Almaarefa University
Goal 17: Partnerships for the goals
Strengthen the means of implementation and revitalize the global partnership for sustainable development.
The SDGs can only be realized with strong global partnerships and cooperation. Official Development Assistance remained steady but below target, at US$147 billion in 2017. While humanitarian crises brought on by conflict or natural disasters continue to demand more financial resources and aid. Many countries also require Official Development Assistance to encourage growth and trade.
The world is more interconnected than ever. Improving access to technology and knowledge is an important way to share ideas and foster innovation. Coordinating policies to help developing countries manage their debt, as well as promoting investment for the least developed, is vital for sustainable growth and development.
The goals aim to enhance North-South and South-South cooperation by supporting national plans to achieve all the targets. Promoting international trade, and helping developing countries increase their exports is all part of achieving a universal rules-based and equitable trading system that is fair and open and benefits all.
Partnerships for the goals
AlMaarefa University’s (UM) Commitment to Sustainable Development Goals
(SDGs) 2030
UM is devoted to the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through restructuring the institution, effectively manage, and mobilize institutional resources to foster the spirit of innovative teaching and learning, research initiatives, national and international partnership. UM shall strength internal and external sources of resource mobilization through private, national, international agencies and explore any other means of financial support to finance academic and research activities at the national and international levels.
Relationships to support the goals
UM shall create a corporate culture that enhances individual creativity and teamwork value, while honoring mutual trust and respect between all. Based on the notion of “capacity-building”. UM shall look at ways in which UM supports the SDGs through collaboration with other countries, organizations, and institutions to promote best practices, sharing data and information to enhance the publication of these data and findings. UM appeals to all involved institutions to build a strong partnership with all stakeholders towards the achievement of these 17 SDGs.
