1. The Sustainable Development Goals, also known as the Global Goals, are a universal call to action to end poverty, protect the planet, and ensure that all people enjoy peace and prosperity.
2. These 17 goals build on the success of the Millennium Development Goals (2000–2015) and include new areas such as climate change, economic inequality, innovation, sustainable consumption, peace, and justice.
3. The goals are interconnected—often the key to success for one lies in addressing issues more commonly associated with another.
4. Achieving the SDGs requires practical, partnership-based efforts to make the right choices now to improve life sustainably for future generations. They offer clear guidelines and targets for all countries in line with their own priorities and global environmental challenges.
5. The SDGs represent a comprehensive agenda. They address the root causes of poverty and bring us together to create positive change for people and the planet.
6. Saudi Arabia is a founding member of the United Nations and has played an active role in shaping the SDG outcomes. Over the last five decades, the Kingdom has made significant progress in economic and social development and has built a strategic partnership for development with the UNDP.
7. In 2018, Saudi Arabia presented its first Voluntary National Review at the High-Level Political Forum held from July 9 to 18, 2018, at the United Nations headquarters in New York. Over 1,000 representatives from governments, delegations, businesses, and civil society attended to discuss progress on SDG implementation. The 2018 theme was “Transformation towards sustainable and resilient societies.”
8. Saudi Arabia’s Voluntary National Review, supported by the UNDP, offered a comprehensive review of SDG status, alignment with Vision 2030, and actions taken by national entities—including government, private sector, and NGOs—to implement the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.

No Poverty

Zero Hunger

Good Health and Well-being

Quality Education

Gender Equality

Clean Water and Sanitation

Affordable and Clean Energy

Decent Work and Economic Growth

Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure

Reduced Inequalities

Sustainable Cities and Communities

Responsible Consumption and Production

Climate Action

Life Below Water

Life on Land

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions

Partnerships for the Goals

No Poverty

By 2030, build the resilience of the poor and those in vulnerable situations and reduce their exposure and vulnerability to climate-related extreme events and other economic, social, and environmental shocks and disasters.

Quality Education

Significantly increase the number of youth and adults with relevant skills, including technical and vocational skills, for employment, decent jobs, and entrepreneurship by 2030.

Gender Equality

Ensure full and effective participation of women and equal opportunities for leadership at all levels of decision-making in political, economic, and public life.

Reduced Inequalities

Adopt policies, especially fiscal, wage, and social protection policies, and progressively achieve greater equality.

Partnerships for the Goals

Revitalize the global partnership for sustainable development. The 2030 Agenda is universal and calls for action by all countries—developed and developing—to ensure that no one is left behind. It requires partnerships between governments, the private sector, and civil society.

Descriptions of Sustainable Development Goals Participated in by the Human Resources Development Fund:

1. 

   No Poverty

   Description

   End poverty in all its forms everywhere.

   Targets:

   By 2030, build the resilience of the poor and vulnerable and reduce their exposure to climate-related extreme events and other economic, social, and environmental shocks and disasters.

   Fund Goals:

   • Adopt proactive and responsive programs enabled by a transformative beneficiary experience.
   • Respond proactively to the labor market through behavioral interventions and policy support.
   • Strengthen partnerships with relevant ecosystem entities.

   Participation Programs:

   • Job Search Assistance Program
   • Income Support Program
   • Empowerment Program
   • Training Support Program
   • On-the-Job Training Program
   • 9/10ths Platform (Digital Platforms)
2. 

   Quality Education

   Description

   Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all.

   Targets:

   Substantially increase the number of youth and adults who have relevant skills, including technical and vocational skills, for employment, decent jobs, and entrepreneurship by 2030.

   Fund Goals:

   • Adopt proactive and responsive programs enabled by a transformative beneficiary experience.
   • Respond proactively to the labor market through behavioral interventions and policy support.
   • Strengthen partnerships with relevant ecosystem entities.

   Participation Programs:

   • On-the-Job Training Program
   • eLearning Program
   • Training Support Program
   • Career Guidance Program
3. 

   Gender Equality

   Description:

   Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls.

   Targets:

   Ensure full and effective participation of women and equal opportunities for leadership at all levels of decision-making in political, economic, and public life.

   Fund Goals:

   • Adopt proactive and responsive programs enabled by a transformative beneficiary experience.
   • Respond proactively to the labor market through behavioral interventions and policy support.
   • Strengthen partnerships with relevant ecosystem entities.

   Participation Programs:

   • Empowerment Program
   • Income Support Program
   • eLearning Program
   • Training Support Program
   • Career Guidance Program
   • On-the-Job Training Program
4. 

   Reduced Inequalities

   Description:

   Promote sustained, inclusive, and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment, and decent work for all.

   Targets:

   Substantially reduce the proportion of youth not in employment, education, or training by 2020.

   Fund Goals:

   • Adopt proactive and responsive programs enabled by a transformative beneficiary experience.
   • Respond proactively to the labor market through behavioral interventions and policy support.
   • Strengthen partnerships with relevant ecosystem entities.

   Participation Programs:

   • On-the-Job Training Program
   • eLearning Program
   • Training Support Program
   • Career Guidance Program
   • Empowerment Program
   • Income Support Program
   • Job Matching Program
5. 

   Reduced Inequalities

   Description:

   Reduce inequality within and among countries.

   Targets:

   Adopt policies, especially fiscal, wage, and social protection policies, and progressively achieve greater equality.

   Fund Goals:

   • Adopt proactive and responsive programs enabled by a transformative beneficiary experience.
   • Respond proactively to the labor market through behavioral interventions and policy support.
   • Strengthen partnerships with relevant ecosystem entities.

   Participation Programs:

   • Income Support Program
   • Job Search Assistance Program
   • Empowerment Program
   • Job Matching Program
6. 

   Partnerships for the Goals

   Description:

   Strengthen the means of implementation and revitalize the global partnership for sustainable development.

   Targets:

   Revitalize the global partnership for sustainable development. The 2030 Agenda is universal and calls for action by all countries—developed and developing—to ensure that no one is left behind. It requires partnerships between governments, the private sector, and civil society.

   Fund Goals:

   • Enhance the capabilities of the National Labor Observatory to be a thought leader in labor market insights.
   • Strengthen partnerships with relevant ecosystem entities.

   Participation Programs:

   • Sectoral strategies of the Fund
   • Reports and outputs from the National Labor Observatory