Global Public Goods: Taking the Concept Forward : Discussion Paper

The concept of global public goods (GPG) is an important new approach that addresses the challenges raised by globalisation and attempts to move towards international equity and sustainable development. This discussion paper is a compilation of the recent work of the Office of Development Studies at the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). Each paper addresses key aspects of the GPG theory, from re-thinking the public goods definition, to applying the theory to global issues and outlining steps for implementation. Issues discussed include: GPG and health, financial stability and market efficiency, the role for civil society and making the concept operational. This book is the follow-up to the 1999 UNDP publication 'Global Public Goods: International Co-operation in the 21st Century' (ISBN: 0195130529).Global Public Goods: Taking the Concept Forward : Discussion Paper, was published 2005 under ISBN 9789211261417 and ISBN 9211261414.