Dag Hammarskjöld Foundation, International development organization in Uppsala, Sweden
The Dag Hammarskjöld Foundation is an independent organization based in Uppsala that works on international development, global cooperation, and peaceful solutions to conflicts. It conducts research projects, holds seminars, and provides resources to help people engage with these issues.
The foundation was created in 1962 after the death of Dag Hammarskjöld, the Secretary-General of the United Nations. It was established to continue his legacy of advancing international dialogue and multilateral approaches to global challenges.
The foundation maintains active partnerships with Uppsala University and hosts annual speakers who discuss global governance topics. Visitors can participate in conversations and learn how people work on international development.
The organization offers various events and seminars where interested people can participate and engage with topics like development and peace. Information about upcoming events and how to get involved can be found on the foundation's website.
The foundation operates a tool called Goal Tracker that follows how countries around the world are implementing the goals of the UN Agenda 2030. This monitoring system helps make progress toward these international development targets visible and measurable.
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