What does ASD mean in DEVELOPMENT

The Agenda for Sustainable Development is a comprehensive plan of global action adopted by all United Nations Member States in 2015 to eliminate poverty, protect the planet, and ensure prosperity for all by 2030. This agenda outlines 17 goals which provide a global framework to tackle some of the world's most pressing issues.

By driving global development over the next decade, implementation of the Agenda for Sustainable Development can help create greater opportunities for communities and individuals around the world. Through improved education services and universal access to basic healthcare, as well as increased availability of sustainable energy sources, international efforts towards achieving these goals may significantly improve living standards around the globe.

All countries are responsible for advancing progress towards achieving the sustainable development goals (SDGs). Every country should identify its own national priorities within each goal framework and develop customized strategies to achieve them. Governments worldwide must prioritize their efforts in tackling poverty and protecting our environment. In addition, citizens have a role to play too — campaigns such as ‘1 Billion Acts of Peace' encourage people to get involved in helping promote social change.

The term ‘sustainable development' refers to meeting present needs without compromising on resources needed for future generations. This means that any developments or projects proposed must strive to balance economic growth with social equality and environmental protection - something which can only be achieved when all three components complement each other rather than competing against one another.

Challenges associated with implementing this agenda may include lack of financial resources or political commitment from different governments; inadequate infrastructure; corruption; long-term public involvement; technological limitations; resource scarcity; cultural barriers; and unequal access to healthcare or education services across different nations.

The rapid spread of COVID-19 has had a severe impact on almost all areas of society, hampering progress made towards achieving many aspects of sustainable development outlined in the SDGs both locally and globally. Some countries have been particularly affected due to disruption caused by containment measures implemented by governments putting extra strain on already weakened economies through collapsed commodity prices or supply chain disruptions.

Businesses have recognised their important role in helping realise these objectives — indeed many companies have aligned their corporate strategies with this agenda in order incentivise actions which bring about positive change according to SDG principles within their industry sector.