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INVITED EDITOR
Editorial from
Cátia Batista
Associate Professor of Economics @ Nova SBE | Scientific Director at NOVAFRICA Knowledge Center
November 16, 2022
17. Partnerships for the goals

17. Partnerships for the goals

Strengthen the means of implementation and revitalize the Global Partnership for Sustainable Development
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10. Reduced inequalities

Reduce inequalities within countries and between countries
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1. No poverty

Eradicate poverty in all its forms everywhere
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Economic policies: should they be tested?

(IN)Pertinente with Cátia Batista: What is the use of implementing economic policies without knowing for sure the population's needs? What is the use of an economic solution if the target audience does not know or can use it? Economic policies must be tested like medicines; and this is one of our Professor's expertises. In this episode, listen to the examples you mentioned by Hugo Van Der Ding and understand how not all "recipes" are used to support the development of populations.

(IN)Pertinente with Cátia Batista: What is the use of implementing economic policies without knowing for sure the population's needs? What is the use of an economic solution if the target audience does not know or can use it? Economic policies must be tested like medicines; and this is one of our Professor's expertises. In this episode, listen to the examples you mentioned by Hugo Van Der Ding and understand how not all "recipes" are used to support the development of populations.

(IN)Pertinente is a Podcast developed by Francisco Manuel dos Santos Foundation.

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Associate Professor of Economics @ Nova SBE | Scientific Director at NOVAFRICA Knowledge Center
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