Date & Time
- DATES: AUG 14 | SEPT 11 | OCT 9 | NOV 20 | DEC 11
- Time: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM EDT/EST
- Location: VIRTUAL (ZOOM WEBINAR)
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Participants attending a minimum of 50% of sessions will receive a certificate of attendance from CIFAL York
BACKGROUND
The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) provide a comprehensive framework for addressing global challenges and achieving sustainable development. This webinar will explore how the Sustainable Development Goals can be the foundation for economic development, growth, and prosperity. Presenters will explore how the SDGs can be integrated into day-to-day activities to effectively create positive economic, social, and environmental impacts in their communities. The series will cover various topics that play a role in sustainable economic development, including Entrepreneurship, EDI, Supply Chain Management, Import/Export, Water Management, and Community Development.
GOALS AND OBJECTIVES
The key goals and objectives of the speaker series are to:
- Understand the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and their significance in the context of economic development and entrepreneurship.
- Identify the specific SDGs that directly impact the work of economic developers and entrepreneurs.
- Explore strategies for integrating the SDGs into economic development practices and initiatives.
- Share the skills and knowledge needed to effectively measure and track progress towards the SDGs.
- Learn how to integrate the SDGs into day-to-day activities to create positive economic, social, and environmental impacts.
- Gain insights into the role of Entrepreneurship in sustainable economic development.
- Understand the importance of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion in the context of the SDGs.
- Explore the key principles of Supply Chain Management and its impact on sustainable development.
- Understand the significance of Water Management in the context of Economic Development for achieving the SDGs.
- Explore strategies for Community Development and its role in sustainable economic growth.
TARGET AUDIENCES
- Private Businesses
- Government Sector
- Business Retention Professionals
- Private Business and Government Clients
- Economic Developers
- Sustainable Development Professionals
- Supply Chain Professionals
- Business Expansion Professionals
- Entrepreneurs
- Investors
SESSION 1 WEDNESDAY AUGUST 14 12:00PM-1:00PM (EDT)
Empowered Economies: Sustainable Development for a Better Tomorrow
Speaker: Alia Abbas
Economic Development Professional; Founder, Alia Consulting
Moderator: Francesco del Carpio
Operations Coordinator, CIFAL York
SESSION 2 WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 11 12:00PM-1:00PM (EDT)
The Entrepreneurial Strategy: How entrepreneurship can bolster community and economic development
Speaker: Dana Abou Shackra
Entrepreneurship Programs Professional
Moderator: Alia Abbas
Economic Development Professions; Founder, Alia Consulting
SESSION 3 WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 9 12:00PM-1:00PM (EDT)
Entrepreneurship in Challenging Times: The reality of Canada’s entrepreneurial and economic outlook and learnings for growth
Panelist: Ramona Gallagher
Managing Director, My Main Street, Canadian Urban Institute
Panelist: Jason Rhule
Co-Founder & President, iLeague Wireless
Panelist: David Kwok
Director, Entrepreneurship & Innovation, YSpace
Moderator: Dana Abou Shackra
Entrepreneurship Programs Professional
SESSION 4 WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 20 12:00PM-1:00PM (EST)
SDGs, Economy, and Entrepreneurship in Action: Advancing Safe Drinking Water Solutions from the Arctic to the Great Lakes
Moderator: Alia Abbas
Economic Development Professions; Founder, Alia Consulting
Speaker: Dr. Stephanie Gora
Assistant Professor, Department of Civil Engineering, Lassonde School of Engineering, York University; Graduate Attribute Lead
SESSION 5 WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 11 12:00PM-1:00PM (EST)
Moderator: Dana Abou Shackra
Entrepreneurship Programs Professional
Speaker: TBD
Topic: TBD
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Organizer
CIFAL York is part of UNITAR’s global network of training centres for knowledge-sharing, training, and capacity-building for public and private leaders, local authorities, and civil society. CIFAL Centres are local and regional hubs for innovative, participatory and co-creative knowledge exchange opportunities to support decision-making processes, build capacity, and accelerate the implementation of Sustainable Development Goals. Established in 2020, CIFAL York started its operation in June 2021 as the first CIFAL Centre in Canada. Health and Development training and knowledge sharing is among the key focusing areas of CIFAL York.
For more information or questions please contact: cifaldirector@yorku.ca