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Module 6

Forming Impactful Partnerships for Sustainable Development

About the module

This module explores the importance of partnerships in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). By focusing on SDGs 16 and 17, the course provides an in-depth understanding of how collaboration across public, private and academic sectors can drive impactful change. Through case studies, reflective activities and actionable strategies, learners will gain the tools and knowledge needed to identify opportunities, form meaningful partnerships and overcome challenges in their pursuit of sustainable development.

LENGTH
20 minutes
EFFORT
Self-paced
PRICE
Free
PREREQUISITES
No prior experience is required
REQUIREMENTS
An internet connection to access and download module materials
LEVEL
Introductory
LANGUAGE
English
ASSOCIATED SKILLS
Collaboration, critical thinking, project management, adaptability, strategic planning and reflective practice
Learning objectives
  • Understand the role of SDG partnerships, focusing on SDGs 16 and 17.
  • Recognise the importance of collaboration between governments, businesses, civil society and academia.
  • Explore case studies that demonstrate the effectiveness of partnerships in addressing global challenges.
  • Reflect on your own skills and identify opportunities for meaningful contributions to SDG initiatives.
  • Develop an action plan for creating partnerships and overcoming engagement barriers.
  • Learn how to measure the impact of partnerships using qualitative and quantitative methods.
Learning outcomes
  • Explain the significance of partnerships in achieving the SDGs.
  • Identify their own skills and align them with opportunities for SDG collaborations.
  • Apply strategies to overcome common barriers to partnership engagement.
  • Create a personal action plan for forming impactful SDG partnerships.
  • Assess and measure the effectiveness of partnerships in driving sustainable development.

Modules' structure

Meet the presenter
Anthony Carty

Education Specialist, Momentum,

Acknowledgement
This MOOC is published as part of the Erasmus+ project “Sustainable Development Strategies for Higher Education Institutions” (SDS4HEI) funded under the Erasmus+ Programme KA222-HED – Cooperation Partnerships in Higher Education, project no. 2022-1-DE01-KA220-HED-000088936, co-funded by the European Union.
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