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Strengthening Stakeholder Engagement for the Implementation and Review of the 2030 Agenda
Accelerating SDG Implementation
Background
This Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) is designed in the context of the preparation to the HLPF as part of an effort to strengthen the capacities of Governments to engage in an effective and meaningful way with MGoS (Major Groups and other stakeholders) as they implement and review progress towards the achievement of the SDGs.
Event Objectives
This event complements a range of other capacity development activities being rolled out, among other, by UN Secretariat to meet the needs of both governments and other stakeholders with regards to the 2030 Agenda and HLPF process.
Learning Objectives
1) To describe the rationale behind the need for Governments to engage with major groups and other stakeholders (MGoS) in formulating and reviewing SDG policies;
2) To map key national stakeholders with a special focus on those who are the furthest behind;
3) To assess the relevance of different models of engagement practiced by other countries as part of NVRs in their respective countries;
4) To identify practical ways to engage with key national stakeholders, including. vulnerable groups, in the context of preparations for NVRs;
5) To develop long-term strategies for ensuring continuous stakeholder engagement as part of regular national review processes for the SDGs.
Content and Structure
Module 1. Understanding the need for stakeholder engagement in the 2030 Agenda at the national level
Module 2. Learning about approaches and tools for strengthening stakeholder engagement for the SDGs
Module 3. Designing successful strategies for stakeholder engagement in national implementation and review processes for Agenda 2030
Methodology
This self-paced course consists of three modules developed around the overall learning objectives, as well as second-level learning objectives specific to each module. Each module has 3 units. Each module has an objective assessment (quiz).
Targeted Audience
This e-learning course targets government officials as well as other stakeholders such as UN staff, local governments, civil society and others who expressed an interest in taking this course.
At the end of the course participants will be able to get a certificate provided that they have met the certification requirements described in the “Certification and feedback” section.
Additional Information
a2030 [at] unitar.org (a2030[at]unitar[dot]org)