Private Sector and Sustainable Development Goals SDG350
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SDG350
A1: Individual Assignment - Reporting on Private Sector Contributions to SDGs
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- Due Feb 18by10pm
- Points100
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As a representative of the Private Sector Advisory Council of a specific country, you are invited to the United Nations General Assembly in New York.
You are tasked with reporting on how businesses in your country are addressing urgent SDGs.
Select one or more SDGs that are critical in the country of your choice and analyze the contributions of at least 3 businesses in the country.
- Report on Business Contributions: For each business, describe how they are addressing the selected SDG(s) through their strategies, initiatives, or products.
- Evaluate Effectiveness: Assess the effectiveness of these efforts, considering their scope, impact, and long-term sustainability.
- Provide Recommendations: Offer suggestions on how these businesses can enhance or expand their efforts to better support the SDG(s) in question. Explore how other small businesses can learn from these businesses.
Your report will contribute to the UNs understanding of private sector involvement in achieving the SDGs and offer actionable insights for improving business contributions.
Make sure to connect the assignment to the course readings, topics and frameworks.
Word count:minimum 1,500 words
Rubric
Private Sector Contributions to SDGs Report
Private Sector Contributions to SDGs Report |
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Criteria |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeIntegration of Class Readings Strong connections made between business practices and concepts from class readings (e.g., SDG frameworks, private sector roles, sustainable business strategies). |
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30pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeBusiness Contributions Comprehensive analysis of at least three businesses, detailing specific initiatives or practices they have implemented to address the selected SDGs. |
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20pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeEffectiveness Evaluation In-depth evaluation of how well the businesses are addressing the SDGs, considering their impact, scale, and sustainability. |
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10pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeRecommendations for Improvement Thoughtful, actionable suggestions for improving or expanding business efforts to better contribute to the selected SDG(s). |
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15pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeSDG Selection and Relevance Clear identification of one or more relevant and urgent SDGs for the selected country, aligned with pressing national issues. |
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15pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeClarity and Organization Report is clearly written, well-organized, and logically structured with smooth transitions between sections. |
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10pts |
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Total Points:100 |