Strengthening SDGs localisation is essential to make the 2030 Agenda succeed in Asia.

The SDGs in Asia

Mustafizur Rahman talks about how in many Asian countries, SDGs are still being implemented through the national government. Local governments structures are often lacking, but are essential to identify those who are marginalized and to plan policies for the right implementation.  

Challenges of implementation

Collectively, Asia and the Pacific, may not attain any of the 17 SDGs by 2030, although the region is on-track with 22 SDG indicators (out of 232). Challenges of implementing SDGs in Asia include:

The importance of Asia for achieving the 2030 Agenda

The Asia-Pacific region accounts for about 60% of the earth’s population. So it is no wonder that the achievement of the SDGs on a global level critically depends on achieving the 2030 Agenda goals and targets in this particular region. How can this be done? Read article

Mustafizur Rahman

Distinguished Fellow

Mustafizur is a Distinguished Fellow at the Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD). His PhD dissertation at the Moscow State University was on structural impediments to Bangladesh’s economic growth. mustafiz@cpd.org.bd

Towfiqul Islam Khan

Senior Research Fellow

Towfiqul is an Economist and currently a Senior Research Fellow at the Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD). He has undertaken research and published on SDGs, financing for development, the data revolution and fiscal policy. 

Zafar Sadique

Senior Research Associate

Zafar is a Senior Research Associate at CPD. His areas of research interest include public policies and fiscal framework, regional connectivity and international trade and issues related to LDCs and the 2030 Agenda.