The Economic Policy Research Centre (EPRC) Director Research, Dr. Ibrahim Kasirye represented the centre at the Global Launch of the state of SDGs report held at the Think Tank Hub, Geneva, Switzerland on January 23, 2020.
The report launch was organized under the auspices of the Southern Voice network. Dr. Kasirye was among the panelists who presented and discussed the regional challenges of implementation of the 2030 Agenda. Other panelists were Towfiqul Khan from Bangladesh and Margarita Beneke Fusades El Salvador.
The discussion focused on the implementation of the 2030 Agenda in Africa, Asia and Latin America. The panelists analyzed progress in implementation and alignment of Agenda 2030 with national plans. Other key issues discussed related to financing and the development of new multi-stakeholder partnerships. While in Geneva, the director also participated in meetings for prospective research work on health and SDGs at GAVI, the vaccine alliance.