Unleashing the Power of the Private Sector for the 2030 Agenda

The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development is unprecedented in its scope and ambition. The UN and governments have neither the reach nor the resources to implement it alone. Engagement, especially with the private sector, is imperative for the 2030 Agenda to succeed.

This online course introduces participants to the different types of private sector entities and demonstrates how strategically engaging with these entities can help implement the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. It introduces participants to tools to identify common objectives to create shared value and emphasises the importance of mitigating risk. The course also reinforces the need for participants to advocate for placing sustainable development at the core of businesses and investing.

Upon successful completion of this course, participants will:

• Benefit from an in-depth understanding of the imperative to engage with the private sector for the implementation of the 2030 Agenda and the concept of shared value;
• Understand that the private sector is not a monolithic entity,
• See how it can be engaged at every level, international, national and local;
• Demonstrate an understanding of frameworks to design and tools to develop partnerships with the private sector;
• Demonstrate an improved understanding of the importance of due diligence before pursuing engagements;
• Be able to articulate the need for and advocate for more private sector engagement in achieving the 2030 Agenda.