First Conference on Sustainable Development
July 22–24, 2025.
From Vision to Reality: Assessing the Progress of Achieving Sustainable Development Goals in the Arab World
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Queen Rania Center and Center for Sustainable Development Studies
Yarmouk University
Irbid, Jordan
Conference Objectives |
The conference aims to:
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Assess the progress of Arab countries in achieving each of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) over the past decade.
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Highlight the key achievements made by the region’s countries in various areas such as poverty eradication, clean energy, gender equality, quality education, and sustainable cities.
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Review the legal and legislative frameworks guiding sustainable development efforts, and identify the major challenges facing Arab countries in this regard.
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Identify the challenges hindering progress, such as political instability, economic constraints, climate change, and issues related to good governance.
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Explore innovative solutions and best practices through case studies from governments, NGOs, and the private sector.
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Strengthen cooperation among Arab countries, international organizations, civil society, academia, and the private sector with the aim of developing national and regional strategy recommendations to accelerate the achievement of the SDGs in the next decade.