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Organizing specialized workshops for preparing the VNR
Objective
Coordinate the tasks of the National Committee on SDGs’ members and task forces, and intensify and integrate efforts in preparation for the development of the second VNR of the United Arab Emirates.
Overview
The Government of the United Arab Emirates has mobilized significant momentum to support the SDGs in preparation for the second VNR through Expo 2020 Dubai (which was held from October 2021 to March 2022). A specialized workshop was organized during the Global Goals Week, with the participation of more than 50 experts and officials from 15 federal government entities.
The workshop highlighted the importance of joint work and the development of a unified framework for government agencies to monitor, document and present the country’s achievements. Discussions were held with regard to several ideas, proposals and practices in innovation, in addition to data and statistics handling, publishing, documentation and media strategies. Participants were briefed on a number of the most important projects and initiatives to be included in the VNR report, and discussed ways to present these initiatives, which had positive constructive effects on the society. They also discussed mechanisms to strengthen strategic partnerships between government agencies, the private sector, academia and community members. The SDG Young Leaders Programme documented the outcomes of the workshop.