Each country will adopt the SDGs according to their contexts, their needs, and their resources. Despite these differences, countries can learn from one another to improve their own implementation models. As Afghanistan begins the process of implementing the SDGs, this research focuses on mapping stakeholders and institutional arrangements for health-related SDGs.
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This BMJ Analysis highlights how academic institutions and think tanks are uniquely placed to broker links between different sectors and assist with cross cutting approaches to achieving the health-related sustainable development goals. It provides a framing for the work of the THINK_SDGs network, with a focus on six areas: better governance for the SDGs; political accountability for SDG implementation; stakeholder engagement; systemic, intersectoral health challenges; knowledge sharing as a global public good; and policy research.
Nepal has initiated implementing the SDGs since 2016 and places health at the centre of overall socio-economic development. As various determinants of the social sector effects health outcomes, the monitoring of health-related targets and indicators is of critical importance.Quality data from multiple sources are required to support evidence-based policy making and attainment of the health related SDGs. Within this context, this report maps the major stakeholders and policy research institutions in relation to health-related SDGs in Nepal.
The articles present a survey of 85 experts on 117 SDG targets (out of the original 169), to identify 20 priority targets for successful implementation of all SDGs. Findings highlight that targets concerning governance and rights ranked highest.
The complex nature of the health SDGs requires efforts from all stakeholders such as government, policy research institutions/think tanks, academia, NGOs, and private sector. The lack of literature on the role of stakeholders in achieving health-related SDGs is one of the major concerns that need to be addressed in order to successfully implement Agenda 2030. This study fills the gap by identifying institutional arrangements, key stakeholders and their role through a mapping exercise to improve the health targets under Agenda 2030 in Pakistan.
The outcome document of the THINK_SDGs regional consultation in West Africa in May 2017 highlights the governance and financing challenges to achieve the health-related SDGs, and calls for all actors to strengthen engagement and collaboration.
This infographic produced by the Wold Health Organization provides a visual representation of the Sustainable Development Goals, with a spotlight on SDG3 "Good Health and Well-Being".
This BMJ Editorial identifies three key areas for think tanks and academic institutions to accelerate the SDG agenda: knowledge sharing, capacity building, and innovation. It announces the launch of the THINK_SDGs initiative.
As part of the THINK_SDGs initiative, a consultation in South Asia brought together researchers and policy analysts from government, academia and think tanks to promote a dialogue on the role of policy research institutions in providing evidence for implementing health-related SDGs at the country level.
As part of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, member states are encouraged to submit Voluntary National Reviews of their process of implementing SDGs. The 2016 report synthesises the reviews submitted by 22 countries. The goal is to facilitate the review by the High-Level Political Forum on Sustainale Development and to share the knowledge acquired in implementing the 2030 Agenda.