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Business leaders worldwide urged to invest into sustainable future for all
05.04.2018 15:12 "Agro Perspectiva" (Kyiv) —
As of this week, a 2018 ECOSOC (Economic and Social Council) Partnership Forum, an annual event promoting inclusive societies, incl. through innovative business models and mobilizing big data for public good, has taken place at the UN Headquarters, UN Radio reports.
While speaking within the Forum, the participants told that the United Nations continues creating new partnerships between governments, private sector and civil society to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
«Business as usual approaches won’t work,» said Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed.
«We need action - and bold action - to build an inclusive, resilient and sustainable future that leaves no one behind,» she continued.
As to the report, Ms. Mohammed shared a snapshot of today world, pointing out that over 8% of the world population lives in poverty; 192 million are unemployed; and young people are three times more likely to be jobless.
«Their voices in many places are stifled and leading to a greater sense of disenfranchisement and disillusionment,» she underscored.
She said that both the Organization and the private sector need to step up efforts and scale up partnerships to generate results that would «reach the furthest communities and villages».
«Our ambition is nothing less than ensuring that all human beings can fulfil their potential in dignity and equality and in a healthy environment,» she underscored.
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