Goal #17: PARTNERSHIPS FOR THE GOALS: Strengthen the means of implementation and revitalize the global partnership for sustainable development.
Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) #17 is to "Strengthen the means of implementation and revitalize the Global Partnership for Sustainable Development." This goal aims to build the capacities of countries to achieve the other SDGs, and to revitalize the Global Partnership for Sustainable Development.
SDG #17 is the only cross-cutting goal of the SDGs, and it is critical for ensuring that the other SDGs are achieved. The goal recognizes that achieving sustainable development requires a global effort, and that the international community must work together to build the capacities of countries, to provide the resources and support needed, and to ensure that everyone is able to participate in decisions that affect their lives.
To achieve SDG #17, it is important to revitalize the Global Partnership for Sustainable Development, by strengthening cooperation among all actors, including governments, civil society, the private sector, and the United Nations system. This requires a renewed commitment to work together, to build trust, to share knowledge and experience, and to support each other in achieving the SDGs.
SDG #17 also calls for strengthening the means of implementation, including by increasing financing for development, by improving technology transfer and access to technology, and by strengthening the capacities of developing countries. This requires increased investment in developing countries, including through official development assistance, foreign direct investment, and private sector investment.
The private sector has a critical role to play in strengthening the means of implementation, by investing in sustainable development, by promoting innovation and technology transfer, and by supporting the capacities of developing countries. Civil society and individuals also have a role to play, by advocating for increased investment in sustainable development, and by supporting initiatives to strengthen the capacities of countries.
In summary, SDG #17 is an important goal for strengthening the capacities of countries to achieve the other SDGs, and for revitalizing the Global Partnership for Sustainable Development. By strengthening cooperation among all actors, increasing financing for development, and improving technology transfer and access to technology, we can create a more sustainable world, where everyone is able to participate in decisions that affect their lives, and where everyone has the opportunity to live in peace, security, and prosperity.