Push for Global Goals makes partnerships, innovation ‘more important than ever,’ UN forum in Bahrain told
A United Nations forum opened today in Manama, Bahrain, highlighting the importance of entrepreneurship and innovation for the implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.Convened under the theme of Achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through entrepreneurship and innovation, the World Entrepreneurs Investment Forum (WEIF) 2017 seeks to leverage entrepreneurship and creative thinking to strengthen sustainable development around the world.“Inclusive and sustainable industrial development will continue to be a key driver of progress as we support [UN] Member States in this essential work,” said UN Secretary-General António Guterres, via a video message, to the World Forum.“I commend you for focusing this year’s forum on the SDGs.”Recalling the establishment of UN Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO)’s first Investment and Technology Promotion Office (ITPO-Bahrain) in Manama, in 1996, Mr. Guterres noted that, over the years, the so-called Bahrain model has created more than 16,000 jobs and raised more than $2 billion in investment.“Today, in 52 countries, it continues to advance entrepreneurship and change lives for the better,” he added.Organized by UNIDO in partnership with the Government of Bahrain, the World Forum is expected to draw more than 1,000 entrepreneurs; representatives of micro, small and medium enterprises; as well as financial institutions to build and foster partnerships and share best practices in entrepreneurship and innovation.
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