[ 13th January 2019 by allam ahmed 0 Comments ]

Role of private sector in achieving Agenda 2030 for SD in Sudan

The role of the private sector in achieving Agenda 2030 for Sustainable Development in Sudan

Date: Sunday 6th January 2019 (13:00-16:00) Al Salam Rotana Hotel, Khartoum – Sudan
Host: Yagoub Group, Khartoum – Sudan
Target audience: Private sector, business, SMEs, academics, researchers, UN agencies, NGOs, civil society groups, youth, students and other stakeholders
Focus: Public-Private-Partnership, Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), Business, Investment, Global, Science, Technology, Innovation, R&D.

During the event, you will learn how to become engaged with the United Nations system and explore the opportunities to participate in the World Association for  Sustainable Development (WASD) 17th International Annual Conference and 6th Diaspora International Conference co-organised and hosted by the United Nations Environment Programme, Nairobi, Kenya, 10-12 June 2019.

PROGRAM (13:00-16:00) more to be added

(13:00-13:15)
Arrival refreshments and registration

(13:20-13:30)
Welcome, Introduction, Agenda, House keeping

  • Yagoub Group, Sudan
  • Allam Ahmed, Founding President WASD and Founder Sudan Knowledge, UK
  • H. E. Ambassador Abrown Suge, Kenyan Embassy in Khartoum, Sudan

(13:30-13:40)
Introduction to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and 2030 Agenda
Abdalatif Hassan, Economic Analyst, United Nations Development Programme, Country Office Sudan

(13:40-14:10)
WASD/UN international sustainability conference 2019
Allam Ahmed, Founding President WASD and Founder Sudan Knowledge, UK
Promo Video

(14:10-14:20)
Strategic vision for private sector towards PPPs and SDGs achievements 
Hanan El-Amin Muddathir, United Nations Global Compact Sudan

(14:20-15:00)
PPPs Case Studies

  • Yagoup Group Sustainability Experience
    Eman Abdalkarim, Yagoub Group, Sudan
  • Towards mitigation and adaptation plan – Forestry Corporation and Nile Petroleum Company PPP project
    Sumaia Omer Abdoun, Director, National Forestry Corporation, Sudan
  • Haggar’s commitment to sustainable development
    Muna M. E. Merghani, Chief Human Resources Officer, Haggar

(15:00-15:45)
Roundtable Discussion and Q&A

(15:45-16:00)
Concluding remarks 

The two conferences represent a golden opportunity for selected international public and private organisations that play and continue to play a key role in achieving the 2030 SDGs to participate in this prestigious platform and showcase their past, present and future projects, services and/or initiatives to the whole world including top experts in the field of SD, Ministers, UN and high government officials and policy makers, company directors, academics, NGOs, women, youth, etc. Among the many benefits of attending the conference, during the event you will learn about how you can find new clients from across the world; build relationships with the decision makers; meet more than 450 of UN officials, ministers and leading individuals and institutions from around the world; enhance your organisation’s profile internationally; and network directly with key ministries and government officials from across the world.

The event will also introduce the latest update from the United Nations Joint Inspection Unit (JIU) policy research project A.435 entitled “Strengthening the policy research uptake in service of the 2030“ which include issues such as: the role of science, innovation and research in service of the 2030 Agenda; how institutions reflect the SDGs in their own research activities; and how the UN system is properly using scientific research in finding solutions to global problems?. The event therefore provides a golden opportunity for participating entities and individuals to:

  • Learn more about the these high profile conferences and the various possible ways to maximise the exposure for your organisation at the highest possible global level.
  • Get introduced with the latest updates on the UN approach to strengthening the policy research uptake in the context of 2030 agenda.
  • Network with delegates involved and/or interested in policy research.

The theme of the two conferences is to strengthening the role of science, innovation and research (SIR) uptake in service of the 2030 Agenda for sustainable development (SD). The conferences will therefore critically examine the important role of SIR for the achievement of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of the 2030 Agenda and to provoke forward thinking on the role of SIR in solving global problems related to sustainability. We are very keen to encourage the engagement of children and youth from across the world in the conference. Youth from all-over the world are encouraged to participate in the conference and present their research, perspectives and initiatives. Equally, women’s participation is also very important in advancing peace, unity and combating terrorism, which is a most serious threat to SD across all regions of the world. 

Partners:
United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), Kenya
United Nations Joint Inspection Unit (JIU)
University of East London, UK
Middle Eastern Knowledge Economy Institute (MEKEI), UK
Sudan Knowledge (SK), UK

Registration by invitation ONLY. Please contact Reem Elhussien and Hussein Aboudi to book your place on wasdcommunication@gmail.com and mobile: 00249907775122/00249901237750.

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