ASD Libraries: ASDMUN: Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC)

Creating a framework to divert skilled labor and manufacturing to Africa to stimulate economic growth

Economic Diversification in Africa: How and Why It
From the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace. "The Carnegie Endowment generates strategic ideas and independent analysis, supports diplomacy, and trains the next generation of international scholar-practitioners to help countries and institutions take on the most difficult global problems and safeguard peace."

Economic Development in Africa Report 2021: Reaping the Potential Benefits of the African Continental Free Trade Area for Inclusive Growth
This report is issued by the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD).
Making the AfCFTA work for 'The Africa We Want'
From the Africa Growth Initiative. "This paper reviews the potential development impact of the AfCFTA [African Continental Free Trade Agreement] and provides a comprehensive analysis of reforms and programs required to ensure the agreement’s successful implementation."
(this excerpt was taken from the paper's abstract)
Global Energy Transformation: A Roadmap to 2050 (2018)
A report from the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA).

Five ways to jump-start the renewable energy transition now
From United Nation's Climate Action.
Renewable Energy: A key climate solution
From the International Renewable Energy Agency.
UAE Energy Strategy 2050
The UAE Energy Strategy 2050 aims to triple the contribution of the renewable energy and invest AED 150 to AED 200 billion by 2030 to meet the country’s increasing demand for energy as a result of a rapidly growing economy.
Supporting major companies to run on renewable energy by 2050
From the World Economic Forum.
Six ways that governments can drive the green transition
From EY (Ernst and Young).
Energy & Sustainability
From Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 site. Vision 2030 is a strategic plan to reduce the country's dependence on oil and to diversify its economy.

The Global Commitment
"Led by the Ellen MacArthur Foundation, in collaboration with the UN Environment Programme, the Global Commitment has united more than 500 organisations behind a common vision of a circular economy for plastics."
Why every business should commit to a circular economy
From GetSmarter, an online education platform.
Towards a Circular Economy in the Region
From the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe.
Accelerating the transition to a circular economy
Google's statement on the company's commitment to sustainability and a circular economy.
How the Circular Economy Can Help Nations Achieve Their Climate Goals
From the World Resources Institute (WRI). "WRI is a global nonprofit organization that works with leaders in government, business and civil society to research, design, and carry out practical solutions that simultaneously improve people’s lives and ensure nature can thrive."
Waste Couture: Environmental Impact of the Clothing Industry
From Environ Health Prospect (September 2007).
How Fast Fashion Became Faster — and Worse for the Earth
This article was written by a student editorial contest winner for The Learning Network (@The New York Times).