The IDS Bulletin Vol. 50 No. 4 December 2019 explores the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) and its potential for promoting equitable and sustainable development. The issue includes articles on the digital silk road, environmental and social standards, Sino-Greek economic cooperation, the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor, and the impact of the BRI on least developed countries. The authors discuss the opportunities and challenges presented by the BRI and propose ways to align it with sustainable development goals. Overall, the issue provides a comprehensive analysis of the BRI's potential for promoting sustainable development.
