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Youth Leadership for the SDGs in South Asia: Challenges & Opportunities
Event Description:
South Asia is home to one of the largest youth populations in the world, with an estimated 700 million people under the age of 24. These young populations are concentrated in the region’s most populous countries, including India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and Afghanistan. While this demographic presents significant potential for sustainable economic growth, social development, and environmental progress, the region continues to face substantial challenges. These include issues related to quality education, employment opportunities, skills development, gender equality, and access to adequate healthcare services.
Given these complexities, fostering meaningful discussions and debates is essential. Such dialogue helps identify the key barriers faced by young people and enables the development of strategies to overcome these challenges. This is crucial for guiding the region toward achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
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Youth Leadership for the SDGs in South Asia: Challenges & Opportunities
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Presenters:
Dr Aliar Hossain (Head of Department & Prof. of Strategy)
Northumbria University London
Language: English
SDGs Addressed:
- SDG 8 – Decent Work & Economic Growth
SDG 9 – Industry, Innovation & Infrastructure
SDG 13 – Climate Action
SDG 16 – Peace, Justice & Strong Institutions
SDG 17 – Partnerships for the Goal
5 “P’s” of sustainable development (People, Planet, Prosperity, Peace, Partnership)
- People
- Prosperity
- Peace
- Partnership