United Nations – SDG Pulse, 2024

The United Nations SDG Pulse report for 2024 highlights the challenges in achieving sustainable development goals as we approach the halfway mark of the 2030 Agenda. Progress has been made in various areas, but setbacks such as economic and social distress exacerbated by conflicts in Ukraine and Gaza continue to hinder momentum. The report serves to update on official SDG indicators, develop new methodologies, and showcase UNCTAD's support to member states in implementing the 2030 Agenda. It focuses on four transformations identified in a previous meeting, delves into thematic issues relevant to the agenda, and explores gender equality in trade. Despite global advancements, gender inequality persists and affects women's lives in various aspects. The full report is available online, offering an interactive reading experience with visualizations and analysis. In 2023, there was a decline in global goods trade, while services exports increased. Developing economies saw a decrease in the total value of exports, driven by a fall in goods trade, while services trade showed notable growth. International travel receipts in developing regions saw a significant increase, but transport exports decreased due to a decline in freight transport value.