Samuel Pleeck

Associate Expert (JPO) working on Financing for Sustainable Development for @undesa . @CGDev, @thehertieschool & @Unibocconi Alumni. Views are my own.

[Samuel Pleeck @SPleeck]

Even more committed and proud in these days to work for this organisation which believes in international cooperation for a peaceful and fairer world.

[Amina J Mohammed @AminaJMohammed]

This year, the @UN marks its 80th anniversary.

The UN family remains unwavering in its commitment to building a peaceful and fairer world for today’s and future generations.

[Samuel Pleeck @SPleeck]

Grateful to have contributed to the section on the means of implementation on this report, using the VNRs to highlight the progress and challenges in mobilizing resources to implement the 2030 Agenda

[UN DESA Sustainable Development @SustDev]

🔉 The 2024 VNR Synthesis Report is here!

📑 Dive into the analysis of 2024 #VNRs, uncovering shared experiences, challenges, & lessons learned to fast-track the #2030Agenda. 🚀

Read the full report: https://t.co/AlXLilheRR @‌UNDESA

[Samuel Pleeck @SPleeck]

Check the paper here https://t.co/X4O6LsnaqM
Information about the Second PrepCom https://t.co/Ydmavqfhe4

[Samuel Pleeck @SPleeck]

The elements paper of the 4th International Conference on Financing for Development (FFD4) is out! After collecting and analysing close to 300 inputs, my team at UNDESA supported the co-facilitators in the preparation and release of the paper.

[Samuel Pleeck @SPleeck]

The latter will be the base document for discussion during the Second PrepCom from 3-6 December at the UN in New York. The event will be in an opportunity for all stakeholders to reflect on the paper and share priorities for the FFFD4!

[Samuel Pleeck @SPleeck]

@scepticalranil RIP 🙏

[Center for Global Development @CGDev]

Financing needs in #LMICs are at a record high, and @gavasmikaela & @SPleeck argue the EU's financial toolkit isn’t up to the challenge.🇪🇺

They suggest mixing grants w/ loans, boosting EIB's flexibility, & re-assessing guarantee instruments ⬇
https://t.co/NU6i7IhX9n

[Samuel Pleeck @SPleeck]

On top of aid cuts, additional worrying signs for Dutch ODA, as potential future minister for foreign trade and development aid (a change from "development cooperation" previously suggested the latter should be abolished. https://t.co/OFYCeV1p6L

[Samuel Pleeck @SPleeck]

Grim outlook for ODA in the new Dutch coalition's agreement. Increasing cuts throughout the next four years which if effectively applied could result in Dutch ODA being cut by 35% in 2027 and 2028 based on 2024 level.

[Niels Keijzer @keijzer_niels]

The prospective next Dutch government plans ODA cuts of €300 million ('25) and €500 million ('26) followed by cuts of €2.4 billion in 2027 and 2028. The latter period is however beyond the typical lifespan of a Dutch government.
Documents here: https://t.co/unbvGDflJy

[Ian Mitchell @EconMitch]

New: our @CGDev analysis confirms that #climatefinance exceeded $100bn in 2022

The @OECD will claim this meets the UN goal due in 2020.

But was this finance additional?

And what does it mean for the new goal to be agreed at #COP29?

5-point🧵

[Susannah Hares @susannahhares]

Today @CGDev we welcomed @AndrewmitchMP & education ministers from six African states to discuss the pressing topic of safety in school

I'm delighted that every country signed a declaration pledging to combat school violence

A huge step fwd to protect children & let them thrive

[Iliana Olivié @iolivie]

Insightful piece by @sacasabelles @SPleeck @RachaelCalleja @GavasMikaela @CGDev on DFIs/development agencies (lack of) coordination.

https://t.co/ebQOdoXGPm

[Samuel Pleeck @SPleeck]

Next week @CGDev will host @NadiaCalvino for a fireside chat with @MasoodCGD and @GavasMikaela in the margins this year’s #SpringMeetings to discuss the new @EIB Group strategy! Join us in DC or online https://t.co/KG1Wawe8xr

[Samuel Pleeck @SPleeck]

@EconMitch to sum-up the new UK ODA stats!

[Ian Mitchell @EconMitch]

New UK aid stats released today for 2023.

Headline is that spend is 0.58% of GNI

But this masks that - given record spend on refugees - over half of the UK’s bilateral aid spend was in the UK leading to further cuts in overseas programming.

Six key takeaways:

[Center for Global Development @CGDev]

🌸 On the margins of this year's #SpringMeetings, join @EIB President @NadiaCalvino, @MasoodCGD, and @GavasMikaela as they discuss the EIB's new Group strategy, accelerating the energy transition, and more.

Join us in DC or online ⬇
https://t.co/rIzfFLnj4t

[Samuel Pleeck @SPleeck]

@CGDev @EIB @NadiaCalvino @MasoodCGD @GavasMikaela Speakers include @bardvegar from @noradno, @glassmanamanda from @the_IDB and @GavasMikaela. Join us https://t.co/6lAblDtE4m

[Samuel Pleeck @SPleeck]

We are two weeks away from the IMF and WB Spring Meetings! @CGDev is organising a series of events about the issues that are driving the agenda with high-level speakers from across the development finance space! Register and watch at https://t.co/GESOCrDTmr

[Samuel Pleeck @SPleeck]

@CGDev @EIB @NadiaCalvino @MasoodCGD @GavasMikaela On 18th April, @CGDev will also host an important conversation moderated by @MasoodCGD on how development agencies and MDBs are rethinking the role of official development assistance

[Samuel Pleeck @SPleeck]

@Bernat_Camps I would be keen to grab a coffee