The sustainable development agenda is doomed without a goal to end inequality. We must reject the politics of the fortunate few
This month we have a once-in-a-generation opportunity to force our governments to face up to an uncomfortable reality that promises of sustainable development are hollow without bold action on economic inequality.
The UN's mammoth consultation on the objectives that will succeed the millennium development goals (MDGs) after they expire next year is wrapping up. After one more round of edits, the final shortlist (pdf) will be ready for debate. A goal to address inequality has swung in and out of the line-up and is unlikely to make the final draft.
