ISLAMABAD: Pakistan is all set to present its Voluntary National Review (VNR) report at mid-term summit on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), scheduled to take place in September 2023 in New York.

According to press statement, SDGs Support Unit of Ministry of Planning, Development and Special Initiatives conducted multi-stakeholders' consultative session here to conduct mid-term review of goals.

Aim of session was to evaluate performance and outcomes of SDGs implementation, identify challenges faced and devise roadmap for accelerated SDGs implementation.

Consultative session was attended by representatives from various ministries, provincial governments, UN agencies, development partners, academia, private sector, civil society and media.

Participants shared their inputs and feedback on Pakistan's progress on SDGs and agreed on common vision and strategy to accelerate SDGs implementation in light of challenges faced.

Session was convened by SDGs Support Unit of Ministry of Planning, Development and Special Initiatives while Chief SDGs, Dr. Ali Kemal presented an overview of Pakistan's progress on SDGs.

He said that Pakistan was reporting on 133 out of 247 indicators and has integrated SDGs into its national development plans and policies. He highlighted role of various stakeholders in advancing SDGs agenda in Pakistan, such as universities, private sector, civil society and media.

Talking about way forward, Dr. Ali Kemal highlighted that SDGs Support Unit has proposed investment action plans for climate challenges, social and economic inclusion of vulnerable groups, implementation of universal health coverage, prevention of stunting and malnutrition and harnessing emerging technologies for SDGs.

Published in The Daily National Courier, August, 30 2023

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