Rescuing the SDGs in Africa : What role for the RCP
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In 2022, the UN Secretary-General and the President of the 77TH General Assembly joined world leaders and Goodwill Ambassadors in a global call to rescue the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and get back on track to building a better world that “leaves no one behind”.
The 2022 SDG Moment took place as the world faces a deepening cost-of-living crisis against the backdrop of the Ukraine war and the COVID-19 pandemic, which have halted development, especially in low-income countries.
“The world has a long ‘to do’ list”, António Guterres told world leaders, asking for more finance and investment from the public and private sectors, to meet growing needs.
Acknowledging the current “moment of great peril” for our world – characterized by conflicts, climate catastrophe, division, unemployment, massive displacement and other challenges - Mr. Guterres said that although “it was tempting” to put long-term priorities to the side, development could not wait.
“The education of our children cannot wait. Dignified jobs cannot wait. Full equality for women and girls cannot wait. Comprehensive healthcare, meaningful climate action, biodiversity protection - these cannot be left for tomorrow”, he underscored, highlighting that across all these areas, young people and future generations are demanding action.
“We cannot let them down. This is a definitive moment… The perils we face are no match for a world united…Let’s get our world back on track”, the UN chief urged world leaders.The Opportunity/Issue Based Coalitions and Task Forces of the Africa - Regional Collaborative Platform (RCP) are the vehicles for the implementation of the SDGs across the continent. With the present challenges in achieving the SDGs, caused by socio-political and climate factors, the question now is: what should be the role of the RCP in rescuing the SDGs in Africa?
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Antonio, Pedro (2023). How to salvage the SDGs in Africa. In. African News Magazine, - https://newafricanmagazine.com/29791/
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Through promoting regional collaboration and resource mobilization; the Regional Comprehensive Partnership should to be essential in saving the Sustainable Development Goals in Africa. By offering local governments and organizations financial and technical help; the RCP may improve capacity building. Efforts aimed at reducing poverty; building up infrastructure; and inclusive economic growth should be given top priority.
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Hello there
Through promoting regional collaboration and resource mobilization; the Regional Comprehensive Partnership should to be essential in saving the Sustainable Development Goals in Africa. By offering local governments and organizations financial and technical help; the RCP may improve capacity building. Efforts aimed at reducing poverty; building up infrastructure; and inclusive economic growth should be given top priority.