Amendment No. 3 | Doc. 14401 | 09 October 2017
The activities of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) in 2016-2017
Committee on Social Affairs, Health and Sustainable Development
In the draft resolution, after paragraph 2.4, insert the following paragraph:
"Whilst supporting the need for quantitative and dynamic growth, the enlarged Assembly urges member States to adopt a more comprehensive approach to development by fostering quality, sustainable and inclusive growth that brings long-term benefits to society and preserves the planet’s resources. It asks the OECD to explore the link between fossil fuel subsidies and renewables in achieving sustainable development, in addition to problems of market abuse."
Explanatory note
The currently prevalent development model relies on quantitative growth that often neglects sustainability. Greater emphasis on sustainable development is necessary to optimise growth and ensure a fairer distribution of the benefits of growth.