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CONTENTS5102 Where governments falter – the role of theprivate sectorIt is in the interests of the private sector to make up forthe shortcomings of the government. However, success isdependent on a multi-stakeholder approach and thereare dangers in assuming the role of the state.By Mark Moody-Stuart106 The scourge of illicit financial flowsStopping the illegal flow of money away from developingcountries is key to achieving the aims of peace, humanrights and development established at the UN’s creation.By Raymond Baker and Tom Cardamone110 Environment and economic growth:inevitable conflict?Green growth and deep decarbonisation will be key todetermining an inclusive and sustainable future for theplanet. By Germana Canzi and John Tkacik113 MDG 7: ENSURE ENVIRONMENTALSUSTAINABILITYSHARING KNOWLEDGE114 Access to medicines: collaborating on patents,investing in researchWhen the medicines required are the product ofexpensive research, what mechanisms can ensure theright to health of the world’s poorest? By MandeepDhaliwal, Katie Kirk and Tenu Avafia38155118 MDG 4: REDUCE CHILD MORTALITYMDG 5: IMPROVE MATERNAL HEALTHMDG 6: COMBAT HIV/AIDS, MALARIA ANDOTHER DISEASES120 Harnessing the data revolutionWhat will it take to transform data and technology intoimproved development outcomes?By Nancy McGuire Choi125 MDG 2: ACHIEVE UNIVERSALPRIMARY EDUCATION126 The foundation for developmentEducation is a powerful catalyst for developmentoutcomes – the post-2015 agenda should give it dueprominence By Pauline Rose130 Making Goal 16 workThe new set of Sustainable Development Goals includesa commitment to peaceful and inclusive societies, accessto justice, and effective and accountable institutions –how might this be put into practice? By Phil Vernon134 ICTs open doorsThe post-2015 agenda must foster smart technologypolicies for developing countries. By Brahima Sanou138 Strengthening water utilities throughpeer-support partnershipsAlthough the goal on water (MDG 7.C) was met fiveyears ahead of target, 700 million are still withoutdrinking water and 2.5 billion lack access to basicsanitation. By Faraj El-AwarGLOBAL DEVELOPMENT GOALS 2014