Objective:
The objective of this project is to strengthen the knowledge and capabilities of senior policy makers and public servants in developing countries, in particular LDCs, LLDCs and SIDS that participate in the BRI, in the integrated and coherent implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the BRI projects, including through enhanced knowledge and expertise in the areas of policy synergies and coherence, transformative leadership, inter-ministerial coordination, among others.
Key Accomplishments:
Enhanced capacities of senior policymakers and public servants in selected LDCs, LLDCs and SIDS to plan design and implement coherent, coordinated and harmonized national sustainable development strategies, policies and approaches to accelerate the implementation of the 2030 Agenda, tapping into opportunities arising form BRI; Improved capacity of senior policymakers and public servants to initiate and spearhead cohesive, inclusive and transformative initiatives and projects in the implementation of the 2030 Agenda and the SDGs through whole-of-government and whole-of-society approaches, building on peer and mutual learning and exchange of national experiences in the context of Belt and Road Initiative; Updated materials, such as training curriculums and modules, for mutual learning that can be made online as well as used for future training, building on the findings and insights emerging from the workshops, seminars and study tours/field trips to be organized under this project.
Lead Division: UN DESA/DPIDG
Partners: China National Academy of Governance, Shanghai Academy of Social Sciences
Donor: Government of China
Funding Source: XB/Peace and Development Fund
Budget: $3,056,613
Time Frame: December 2021-November 2022
Thematic Area: Policy coherence, transformative leadership, governance, capacity development, SDG 7, 9, 10, 11, 16, 17
Region: Global
Focus Countries: Global, China