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Development Dialogue

Development Dialogue is addressed to individuals and organizations in both the South and the North, including policy makers, international institutions, member of civil society, the media and the research community.

Development dialogue is intended to provide a free forum for critical discussion of international development priorities for the 21st century. The Journal reflects the outcomes of the Foundation’s seminars, but is also a forum for contributions to the ongoing debate. » read more

Critical currents

Critical Currents is a Occasional Paper Series published by the Dag Hammarskjöld Foundation. It is mainly distributed electronically in pdf format.

Printed copies may be obtained by using this form or mailing a request to A compact list of the issues can be found here. » read more

Other publications

Dag Hammarskjöld Foundation also publishes books and reports, related to its activities. Over 150 publications have been published since the establishment of the Foundation. One particular kind is the publications emanating from the yearly Dag Hammarskjöld Lecture.

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Civil society pushing the Post-2015 agenda

Published, March 22, 2013
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The Civil Society Reflection Group on Global Development Perspectives met in Bonn as to merge the views of its members on the Post-2015 agenda. A discussion paper was developed and distributed at the ongoing conference in Bonn, Advancing The Post-2015 Sustainable Development Agenda: Reconfirming Rights - Recognising Limits - Redefining Goals, 20-22 March, as to further its view and influence the discussions.
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Rule of Law and Equal Access to Justice

Discussion paper, January 20, 2013
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Rule of Law and Equal Access to Justice
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Institutions and democratic governance are widely seen as key enablers for inclusive growth and sustainable development. Transparency, accountability and the rule of law are essential for people to empower themselves and to become drivers of development. The global conversation on the development agenda beyond 2015 is already well underway. As a prerequisite for an inclusive global development, should not democratic governance and institutions be at the forefront of this conversation; and are they really?
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Climate, Development and Equity

Development dialogue no. 61, September 2012
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Climate, Development and Equity
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How will humanity fairly divide the rapidly diminishing global carbon budget, while allowing billions of people in the global South (and North) the means for economic, social and environmental well-being? How can United Nations negotiations move forward, and what are the real and false solutions? This Volume presents voices from across the North and South, addressing the combined challenges of climate, development and equity. It highlights the urgency of taking action, but also shows why any attempt to tackle climate change must be grounded in equity.
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50 Years Dag Hammarskjöld Foundation

Development dialogue no. 60, August 2012
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Do you want to know…

… how the handful of staff members operating from the 1960s into the 1980s at The Dag Hammarskjöld Foundation came to support and closely collaborate...
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No future without justice

Development dialogue no. 59, June 2012
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No future without justice
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This report of the Civil Society Reflection Group describes the root causes of the multiple crises, reconsiders development goals and indicators, and draws conclusions for the post-2015 development agenda.This report is the main outcome of the joint deliberations. It seeks to stimulate debates about alternative development paths, participatory and inclusive governance structures, and the transformation in politics and societies that future justice for all will require.
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