The year 2020 brought about unprecedented change in the ways in which we work, engage with each other and a renewed focus on poverty and inequality. 2020 also marked the 75th anniversary of the UN and a recognition of the renewal of multilateralism. The collaborative processes sort to address common problems, amid the ‘pluralization of diplomacy’ towards a polycentric international order.

All this demonstrates a world in which change is inevitable, and in which the inclusive growth agenda is increasing in importance especially to the extent it is able to provide new pathways out of poverty for households.