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2023-12-04
Partnership and collaboration for the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals – Advocating for the implementation of SDG17
Inclusion and equality are essential for achieving the SDGs, but marginalized groups continue to be left behind.
Goal 17 of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) highlights the importance of partnership and collaboration through its call for a revitalized global partnership for sustainable development. The goal recognizes that the SDGs can only be achieved if all stakeholders work together, including governments, businesses, civil society organizations, and individuals. Civil society organizations (CSOs) have a vital role to play in the global partnership for sustainable development. CSOs are often the first to identify and respond to emerging challenges, and they play a critical role in holding governments and businesses accountable for their commitments. CSOs also play an important role in building awareness of the SDGs and mobilizing public support for their implementation. CSOs can provide expertise and technical assistance. CSOs often have deep expertise in specific areas of development, such as education, health, and environmental protection. They can share this expertise with governments and businesses to help them design and implement effective policies and programs. CSOs can mobilize communities and raise awareness. CSOs can play a vital role in raising awareness of the SDGs and mobilizing communities to take action. They can do this through education and outreach programs, advocacy campaigns, and community-led development initiatives.
Multi-stakeholder partnerships are essential for accelerating SDG implementation. CSOs can strategically partner with governments, businesses, and organizations to accelerate SDG progress. Sharing expertise, resources, and networks fosters collective impact. CSOs can also strategically conduct research on SDG-related issues, developing innovative approaches to implementation.
This is an area where Forus membership is working lots to further promote partnership and collaboration for the implementation and monitoring of the SDGs.
Forus is playing a leading role in promoting the role of civil society in sustainable development. By working together with other stakeholders, Forus can help to create a more sustainable and equitable world for all.
Forus's work on SDG17 includes:
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Research and advocacy: Forus conducts research and advocacy on the role of civil society in sustainable development. For example, Forus recently published a report titled "Sustainable Development by Shifting the Power: Capacity Strengthening of Civil Society as a Key Tool for the Implementation of SDG17."
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Networking and collaboration: Through its working groups, online and in-person meetings, Forus provides a platform for its membets to network and collaborate, share best practices and lessons learned.
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Capacity development and support for engagement: Forus provides capacity development and resources to support its members engage with govenmernts and other stakeholders for the implementation of the SDGs. We offer trainings on topics such as advocacy, engaging in multi-stakeholder processes like the VNR and partnership building, commucations and campaigning.
Forus's recommendations and work on SDG17 can be summarized as follows:
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Capacity development of civil society is essential for the implementation of SDG17. Forus recommends that the UN, member states, and major donors plan for and develop a coordinated global approach to the capacity development of civil society, linked to the monitoring and implementation requirements of the Agenda 2030.
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CSOs should be given formal roles in the implementation of the SDGs. Forus recommends that CSOs be included in consultation processes, representation mechanisms, and accountability processes.
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CSOs need sustainable and predictable resources. Forus recommends that a Global Fund be created to promote the capacity development of different stakeholder groups involved in Agenda 2030 monitoring and implementation, with a particular focus on civil society.
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CSOs need support to engage in multi-stakeholder partnerships. Forus recommends that the UN and other stakeholders provide assistance to CSOs in developing the skills and capacities needed to engage effectively in multi-stakeholder partnerships.
