A pilot training focusing on tools and methods for SDG localisation, organised by GIZ Bangladesh jointly with the National Institute of Local Government (NILG) of the LGRD Ministry, was held at Hotel City Inn, Khulna from September 02-04, 2022.
The training was conducted to give the city officials an overview of the application of different tools for SDG implementation, which can be customised to the cities’ own context.
Around 30 officials from Khulna City Corporation (KCC), the National Institute of Local Government, and the Prime Minister’s Office took part in the pilot training.
Talukder Abdul Khaleque, Mayor, KCC and the chief guest of the event, said, “it is very important to integrate SDGs in the development planning for reaching all of the 17 sustainable development goals by 2030.”
Saleh Ahmed Mujaffor, Director General of NILG and the special guest of the training programme, described the role of NILG in the capacity strengthening of Local Government officials.
Dr. Firdaus Ara Hussain, Principal Advisor, ICICF project of GIZ Bangladesh, stated, “In Bangladesh, the German Development Cooperation has aligned itself with the priorities of the Government of Bangladesh in addressing climate change and achieving the Sustainable Development Goals.”
