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10 Noteworthy Experiences at OuiShare Fest 2017
Luglio 18, 2017 11:30 - no comments yetThere is a growing potential for "United Cities" to replace the United Nations, according to Mark Watts, executive director of C40, a network of the world's megacities committed to addressing climate change. This statement was quite fitting for the opening plenary of the fifth annual Ouishare Fest in Paris, France, this month. This year's event focused on the great potential of cities.
Stalled implementation at national level – unhelpful international environment
Luglio 18, 2017 8:50 - no comments yet
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Civil Society sees ‘room for improvement’ in national implementation of 2030 Agenda as well as an unfavourable international environment.
New York, 18 July 2017: During the Voluntary National Reviews (VNR) of 44 countries at the 2017 High-level Political Forum on Sustainable Development, many civil society activists raised questions, criticizing government (in-)action as well as crippling framework conditions that slow down implementation of the 2030 Agenda at the national level.
ADFIAP invited to Asia MICE event
Luglio 18, 2017 0:29 - no comments yet
ADFIAP, represented by Cecilia M. Ibarra, Head of ADFIAP Consulting’s Training and Advocacy Unit, attended the Asia Meeting and Incentive Travel Exchange (AMITE) 2017 event in Bangkok, Thailand as a fully hosted buyer. The event was held last July 11-12, 2017 at the five star Bangkok Marriott Marquis Queen’s Park Hotel. The AMITE 2017 event, […]
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France: The SDGs are still seen as applying only to developing countries
Luglio 17, 2017 21:27 - no comments yet
The SDGs are not a matter of developing countries that would only concern France in its external relations. They also impact French domestic policies.
The targets that risk not being met reflect the fact that they are not first and foremost issu...
Pursuing the SDGs in Jordan: Strengthening protections and ensuring inclusion
Luglio 17, 2017 21:24 - no comments yet
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Jordan struggles to withstand the impact of economic and demographic shocks. Regional conflicts disrupt the country’s key trade routes and cause tourism revenues to drop; inflows of migrant workers and refugees contribute to strain government resources and the national infrastructure, and have exacerbated labour market challenges. These challenges underline the importance of developing clear priorities, policies and strategies in promoting the country’s development and ensuring the well-being of its population, particularly its most vulnerable segments. However, Jordan’s development policies and strategies have lacked consistency and continuity, with successive governments (most of which have remained in power for periods shorter than two years) often eschewing their predecessors’ programmes.
