UNDIP-ADB 2nd International Webinar 2020: Fast-Tracking the SDGs at a Time of Crisis 2 September 2020 Asia and the Pacific is grappling with the devastating consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic. A collective response will be needed to contain the loss of life and address this evolving human crisis. Returning to “business as usual” is not an option for a region that is already off-track to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Transformative approaches are needed to ensure progress, especially on goals with persistent shortcomings. Keeping focus on the Global Decade of Action of delivering SDGs by 2030 in these turbulent times is now more important than ever. The disruptions caused by COVID-19 are cause for introspection and a gateway for a shift in social values that may ease the way for transformations. The pandemic has changed the ways in which many people work and consume, and hastened the uptake of technologies, in ways that may help create opportunities to accelerate progress on the Global Goals. This webinar provided an interactive platform to exchange knowledge on various transformative entry points that can help the Asia and the Pacific deliver SDGs by 2030. Presenters brainstormed ideas for aligning pandemic response and recovery efforts with SDGs, while providing insights into viable and essential strategies for the way forward. Program and Learning Materials 02 September 2020 Session / Activity Title Speaker(s) Setting the stage Status report of the webinar and code of conducts Dr. Dessy Ariyanti Introduction Introduction of opening and keynote speakers Opening Remarks The role of intellectual partnerships to accelerate global SDGs target achievement Prof. Yos Johan Utama, SH, MHum. (Rector, Universitas Diponegoro) Keynote Presentation Fast Tracking the SDGs: Driving Transformations in Asia and the Pacific Bambang Susantono Panel Introduction of panel speakers Moderator: Prof. Ir. M. Agung Wibowo, MM, MSc, PhD. (Dean, Faculty of Engineering, UNDIP) Presentation 1 SDGs Across Asia and the Pacific: Progress and Actions for Accelerating Transformation Smita Nakhooda, BA, MSc. (Senior Results Management Specialist, ADB) Presentation 2 Innovative Solutions to Implement SDGs in Asia-Pacific through Local Governments amid COVID-19 Dr. Bernadia Tjandradewi (Secretary-General, United Cities and Local Governments – Asia-Pacific/UCLG-ASPAC) Presentation 3 Indonesia’s Challenges, Key Strategic Policies and Priority Agendas Toward 2030 Amalia A. Widyasanti, ST, MSi, MEng, PhD. (Chairman, Indonesia’s SDGs National Secretariat) Presentation 4 The Implementation of SDGs: A transformative perspective of sub-national Dr. Rukuh Setiadi (Researcher, SDGs Center, Diponegoro University) Discussion Q&A with participants Moderator Closing Summary of discussion Moderator Disclaimer The views expressed on this website are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views and policies of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) or its Board of Governors or the governments they represent. ADB does not guarantee the accuracy of the data included in this publication and accepts no responsibility for any consequence of their use. By making any designation of or reference to a particular territory or geographic area, or by using the term “country” in this document, ADB does not intend to make any judgments as to the legal or other status of any territory or area. Event Coordinator/s Cahyadi Indrananto ADB Organizer/s Office of the Vice-President (Sectors and Themes) Partner Organization/s Asian Development Bank Universitas Diponegoro Topics Knowledge Management Health Capacity Development