AZERBAIJAN HOSTS 4TH SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS DIALOGUE
The 4th Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Dialogue recently took place in Baku, Azerbaijan, focusing on “Stakeholder Consultation on the 4th Voluntary National Review of Azerbaijan and Women’s Economic Empowerment for SDG 5 Acceleration”. The event saw the participation of officials from Azerbaijan’s central executive authority, including Deputy Prime Minister Ali Ahmadov, alongside representatives from foreign organizations.
In his opening speech, Deputy Prime Minister Ali Ahmadov highlighted the alignment of Azerbaijan’s National Development Program with the UN Sustainable Development Program, emphasizing the country’s achievements in social and economic spheres as a result of this integration.
United Nations Resident Coordinator in Azerbaijan, Vladanka Andreeva, and Chairperson of the State Committee on Family, Women, and Children Issues, Bahar Muradova, also addressed the attendees, setting the tone for fruitful discussions during the event.
The dialogue featured panel discussions that led to the adoption of commitments related to the 4 Sustainable Development Goals, marking a significant step towards achieving sustainable development in Azerbaijan.
The SDG Dialogue serves as a platform to share international best practices with stakeholders, including the government, the UN, private sector, civil society, and development partners, aiming to support the Government of Azerbaijan and the National Coordination Council for Sustainable Development in realizing national priorities within the 2030 Strategy of Azerbaijan.
This event is the fourth in a series of dialogues, with previous editions focusing on topics such as “Green Transformation in Azerbaijan”, “Socio-Economic Inclusion”, and “Global SDG Summit Outcomes”. Each dialogue plays a crucial role in advancing the country’s sustainable development agenda.
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