Enable tracking Bangladesh’s progress towards attainment of SDGs and other national development goals through a web-based information repository. This unique, searchable database provides a snapshot of what those global and national priorities are. Users can get the latest updates of the status of implementation of those goals along with the facilities of data visualization in multiple ways.
Nepal’s efforts in the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) brought gains in many areas, like poverty reduction, health, and school enrollment, but other areas stalled as most of the investments made during the MDGs were aimed at improvements in the social sector. Because of this, a greater focus on infrastructure is needed to achieve the country’s commitments to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
As a developed nation with relatively high incomes, Japan’s path through the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) was significantly different from that of developing nations. During the years of the MDGs, the country was a significant Overseas Development Assistance (ODA) contributor. With the launch of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), Japan recommitted its support for developing nations.
During the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), Bangladesh made impressive gains in areas like poverty alleviation, school enrollment, and child health, but as the nation transitioned to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), it had fallen short on many of their targets as pockets of poverty lingered, youth unemployment and underemployment persisted, and challenges around educational outcomes remained.
In June 2017, Bangladesh submitted its first Voluntary National Review (VNR) report to the High-Level Political Forum (HLPF) of the United Nations.
The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable development calls for participation of stakeholders in its implementation and follow up and review.
This guide is designed as a practical tool for agencies and staff within the UN system as they plan out their advocacy work on the 2030 Agenda. A key focus of the guide is on how to conduct UN advocacy in a strategic way – an approach that rises above a list of activities and annual deliverables to an overall vision of where each country effort begins, where it aims to go and a plausible path of action to get there. It draws on a wide constellation of conversations with UN staff.
This integrated toolkit has been created by UNITAR together with UNDG and is being used at country level since May 2015. It contains a briefing package designed for use by national governments and can be easily adapted to each national context. The toolkit includes guidance materials for facilitators, which enables national stakeholders to deliver the workshops themselves. UNITAR experts are available for coaching and support if required.
The e-tutorial provides an in-depth and wide-ranging guidance on how to mainstream the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development into each national strategies and policies. It is based on the UNDG Reference Guide "Mainstreaming the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development". Case studies introduce innovative examples of how some countries have begun to develop and use relevant tools, and activities offer an opportunity to gain a better understanding and useful skills.
The MOOC on “Introduction to the 2030 Agenda: A New Agenda for a Sustainable World” is designed to improve general awareness about the 2030 Agenda and Sustainable Development Goals for policy-makers and the general public, especially youth. Participants can follow the course at their own pace, and can earn a certificate provided if they have met the certification requirements.
Registrations open 2 to 3 times a year, and each edition runs for around 3 months.
The Global Festival of Action for Sustainable Development is the world´s most inspiring SDG event to celebrate, empower, and connect the global community driving Action for the Sustainable Development Goals.