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MOOC Strengthening Stakeholder Engagement for the Implementation and Review of the 2030 Agenda (2020 - 2nd ed)

Accelerating SDG Implementation

Deadline
29 Jan 2021
Type
Course
Location
Web-based
Date
to
Duration
5 Months
Programme Area
Other
Price
$0.00
Event Focal Point Email
a2030@unitar.org
Contact Number
+41229178372
Partnership
United Nations Department for Economic and Social Affairs (UNDESA)

Background

This massive open online course (MOOC) provides key information and tools on how to strengthen the engagement of stakeholders from different sectors and levels in the implementation and follow up of the 2030 Agenda and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

This course is a self-paced course requiring around 10-12 hours of effort in total. 

 

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

  • To describe the rationale behind the need for Governments to engage with major groups and other stakeholders MGoS in formulating and reviewing SDG policies;
  • To map key national stakeholders with a special focus on those who are the furthest behind;
  • To assess the relevance of different models of engagement practiced by other countries as part of VNRs in their respective countries;
  • To identify practical ways to engage with key national stakeholders, including. vulnerable groups, in the context of preparations for VNRs;
  • 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 the 2030 Agenda

Methodology

This e-learning 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 and an objective assessment.

Targeted Audience

This e-learning course targets governmental officials but also other stakeholders such as UN staff, local governments, civil society and others who expressed an interest in taking this course.

 

Additional Information

Upon registration for the course, you would receive an e-mail with instructions on how to enroll for the course. Should you not receive it within an hour of successful registration, please kindly contact a2030 [at] unitar.org (a2030[at]unitar[dot]org)