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From Global to Local: Subnational Development Banks in the Era of Sustainable Development Goals

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  • Sergio Gusmão Suchodolski
  • Adauto Modesto Junior
  • Cinthia Helena de Oliveira Bechelaine
  • Leila Maria Bedeschi Costa

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Financing the implementation of the seventeen Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) has been a development challenge since the establishment of the 2030 Agenda — especially under the unequal circumstances imposed by COVID-19. This paper aims to better inform this debate by highlighting the nature of Subnational Development Banks (SDBs) in the context of sustainable finance and how they operate within development networks. To this end, the research method addresses a comparative study among countries that stand out for the number of subnational institutions in their development systems, Brazil and Vietnam. After comparing the Brazilian and Vietnamese particularities, we present concrete examples of SDBs working to connect local needs to the 2030 Agenda investments. As final conclusions, the study allows to demonstrate that, by being the last mile specialist on the ground, in different localities with particular backgrounds and contexts, SDBs could be available channels to international resources to address the financial needs of local firms and governments, improving both efficiency and effectiveness of development programs and funds. Highlighting the potential of SDBs, this analysis leaves possibilities for a future research agenda on more integrated national development finance systems focused on local impact.

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  • Sergio Gusmão Suchodolski & Adauto Modesto Junior & Cinthia Helena de Oliveira Bechelaine & Leila Maria Bedeschi Costa, 2022. "From Global to Local: Subnational Development Banks in the Era of Sustainable Development Goals," Review of Political Economy, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 34(2), pages 318-339, April.
    • Handle: RePEc:taf:revpoe:v:34:y:2022:i:2:p:318-339
    DOI: 10.1080/09538259.2021.1977545
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