Tag: Sustainable Development

Islamic Financial Inclusion and Economic Growth in OIC Countries: Panel Quantile Regression Analysis

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The authors argue that by expanding the network of Islamic banks and enhancing the technological infrastructure for financial access, policymakers can harness the transformative potential of Islamic finance to promote sustainable economic growth and development in the OIC countries. The authors urge policymakers to prioritize initiatives aimed at expanding the network of Islamic banks and enhancing technological infrastructure for financial access.

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Highlights of Financing for Sustainable Development Report 2024

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Financing is crucial for achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) because it enables countries to invest in the infrastructure, programs, and services necessary to achieve the goals. Without sufficient financing, countries may struggle to make progress towards the SDGs. The United Nations estimates that achieving the SDGs will require an additional $2.5 trillion in annual investment until 2030. Due to misaligned incentives, both public and private actors still invest in brown activities and have not yet fully aligned their decision-making and financing with the SDGs.

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Environmental Teachings in Islam

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Climate change and environmental degradation is a slow and cumulative process. To protect environment, the efforts also need to be cumulative and consistent. A self-centric secular worldview encourages the self-centric use of private property resources. However, even small things done collectively and consistently can have a larger effect. The two-worldly view of life in Islam encourages socially responsible behaviour as one of the prime determinants of salvage in the life hereafter. Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) said: “If the Resurrection were established upon one of you while he has in his hand a sapling, then let him plant it.” (Musnad Ahmad, Hadith No. 12491).

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Review of Global Hunger Index

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The 2023 Global Hunger Index (GHI) shows that, after many years of advancement up to 2015, progress against hunger worldwide remains largely at a standstill. As the effects of crises multiply and intensify, more and more people are experiencing severe hunger, with the situation expected to worsen throughout the year.

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Quantum Regenerative Leadership (QRL) for Sustainability Management

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We propose quantum regenerative leadership (QRL) as a new framework that integrates the insights and practices of quantum leadership and regenerative leadership. QRL proposes that effective leadership in the 21st century requires both a quantum mindset and a regenerative mindset, as well as the skills and competencies to apply them in different contexts and situations.

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Highlights of Global Sustainable Development Report 2023

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This report is a call to accept transformations with the instantly needed to accelerate progress toward the Sustainable Development Goals. The last report was published in 2019 after that many challenges have arrived, progress has been restricted in many areas, partly as a consequence of a confluence of crises – the ongoing pandemic, rising inflation and the cost-of-living crisis, environmental and economic distress, along with regional and national unrest, conflicts, and natural disasters.

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