Mr. Ali Ahmad Yousefi
The conference was commenced by Mr. Ali Ahmad Yousefi, Chancellor of Kateb University, who welcomed the participants and discussed the contributions of universities, as academic partners in achieving the SDGs in Afghanistan. The keynote speaker of the event was Professor Jeffrey Sachs Director SDSN who addressed the conference participants online. The guest speakers of the event were the CEO of Islamic Republic of Afghanistan H.E. Dr. Abdullah Abdullah, H.E. Dr. Mustafa Mastoor Minister of Economy, Dr. Orzala Nemat Director of Afghanistan Research and Evaluation Unit and Napoleon Navarro Senior Deputy Resident Representative at UNDP Afghanistan. 50 seats were dedicated to the participants of private and public universities considering their critical role in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals. Speeches and Keynote Addresses
Mr. Yousefi believes that through teaching, training, and interdisciplinary research, universities can play a significant role in achieving SDGs in Afghanistan. He is certain that none of the Sustainable Development Goals – the internationally agreed framework for tackling poverty, inequality, disease, and climate change can be achieved without the cooperation of higher education and community engagement. Mr. Yousefi credits the implementation and success on country’s own sustainable development policies, plans and programs through contacting with all stakeholders including governments, civil society, the private sector and others that are expected to contribute to the realization of the agenda. Finally Mr. Chancellor thinks that universities should also provide opportunities to study in various disciplines pertaining to Sustainable Development Goals.
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