The aim of SDG 9 is to develop quality, reliable, sustainable and resilient infrastructure, support economic develop- ment and human well-being, facilitate sustainable and resilient infrastructure development with a focus on affordable and equitable access for all and to promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization among many targets. Investment in infrastructure sectors including transport, irrigation, energy […]
SDG 8 aims to encourage sustained economic growth by achieving higher levels of productivity and through tech- nological innovation. Promoting policies that encourage entrepreneurship and job creation are key to this Goal, as are effective measures to eradicate forced labour, slav- ery and human trafficking. The goal is to achieve full and productive employment, and […]
The contribution of energy is critical in fueling the engine of growth and its role can’t be undermined in the develop- ment of societies. It is in the center of nearly every major challenge and opportunity of the world which are either related to starting a business or increasing food produc- tion or incomes. Sustainable […]
Clean water and sanitation protects people from disease and enables them to be economically more productive. Water scarcity, poor water quality and inadequate water hygiene negatively impacts food security, livelihood choices and educational opportunities of low-income families across the world. SDG 6 ensures availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all and reflects […]
Ending all forms of discrimination against women and girls is not only a basic human right but also is crucial for sustainable future of societies. Providing women and girls with equal access to education, health care, decent work, and representation in political and economic decision- making processes will achieve sustainable economies and will benefit societies […]
Affording the opportunity of quality education is basic to improve people’s lives and their sustainable develop- ment. SDG 4 aims to ensure the completion of primary and secondary education by all boys and girls, and guarantee opportunities for equal access to quality technical and vocational education for everyone. It also aims to provide equal access […]
The good health and well being address all major health priorities, including communicable, non-communicable and environmental diseases; reproductive, maternal and child health; universal health coverage; and access to safe, effective, quality and affordable medicines and vaccines. SDG 3 focuses on reducing child mortality, improving maternal health and tackling HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, malaria and other diseases, impacts […]
The central theme of SDG 2 is ‘Zero Hunger’ which aims to end all forms of hunger and malnutrition by 2030 and making sure that all people, especially those in vulnerable situations, have sufficient nutritious food. It also aims to double agricultural productivity by 2030 and generate decent incomes, while supporting people-centered rural development and […]
Poverty is a multidimensional phenomenon. It not only indicates the lack of income or access to resources but it also manifests in the form of hunger & malnutrition, diminished opportunities for education, social discrimi- nation and the inability to participate in decision-making processes. Eradicating poverty in all its forms remains one of the formidable challenges […]
The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are the blueprint for achieving a better and sustainable future for all. The United Nations (UN) General Assembly in its 70th Session held on 25th September 2015, with the aim of taking forward the success of Millennium Development Goals, adopted the document titled “Transforming our World: The 2030 Agenda for […]