Kenya`s Hyvin Kiyeng Jepkemoi (left) Ethiopia`s Sofia Assefa (middle) and United States` Emma Coburn compete in heat three of the women`s 3000m steeplechase at the World Athletics Championships at the Bird`s Nest stadium in Beijing on Monday.

‘Recognise non-state actors’ roles in implementing SDGs’

UNB, Dhaka :Speakers at a dialogue in New York said non-state actors including NGOs, think tanks, media and private sectors, in developing countries like Bangladesh, are playing a critical role in implementing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).They are contributing through prioritising development agenda, implementing targets, monitoring the delivery and ensuring accountability in the overall process, the dialogue noted.Their contribution in the development discourse needs to be appreciated properly so that the governments and international development partners can forge a comprehensive...

14 Jul 2019, 12:00 am