Sustainable Development Goals for Society Vol. 1: Selected topics of global relevance

Preface
Acknowledgements
Contents
About the Editors
Part I: Introduction and Background
1: Making Sustainable Development Goals Relevant for, in and with Societies
1 Introduction
2 Historical Development of the SDGs: From Rio to Rio+20
3 Addressing Poverty in the Context of SDGs
4 Leadership in Implementing SDGs
5 Service Delivery and SDGs at the Local Government Level
6 Methodological Orientation
7 Book and Chapter Outline
References
Part II: Addressing Poverty in the Context of SDGs
2: Brazilian National Policies Related to Sustainable Development Goals: An Overview
1 Introduction
2 Background and Literature Review
3 Materials and Methods
4 Presentation and Discussion of Results
4.1 Analyzing the Adherence Level of National Policies to the SDGs
4.2 Developing Educational Material About the Relationship Between Government Actions and the SDGs
5 Conclusions
References
3: Localising SDGs in Rural Uganda: Learning Active Citizenship Through the Saemaul Undong Model
1 Introduction
2 Literature Review
3 Research Design and Methods
4 Findings
4.1 Diligence as Hard Work and Frugality
4.2 Self-Help as Responsible, Useful and Confident Community Membership
4.3 Cooperation as Active Participation in Community Affairs
5 Discussion
6 Conclusion
References
4: Ending Extreme Poverty (SDG 1) in Chegutu District of Zimbabwe: An Analysis of Tsungirirai Welfare Organisation’s Interventions
1 Introduction
2 Literature Review
2.1 NGOs’ Contribution to Ending Extreme Poverty by 2030
2.2 Conceptualising Non-governmental Organisations (NGOs)
2.3 Conceptualising Poverty
2.4 Theoretical Framework: Sustainable Development Goals
3 Materials and Methods
4 Presentation and Discussion of Results
4.1 TWO Activities to Reduce Extreme Poverty
4.1.1 Economic Strengthening
4.1.2 Vocational Training for Youth
4.1.3 Education Provision
4.1.4 Health Provision
4.2 Analysis of the Contribution of TWO Activities in Ending Extreme Poverty
4.3 Challenges for the Attainment of SDG 1
4.3.1 Donor Dependency
4.3.2 Economic Structural Challenges
4.3.3 Limited Coverage
5 Conclusion
References
5: Programs to Support Sustainable Development Goals: Contributions from Social, Inclusive, and Transformative Innovation
1 Introduction and Background
2 Materials and Methods
3 Presentation and Discussion of Findings
3.1 Transformative Innovation Framework
3.2 Examples of Social Intervention as a Factor of Change in the World
3.3 Social Initiatives in Colombia
4 Conclusions
References
6: Financial Inclusion as a Complementary Strategy to Address the SDGs for Society
1 Introduction
2 Literature Review
3 Methodology
4 Presentation and Discussion of Results
4.1 Financial Inclusion and SDGs
4.2 Political Commitment
4.3 Regulatory Framework
4.4 Open, Inclusive Networks
4.5 Equitable Conditions
4.6 The Pillars of Financial Inclusion
4.6.1 Microfinance
4.6.2 Financial Education
4.6.3 Fintech Products
5 Conclusions
References
Part III: Leadership in Implementing SDGs
7: Mentoring Women in the Resources Sector: A Leadership Case Study on Mentorship Practices for Effective SDG 5 Implementation
1 Introduction and Background
2 Literature Review
2.1 A Brief Review of Leadership Theory
2.2 The Rise of Female Leadership
2.3 A History of Leadership in the Mining Sector
2.4 A Mentoring Approach to Enable Women’s Entry into Mining
3 Research Design
4 Findings and Results
4.1 Finding 1: Mentoring Is a Valuable Tool for Achieving Gender Equality
4.2 Finding 2: Traditional Gender Roles and Stereotypes Are Barriers to Gender Equality in the Mining Sector
4.3 Finding 3: Several Leader-Centric Characteristics Enable Leadership
4.4 Finding 4: Mentoring Is a Form of Relational Leadership (Literature)
4.5 Finding 5: Women Need Certain Leader-Centric Characteristics to Succeed as Leaders in the Mining Industry (Literature)
4.6 Finding 6: Authentic Leadership Contributed to SRK’s Participation in the IWRMP (Literature)
4.7 Finding 7: Servant Leadership Contributed to SRK’s Participation in the IWRMP
5 Conclusions and Recommendations
References
8: Exploring Leadership Capabilities in a Multi-Sector Road Infrastructure and Innovation (SDG 9) Partnership (SDG 17) in South Africa
1 Introduction
2 Literature Review
2.1 Complexity Leadership Theory
2.2 Leadership and Partnership
3 Research Methodology
3.1 Background to the Road Transport Sector
3.2 The Partnership: UP, SANRAL and CSIR
3.3 Rationale for the Partnership
3.4 About the Project Leaders
4 Data Analysis and Findings
4.1 Administrative Leadership Practices
4.1.1 Convergence of Mandates
4.1.2 Partnership Governance
4.1.3 Navigating Bureaucracy
4.2 Enabling Leadership Practices
4.2.1 Appreciating Institutional Collaboration
4.2.2 Sector Consultation
4.2.3 Grit
4.2.4 Circle of Trust
4.2.5 Proximity
4.3 Adaptive Leadership Practices
5 Discussion
6 Conclusion
References
9: The Role of Leadership Capacities in the Response of the South African National Statistics System to the Sustainable Development Goals
1 Introduction
2 Literature Review
3 Research Design
3.1 The Case
3.2 Data Collection
3.3 Data Analysis
4 Presentation and Discussion of Findings
5 Conclusion
References
10: Role of Libraries in Promoting the SDGs: A Focus on the University of South Africa
1 Introduction
2 Literature Survey
3 Materials and Methods
4 Presentation of Data and Discussion of Findings
4.1 General Engagements on the SDGs by Unisa Libraries and Staff
4.2 Documentation on the SDG4S Website
5 Conclusions
References
11: Leadership Capacities Contributing to the Success of a Multi-Stakeholder Partnership in Eswatini
1 Introduction and Background
2 Literature Review
2.1 Overview of Leadership and Its Capacities
2.2 Linking Leadership Capacities to SDGs
3 Research Design
4 Presentation and Discussion of Findings
4.1 Capacities
4.1.1 Complementary Collaboration
4.1.2 Pragmatic Optimism
4.1.3 Openness to Learning
4.1.4 Single-Minded Conviction
4.1.5 Consistent Trust-Building
4.1.6 Patiently Prioritising
4.2 Discussion
5 Conclusion
References
Part IV: Service Delivery and the Attaining SDGs at the Local Government Level
12: The Global Water Partnership-South America and the Transboundary Implementation of Integrated Water Resources Management (SDG Target 6.5)
1 Introduction
2 The Literature Review
3 Research Design
4 Main Findings and Discussions
4.1 Addressing SDG 6.5.1 in South America
4.2 Addressing SDG 6.5.2 in South America
5 Conclusions
References
13: Sustainability Reporting Through UNGC at Unisa: Opportunities and Challenges in Mainstreaming GRI Standards and the SDGs
1 Introduction
2 A Literature Survey and Background
2.1 The UNGC and GRI Sustainability Reporting Frameworks
2.2 The SDG Accord for Universities and Colleges
3 Methodology
4 Presentation of Data and Discussion of Findings
5 Conclusion
References
14: The Leadership and Implementation of Sustainable Development Goals in Finnish Municipalities
1 Introduction and Background
2 Materials and Methods
3 Results
3.1 The Current Situation at the Local Level
3.2 Three Models for SDG Leadership at the Local Level
4 Discussion
4.1 Using SDGs for Strategic Municipal Leadership
4.2 The Role of the Central Government in Supporting Municipalities
5 Conclusions
References
15: Opportunities and Challenges for Local Government Institutions in Localising Sustainable Development Goals in Zimbabwe
1 Introduction
2 Literature Review
3 Materials and Methods
4 Presentation and Discussion of Findings
4.1 Opportunities and Practices of Local Government Institutions
4.2 By-Laws, Policy and Development Plan Formulation
4.3 Coordination of Local Development
4.4 Enforcement of By-Laws and Policies
4.5 Community and Resource Mobilisation
4.6 Maintenance of Peace and Justice
4.7 Provision of Services
5 Challenges of Local Institutions in Localising SDGs
5.1 Limited Capacity
5.2 Limited Resources
5.3 Political Patronage and Corruption
5.4 Lack of Data
6 Conclusions
References
16: Water, Energy, Health and Sanitation Challenges in Masvingo’s Low-Income Urban Communities in the Context of SDGs in Zimbabwe
1 Introduction and Background
2 Materials and Methods
3 Results and Discussion
3.1 Water Scarcity Crisis in Zimbabwe: Victoria Ranch Experiences
3.2 Sanitation and Health Facility Challenges in Victoria Ranch
3.3 The Fight to End Energy Poverty in Zimbabwe: Victoria Ranch Experience
4 Conclusion
References
17: Trends in Research Around the Sustainable Development Objectives: A Bibliometric Analysis
1 Introduction and Background
2 Materials and Methods
3 Presentation and Discussion of Findings
3.1 Quantity Indicators
3.1.1 Publications Per Year
3.1.2 Publications Per Journal
3.1.3 Publications by Country
3.1.4 Type of Document
3.1.5 Publications by Author
3.2 Quality Indicators
3.2.1 Impact Per Journal
3.2.2 Impact by Author
3.3 Structure Indicators
3.4 Emerging and Growing Fields
3.4.1 Gender Equality
3.4.2 Global Health
3.4.3 Climate Action
4 Conclusions
References
18: Harnessing the Potential of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) in Agribusiness for Youth Employment: Lessons from Bikita, Zimbabwe
1 Introduction
2 Literature Review
2.1 Conceptualising the Term Agribusiness in Achieving Socio-Economic Transformation
2.2 The Relationship Between ICTs, Agribusiness, Youth Employment and SDGs
2.3 Legal and Institutional Frameworks Guiding ICT Use in Agribusiness in Zimbabwe
3 Materials and Methods
4 Results
4.1 Key Informant Interview Results
4.2 Focus Group Discussions
5 Discussion
6 Conclusion
References
Part V: Conclusion and Policy Recommendations
19: Conclusion and Recommendations: Challenges and Opportunities in SDGs Localisation and Implementation
1 Introduction
2 Revisiting the Context
3 Emerging Key Findings
4 Policy Recommendations
References
Index