Engaging Civil Society Organizations in Advancing the Sustainable Development Goals

“Leaving no one behind” is the central principle of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Cooperation and inclusion are key concepts in its implementation which can be achieved through effective engagement with civil society organizations (CSOs) and NGOs. The advancement of the SDGs depends on concerted efforts by governments and all stakeholders, including CSOs, governments, international finance institutions like ADB, and other development actors.

Localizing Sustainable Development Goals: The Role of Management for Development Results

Over 50 representatives from government, private sector, development partners, and academe shared their experiences and discussed challenges of multi-level governance to ensure that no one gets left behind. This seminar reflected on efforts to localize sustainable development goals through effective management for development results, and the challenges and opportunities created for making new progress through the 2030 development agenda.

Scaled-up Sustainable Transport in Support of the Paris Agreement on Climate Change and the 2030 Agenda on Sustainable Development

Learn about the opportunities and responsibilities presented to the transport sector by existing global processes on sustainable development and climate change.

This presentation discusses the key global processes targeted by the Partnership on Sustainable, Low Carbon Transport in 2016. It also provides solutions on how to move the sustainable transport agenda forward.

Towards Integrated Programs and Database for Social Protection Programs in Indonesia

Indonesia faces several challenges in financing SDGs. These include lack of common understanding on standardized indicators among pertinent government agencies, lack of political consensus, and lack of civil society participation. This presentation shares recommendations on how the country can surmount these obstacles.