Sustainable Development Goals
- The Sustainable Development Goals, also known as the Global Goals, are a universal call to action to end poverty, protect the planet, and ensure that all people enjoy peace and prosperity .
- These seventeen goals build on the successes achieved in achieving the Millennium Development Goals (2000-2015 ), and also include new areas such as climate change, economic inequality, promoting innovation, sustainable consumption, peace, and justice, among other priorities .
- Goals are interconnected - often the key to success in achieving a particular goal lies in addressing issues that are closely related to other goals .
- The Sustainable Development Goals require working in a spirit of partnership and in a practical way so that we can make the right choices today to improve life, in a sustainable way, for future generations. They provide clear guidelines and targets for all countries to adopt according to their priorities, taking into account the environmental challenges facing the entire world .
- The Sustainable Development Goals represent a comprehensive agenda. They address the root causes of poverty and unite us together to create positive change for both people and the planet .
- The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is a founding member of the United Nations and has played an active role in shaping the outcomes of the Sustainable Development Goals. Over the past five decades, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has achieved remarkable progress in economic and social development. Since then, the Kingdom and the United Nations Development Programme have built a strategic partnership for development .
- In 2018, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia presented its first National Voluntary Review at the High-Level Political Forum held from 9 to 18 July 2018 at United Nations Headquarters in New York (attached). More than 1,000 governments, delegations, businesses, and civil society leaders attended to discuss the progress made by governments towards implementing the Sustainable Development Goals. The 2018 theme was "Transformation towards sustainable and resilient societies . "
- The Voluntary National Review of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, supported by the United Nations Development Programme, included a comprehensive review of the status of the Sustainable Development Goals, their alignment with Saudi Vision 2030, and the actions taken by national entities, including the government, the private sector, and non-governmental organizations, to achieve the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
Eliminating poverty
Zero Hunger
Good health and well-being
Good education
Gender equality
Clean water and sanitation
Clean and affordable energy
Decent Work and Economic Growth
Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
Reducing inequalities
Sustainable Cities and Communities
Responsible Consumption and Production
Climate Action
Life Underwater
Life on land
Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
Partnerships to achieve goals
Sustainable development goals in which the Human Resources Development Fund participates :
Eliminating poverty
By 2030, build the resilience of the poor and vulnerable groups and reduce their exposure and vulnerability to climate-related extreme events and other economic, social and environmental shocks and disasters
Good education
By 2030, substantially increase the number of youth and adults who have relevant skills, including technical and vocational skills, for employment, decent jobs and entrepreneurship
Gender equality
Ensure women's full and effective participation and equal opportunities for leadership on an equal footing with men at all levels of decision-making in political, economic and public life
Decent Work and Economic Growth
Substantially reduce the proportion of youth not in employment, education or training by 2020
Reducing inequalities
Adopting policies, particularly fiscal, wage and social protection policies, and gradually achieving greater equality
Partnerships to achieve goals
Revitalizing the global partnership for sustainable development. The 2030 Agenda is universal and calls for action by all countries—developed and developing—to ensure that no one is left behind. It requires partnerships between governments, the private sector, and civil society .< /p>
Description of the sustainable development goals in which the Human Resources Development Fund participates :
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Eliminating poverty
Description
Eradicate poverty in all its forms everywhere
Targets :
By 2030, build the resilience of the poor and vulnerable groups and reduce their exposure and vulnerability to climate-related extreme events and other economic, social and environmental shocks and disasters
Fund objectives :
- Adopt preventive and interactive programs , enabled by a transformative beneficiary experience
- Proactively respond to the labor market through behavioral interventions and policy advocacy
- Strengthening partnership with relevant system entities
Participation topics :
- Job Search Subsidy Program
- Income Support Program
- Empowerment Program
- Training Support Program
- On- the - job training program
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Good education
Description
Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all
Targets :
By 2030, substantially increase the number of youth and adults who have relevant skills, including technical and vocational skills, for employment, decent jobs and entrepreneurship
Fund objectives :
- Adopt preventive and interactive programs , enabled by a transformative beneficiary experience
- Proactively respond to the labor market through behavioral interventions and policy advocacy
- Strengthening partnership with relevant system entities
Participation topics :
On- the - job training program -
Gender equality
Description :
Achieving gender equality and empowering all women and girls
Targets :
Ensuring women's full and effective participation and equal opportunities for leadership on an equal footing with men at all levels of decision-making in political, economic and public life
Fund objectives :
- Adopt preventive and interactive programs , enabled by a transformative beneficiary experience
- Proactively respond to the labor market through behavioral interventions and policy advocacy
- Strengthening partnership with relevant system entities
Participation topics :
- Empowerment Program
- Income Support Program
- E-training program
- Training Support Program
- Career Guidance and Counseling Program
- On- the - job training program
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Decent Work and Economic Growth
Description :
Promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all
Targets :
Substantially reduce the proportion of youth not in employment, education or training by 2020
Fund objectives :
- Adopt preventive and interactive programs , enabled by a transformative beneficiary experience
- Proactively respond to the labor market through behavioral interventions and policy advocacy
- Strengthening partnership with relevant system entities
Participation topics :
- On- the - job training program
- E-training program
- Training Support Program
- Career Guidance and Counseling Program
- Empowerment Program
- Income Support Program
- Job Matching Program
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Reducing inequalities
Description :
Reducing inequality within and among countries
Targets :
Adopting policies, particularly fiscal, wage and social protection policies, and gradually achieving greater equality
Fund objectives :
- Adopt preventive and interactive programs , enabled by a transformative beneficiary experience
- Proactively respond to the labor market through behavioral interventions and policy advocacy
- Strengthening partnership with relevant system entities
Participation topics :
- Income Support Program
- Job Search Subsidy Program
- Empowerment Program
- Job Matching Program
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Partnerships to achieve goals
Description :
Partnerships to achieve goals
Targets :
Revitalizing the global partnership for sustainable development. The 2030 Agenda is universal and calls for action by all countries—developed and developing—to ensure that no one is left behind. It requires partnerships between governments, the private sector, and civil society.
Fund objectives :
- Enhancing the capabilities of the National Observatory for Employment to be a thought leader in labor market insights
- Strengthening partnership with relevant system entities
Participation topics :
- The Fund's Sectoral Strategies
- Reports and products of the National Observatory for Employment
