Sustainable Development Goals for Society Vol. 1: Selected topics of global rele

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The Nile on eBay FREE SHIPPING UK WIDE Sustainable Development Goals for Society Vol. 1 by Godwell Nhamo, Muchaiteyi Togo, Kaitano Dube Written by 43 authors from Africa, Europe and Latin America, this book presents 19 topics addressing poverty in the context of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), leadership in implementing SDGs, and SDGs in service delivery and local government. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Written by 43 authors from Africa, Europe and Latin America, this book presents 19 topics addressing poverty in the context of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), leadership in implementing SDGs, and SDGs in service delivery and local government. As the world has gone past five years of implementing the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the intertwined 17 SDGs, new opportunities in research continue to open up. Hence, documenting some of the initiatives put in place around the world regarding the implementation of the SDGs is one of the aims of this publication. With 10 years remaining, the book further enhances the desire to scale up SDGs implementation. The selection of case studies from the selected regions also provides a balance in terms of how the SDGs are being rolled out for economic growth, environmental stewardship and social protection. The ambition remains even with the challenge brought by the COVID-19 pandemic that preoccupied the whole of 2020; spilling over to 2021. There is no doubt that resources have been diverted, but the world must stay on the course to 2030 and beyond. Therefore, the book is relevant for several stakeholders including the academics, development partners, government officials and other individuals that are involved in making sure no one is left behind in the lead to 2030. Back Cover Written by 43 authors from Africa, Europe and Latin America, this book presents 19 topics addressing poverty in the context of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), leadership in implementing SDGs, and SDGs in service delivery and local government. As the world has gone past five years of implementing the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the intertwined 17 SDGs, new opportunities in research continue to open up. Hence, documenting some of the initiatives put in place around the world regarding the implementation of the SDGs is one of the aims of this publication. With 10 years remaining, the book further enhances the desire to scale up SDGs implementation. The selection of case studies from the selected regions also provides a balance in terms of how the SDGs are being rolled out for economic growth, environmental stewardship and social protection. The ambition remains even with the challenge brought by the COVID-19 pandemic that preoccupied the whole of 2020; spilling over to 2021. There is no doubt that resources have been diverted, but the world must stay on the course to 2030 and beyond. Therefore, the book is relevant for several stakeholders including the academics, development partners, government officials and other individuals that are involved in making sure no one is left behind in the lead to 2030. Table of Contents Part1. Introduction and Background.- Chapter1. Making Sustainable Development Goals Relevant for, in and with Societies,- Part2. Addressing Poverty in the Context of SDGs.- Chapter2. Brazilian National Policies Related to Sustainable Development Goals: An Overview.- Chapter3. Localizing SDGs in rural Uganda: Learning active citizenship through Saemaul Undong model.- Chapter4. Ending Extreme Poverty (SDG 1) in Chegutu District of Zimbabwe: An Analysis of Tsungirirai Welfare Organisation's Interventions.- Chapter5. Programmes to Support Sustainable Development Goals: Contributions from Social, Inclusive and Transformative Innovation.- Chapter6. Financial inclusion as a complementary strategy to address the SDGs for society.- Part3. Leadership in Implementing SDGs.- Chapter7. Mentoring women in the resources sector: A leadership case study on mentorship practices for effective SDG5 implementation.- Chapter8. Exploring leadership capabilities in a multi-sector road infrastructure and innovation (SDG 9) partnership (SD17) in South Africa.- Chapter9. The role of leadership capacities in the response of the South African National Statistics System to the Sustainable Development Goals.- Chapter10. Role of libraries in promoting the SDGs: A focus on the University of South Africa.- Chapter11. Exploring leadership capacities in multi-stakeholder partnerships contributing towards the SDGs: A case study of Project Last Mile Eswatini.- Part4. Service delivery and the attaining SDGs at the local government level.- Chapter12. The Global Water Partnership-South America and the transboundary implementation of integrated water resources management (SDG target 6.5).- Chapter13. Sustainability reporting through UNGC at Unisa: Opportunities and challenges in mainstreaming GRI Standards and the SDGs.- Chapter14. TheLeadership and Implementation of Sustainable Development Goals in Finnish Municipalities.- Chapter15. Opportunities and challenges for local government institutions in localising Sustainable Development Goals in Zimbabwe.- Chapter16. Water, energy, health and sanitation challenges in Masvingo's low-income urban communities in the context of SDGs in Zimbabwe.- Chapter17. Trends in Research around the Sustainable Development Objectives: A Bibliometric Analysis.- Chapter18. Harnessing the Potential of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) in Agribusiness for Youth Employment: Lessons from Bikita, Zimbabwe.- PartV. Conclusion and policy recommendations.- Chapter19. Summary of findings, conclusions and policy recommendations Feature Presents global and regional topics of relevance addressing poverty in the context of SDGs and leadership in Implementing the SDGs Profiles the mainstreaming of SDGs in service delivery and local government Magnifies the efforts being made in making the SDGs relevant for societies and in societies, and how these SDGs are implemented with and by communities Details ISBN 3030709477 Short Title Sustainable Development Goals for Society Vol. 1 Language English Year 2021 ISBN-10 3030709477 ISBN-13 9783030709471 Format Hardcover DOI 10.1007/978-3-030-70948-8 Publisher Springer Nature Switzerland AG Series Sustainable Development Goals Series Imprint Springer Nature Switzerland AG Place of Publication Cham Country of Publication Switzerland Pages 301 Publication Date 2021-06-17 UK Release Date 2021-06-17 Author Kaitano Dube Subtitle Selected topics of global relevance Edited by Kaitano Dube DEWEY 338.927 Audience Professional & Vocational Edition Description 2021 ed. Edition 2021st Country of Origin NL Product Class Description Environment & Planning Alternative 9783030709488 Illustrations 37 Illustrations, color; 11 Illustrations, black and white We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! 30 DAY RETURN POLICY No questions asked, 30 day returns! FREE DELIVERY No matter where you are in the UK, delivery is free. SECURE PAYMENT Peace of mind by paying through PayPal and eBay Buyer Protection TheNile_Item_ID:173536133;