Research and Information System

Indian Technical and Economic

for Developing Countries Cooperation Programme
Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India

ITEC- Capacity
Building
Programme on
Sustainable
Development
Goals (SDGs)
13-24 March 2023
Aim & Objective
In this training programme participants would be given a comprehensive orientation of the
SDGs to help them comprehend the essence and inter-connects of sustainable development in
their development plans in a holistic manner. The emphasis would be to make the participants
understand the three dimensions social, economic and environmental along with technical
features of the Agenda 2030 and their application in national contexts. The training programme
seeks to expose the participants to the nuances of the sustainability debate. Programme would
focus on local challenges and opportunities for implementation of SDGs in sub-national
strategies, regional contexts and their integration globally.
The programme emphasises on specialised areas like formulation of local plans, creating
knowledge and information base (data and indicators) and tools for assessment. The
programme would also encourage interaction and conversation among participants about
grassroot issues and the way forward for implementing the SDGs by 2030. The course would
create an important platform for interactions and exchange of ideas as the course lectures
would complemented by study tours and field visits that would provide practical and learning
exposure.

Mode of Evaluation
Each participant is expected to make power point presentation on a subject relevant to the
programme, an assessment would be made on the basis of the presentation and brief write-up.

Qualification
Minimum Under Graduation

Work & Experience

Experience in international trade/environmental economic/development/planning/
diplomatic assignments related to trade and sustainability/south-south cooperation/north-
south cooperation.

Target Group
Officials/professionals having at least 5 years
experience in international trade/environmental
economics/economic development/diplomacy
/trade and sustainability/south-south and
north-south cooperation and Representatives
from Research Institutions/Universities/Civil
Society Organization engaged in SDGs.
How to Apply
Applications can be submitted at the nearest
Indian Mission as soon as possible after
viewing the instructions on ‘How to Apply’ for
the course at www.itecgoi.in. Alternatively,
online process can be initiated by clicking:
https://bit.ly/3pCWIFd. The course is being
conducted by RIS under ITEC a modality of
ITEC programme wherein training is imparted
in partner countries by Indian Institutes.
Course Details
• Agenda 2030: rationale, concepts and
contours in the wake of Pandemic
• Analysis of inter-sectoral linkages among
the goals
• Means of Implementation of SDGs: challenges
and opportunities and their integration at
national, regional and global level
• Follow-up and review of SDGs and the
Voluntary National Review Process
• Indicator framework and strategic planning
on each Goal
• Designing the strategies for localization of
goals
• Sharing the national strategy and
accomplishment on SDGs
• Evaluation of local challenges, formulation of
plans, creation of knowledge and information
base and tools for assessment
• Role of states, businesses, civil society and
academia in the implementation of SDGs

Partnership
Ministry of External Affairs, Government of
India, ITEC Programme

Course Director Course Coordinator For any queries related to the

Prof. Sachin Chaturvedi
Director General , RIS
Tel. : 91-11-24682176,
Fax : 91-11-24682173-74
Email: dgoffice@ris.org.in
Dr P KAnand course, please get in touch
Tel. : 91-11-24682177-80 with Mr. Mahesh C. Arora at
Email:pk.anand@ris.org.in mc.arora@ris.org.in

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