UN meeting to help developing economies stricken by COVID-19 to tap emergency relief resources
The United Nations on 2 June brought together representatives from banks, funds and financial institutions that are working to mobilize US$1.2 trillion dollars in humanitarian and economic relief to developing countries reeling under the impact of COVID-19 to help expedite the flow of these resources to countries in need.
Private sector leaders commit to mobilizing resources to build back better from COVID-19
In a meeting convened by United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres on 10 June, leaders of prominent financial institutions and businesses pledged to scale-up sustainable investments globally, especially in countries most in need as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Global Investors for Sustainable Development Alliance issued a statement vowing greater action to confront the global economic crisis driven by the COVID-19 pandemic and keep the Sustainable Development Goals on track.