Multi-stakeholder partnerships are the key to leveraging collective expertise and networks. How can effective partnership and localized implementation efforts be fostered to accelerate the achievement of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in India?

Multi-stakeholder partnerships, as enshrined in the SDG14 are key to achievement of the rest 16 SDGs by 2030 Through partnerships with multiple stakeholders, a country can benefit from their expertise and experience in the following manner: • Partnership with World Bank:- can help India to mobilise funds for localised implementation of various development projects. Eg: International Finance CooperationIFC provides funds for various infrastructure projects. • Asian Development Bank ADB shares its expertise regarding reduction of water losses and thus guides the implementation of Jal Jeevan Mission at local level. • UNDP provides expert advice on drinking water and sanitation and thus, aids in localised implementation of Swatch Bharat Mission to achieve SDG6 (clean drinking water and sanitation) • UNICEF:- provides expertise regarding education bringing dropout children back to school. • Collaboration with NGOs like Akshaya Patra helps the government in providing mid-day meals in school and achieve SDG2 (zero hunger) • NGOs like PRATHAM conducts surveys on learning outcomes in rural areas and thus, guide the government towards actions that need to be taken to reduce learning poverty and achieve SDG4. • Various NGOs assist the government in reducing child labour (like Bachpan Bachao Andolan)