India and the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development

Roundtable discussion in Kolkata organized in collaboration with Presidency University

Time and place: Oct. 5, 2018 2:00 PM–5:00 PM, Kolkata, India
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This roundtable aims to address India's progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals, highlighting both successes and the challenges that lie ahead. Sub-topics for discussion include:

  • The politics of poverty reduction and hunger/ social protection programs
  • India’s position on infrastructure development and China’s Belt and Road Initiative
  • India’s foreign aid policies
  • The politics of pollution control (air/water)
  • Role of private sector in promoting development

Organizer

The Oslo SDG Initiative and Department of Political Science, Presidency University
Tags: SDGs, India, governance, aid, Belt and Road
Published Sep. 24, 2018 11:33 AM - Last modified Sep. 24, 2018 11:33 AM
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