[caption id="attachment_4234" align="alignnone" width="572"] Dr. Tahl Kestin Network Manager (SDSN Australia)[/caption]
“How Can Universities contribute to the SDGs
(Experience and Knowledge Sharing related to Australia, New Zealand and Pacific Universities)”
Dr. Kestin gave an overview of the role of universities in achieving the SDGs. She said that universities could contribute to the SDGs in many important ways, and already do a lot through their usual...
Spaghetti Bridge Constructions are structures made with only Spaghetti string and glue for training. These structures are smaller than the real structure.
Of course, Spaghetti Structures cannot be defined as patterns, but they are known as models. Unlike the patterns, which only shows the appearance of the structure, the model is a symbol of reality, which expresses the most important features of real structures...
[caption id="attachment_4228" align="alignnone" width="557"] Dr. Kohkan Fazelpour[/caption]
“Structure of SDGs in Afghanistan”
The Executive Committee on SDGs, established on July 8, 2017 is the common platform in Afghanistan that brings together the key stakeholders (the government, private sector, civil society and international partners) for coordination of SDGs activities and their implementation. The Executive Committee of SDGs as per its mandate provides government support and policy...
[caption id="attachment_4223" align="alignnone" width="479"] Dr. Orzala Nemat Director (AREU) Speech at SDGs Afghanistan Conference.[/caption]
The Afghanistan Research and Evaluation Unit is an independent research - based institution in Kabul established in 2002 with the support of the international community in Afghanistan. The purpose of the office is to actively disseminate the results and findings of its research through evidence-based high quality policy-related research in...
[caption id="attachment_4219" align="alignnone" width="530"] Napeleon Navarro Senior Deputy Country Director (UNDP)[/caption]
I would wish to congratulate Kateb University for this effort which is the first one. I want to talk about three things this morning. First, UNDP’s role in SDGs, second, I would like to talk about how UNDP under the leadership of Ministry of Economy has been implementing the SDGs in Afghanistan, and...
[caption id="attachment_4212" align="alignnone" width="593"] Minister of Economy - Dr. Mustafa Mastoor[/caption]
Ministry of Economy has been designated as the lead ministry and focal point to take lead in coordinating, planning, monitoring and reporting on SDGs. Sustainable Development Goals are not economic development; rather certain goals set to be achieved by 2030. Social justice, environmental issues, gender equality and good governance are some key objectives...
[caption id="attachment_4207" align="alignnone" width="523"] Dr. Abdullah Abdullah at SDGs Afghanistan[/caption]
If anyone is claiming to serve the people and the future, here is an area to focus on. Since the establishment of the Sustainable Development Goals Committee, these goals have become a very clear and informed discussion with the involvement of all institutions. We hope the Sustainable Development Goals become a guideline for the...
[caption id="attachment_4201" align="alignnone" width="450"] Prof.-Dr.-Jeffrey-Sachs[/caption]
Sustainable Development Solutions Network has been operating to accelerate joint learning and promote integrated approaches that address the interconnected economic, social, and environmental challenges confronting the world and enable a large number of leaders from all regions and diverse backgrounds to participate in the development of the network. All universities in Afghanistan can also be partners with SDSN to...
[caption id="attachment_4197" align="alignnone" width="401"] Mr. Ali Ahmad Yousefi[/caption]
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...
In this opening remark, Professor Ali Ahmad Yousufi, Chencellor of Kateb University, with introduction to the function of Kateb University in the field of digital technology, emphasized the role of universities in the production of science and technology and cooperation between universities and the government. He made a proposal for establishing cooperation between universities and the government, especially the Ministry of Communications and...
