaligned with the goals set out in the UN Sustainable Development Goals and the Paris climate agreement. External financing flows to emerging-market and developing countries (excluding China) need be increasing by at least US$1 trillion annually from 2030 onwards, but the highest level in the past decade was roughly one-third of what is necessary—with net inflows turning negative since 2021.

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  • Kevin P. Gallagher, 2025. "The international financial architecture and sustainable prosperity," WIDER Working Paper Series wp-2025-14, World Institute for Development Economic Research (UNU-WIDER).
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