Webinar: Strengthening the Role of Civil Society in Monitoring the 2030 Agenda and Participating in the High-level Political Forum

Date: Thursday, 23 April 2026 | Time: 2:00 PM (Beirut time)

Given the growing challenges facing sustainable development in the Arab region, there is a pressing need to strengthen the role of civil society in monitoring the implementation of the 2030 Agenda and actively contributing to international processes, particularly the High-Level Political Forum (HLPF).

In this context, the Arab NGO Network for Development (ANND) is organizing a webinar aimed at supporting the capacities of civil society organizations in monitoring and advocacy, and enhancing regional coordination in preparing for and participating in the HLPF.

The session aims to:

● The 2030 Agenda and the Sustainable Development Goals: A comprehensive and critical reading of the concept of sustainable human development

● The High-Level Political Forum (HLPF): Pathways for action, spaces for civil society participation, and key lessons learned

Speakers at the seminar:

● Adib Nehmeh: Senior Policy Advisor at the Arab NGO Network for Development - Expert in poverty studies and social policies

● Joseph Schechla: Coordinator of the Housing and Land Rights Network, Habitat International

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Themes
• Energy
• ESC rights
• Infrastructure
• Public policies
• Regional
• UN system
• Water&sanitation