OVERVIEW
This year’s ASDW, is taking place on 1-4 October 2023 under the theme of “Sustainable Solutions for the Future: embracing resilience, adaptability, and progress in the ever-evolving Arab world”.
In recent years, the Arab world has witnessed remarkable advancements in various sectors, making it a region of great promise and potential. To further harness these opportunities and address the challenges faced by our communities, ASDW 2023 focuses on integrating multiple pillars crucial to sustainable development. The chosen pillars, namely Technology, Climate, Finance, Food Security, Conflict-Affected Regions, Business and Charity, Humanitarian Affairs, Sustainable Tourism, and Arab-Arab Entities Cooperation, have been thoughtfully selected to align with the current needs and aspirations of the Arab nations. By integrating these pillars, we aim to foster comprehensive and holistic approaches to sustainable development that not only contribute to economic growth but also promote social inclusion and environmental stewardship. Furthermore, ASDW advocates for strengthened cooperation among Arab entities.
PREVIOUS EDITIONS
The first edition: Towards an effective partnership
Under the patronage of His Excellency
President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi,
President of the Arab Republic of Egypt
14-17 May 2017 - Cairo, Egypt
The second edition: Moving to Action
Under the patronage of His Excellency
President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi,
President of the Arab Republic of Egypt
19-22 November 2018 - Cairo, Egypt
The third edition: Integrated partnership for a sustainable future
Under the patronage of His Excellency
President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi,
President of the Arab Republic of Egypt
3-6 November 2019 - Cairo, Egypt
The second edition: Moving to Action
Under the patronage of His Excellency
President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi,
President of the Arab Republic of Egypt
19-22 November 2018 - Cairo, Egypt
EVENT OBJECTIVES
Providing a platform to discuss sustainable development in the Arab region
Implementing Sustainable Development Agenda 2030 to address sustainable development challenges in the Arab region
Building partnerships to achieve the key SDGs of the Arab States
Developing sustainable business and investment between the private sector and other stakeholders
EVENT IN NUMBERS
100+
Speaker
400+
Attendees
Arab League member states, international and regional representatives, private sector and NGOs, philanthropy sector, media, youth and academia
MAIN SPEAKERS
H.E. Ahmed Aboul Gheit
Secretary-General of the League of Arab States
H.E. Hala El Said
Minister of Planning and Economic Development , Arab Republic of Egypt
H.E. Ashraf Sobhi
Minister of Youth and Sports, Arab Republic of Egypt
H.E. Mohamed Abd El Aty
Minister of Water Resources & Irrigation, Arab Republic of Egypt
H.E. Hala El Said
Minister of Planning and Economic Development , Arab Republic of Egypt
H.E. Ahmed Aboul Gheit
Secretary-General of the League of Arab States
H.E. Ashraf Sobhi
Minister of Youth and Sports, Arab Republic of Egypt
H.E. Mohamed Abd El Aty
Minister of Water Resources & Irrigation, Arab Republic of Egypt
Elena Panova
Resident Representative of the United Nations in the Arab Republic of Egypt
Dr. Mahmoud Mohieldin
Executive Director of the International Monetary Fund
H.E Mr. Christian Berger
Head of the EU Delegation to the Arab Republic of Egypt
Ayat Suliman
Regional Director of Sustainable Development for MENA Region, World Bank
Rola Dashti
Executive Secretary, Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia -ESCWA
H.E. Nevin Al-Kabbaj
Minister of Social Solidarity, Arab Republic of Egypt
H.E. Mahmud Sharawy
Minister of Local Development, Arab Republic of Egypt
H.E. Yasmine Fouad
Minister of Environment
Arab Republic of Egypt
Arab Republic of Egypt
H.E. Nada El Agizy
Head of SDIC Department, League of Arab States
ATTENDEE PROFILES
- Senior government officials and decision makers
- Private sector and business community representatives
- Arab and international experts
- Sustainable development stakeholders in the Arab region
- Civil society representatives
- Academic institutions and innovators
- Media representatives
- Youth
- Philanthropy sector
WHY GET INVOLVED ?
Hear directly from senior government officials from across the region about their national sustainability visions
Raise your brand awareness as one of the leading companies in the sector to help stakeholders and project owners achieve their targets
Learn about the challenges faced by the region’s key organizations and identify how you can provide them with customized solutions to help them overcome them
Discuss with the top experts about the future of sustainable resources in the region
Take part in the huge national and international sustainable investment opportunities in the Arab region
WHO SHOULD SPONSOR ?
Local and international solution providers and technology companies specialized in the below sectors:
- Air Quality & Pollution
- Instrumentation, Meteorology & Analysis
- Polluted Sites & Soils
- Biodiversity & Ecosystem Preservation
- Resilient Infrastructure
- Risk Management & Emergency Response
- Food & Agriculture
- Solar PV
- Solar Thermal (CSP)
- PV Inverters, Tracking & Mounting Systems
- Floating Solar
- Rooftop Solar
- Building-Integrated-PV-(BIPV)
- Solar-O&M-Services
- Waste Management Service Providers
- Waste Management Solutions & Equipment
- Waste-to-Energy
- Industry & Hazadous Waste management
- Recycling & Biodegradables
- Organic Waste treatment
- Smart Mobility Solutions
- Smart & Energy Efficient Building Technology
- Smart Infrastructure
- Artificial Intelligence & Automation Solutions
- Climate-smart Infrastructure
- Virtual & Augmented Reality
- Electric Vehicles & Charging Stations
- Smart Meters & Monitoring
- 3D Printing
- Driverless Cars & Flying Taxis
- Hydrogen Vehicles & Charging Stations
- Smart City Kiosks
- Water Desalination Technologies
- Water & Wastewater Treatment & Re-use
- Smart Asset Management
- Water Equipment & Solutions
- Water for Agriculture
- Water Network Technologies
- Water Services, Project Management & Consultancy
- Wind Energy
- Hydrogen
- Waste-to-Energy
- Energy Storage Systems
- Energy Storage Technologies
- Components & Equipment for Energy Storage
- Smart Grids
- Hydropower
- Oil & Gas Clean Energy
- Nuclear Energy
- Geothermal Energy
CONFERENCE PROGRAM
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| 9:00 – 10:30 | Opening Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEkfu-hqzwpHdd85fG-7wPd9ZscWqeUzAu4
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| 10:30 – 12:00 | Launching of the “Financing Sustainable Development in the Arab Countries – Egypt Report” Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMsduuprz4pGtCZVzWQAgYWpey6e0Da_aE6 The League of Arab States will launch a report on Financing Sustainable Development in Egypt”, under the supervision of Dr. Mahmoud Mohieldin. This report is the first of its kind globally at the national level, and is based on the same methodology as the World Development Finance Report issued by the United Nations. The session discusses the link between financing and national capacities and accelerating planning and achieving SDGs, while also shedding light on the opportunities and challenges in the crisis recovery context. |
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| 12:00 – 12:30 | Coffee Break | |||||||||||||||||||
| 12:30 – 14:30 | Brief presentations on the “Financing Sustainable Development in Egypt” Report Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIqd-2grj4iHd3JhlCchQD7Dkf8AnEiMcnd The League of Arab States will launch a report on Financing Sustainable Development in Egypt”, under the supervision of Dr. Mahmoud Mohieldin. This report is the first of its kind globally at the national level, and is based on the same methodology as the World Development Finance Report issued by the United Nations. The session discusses the link between financing and national capacities and accelerating planning and achieving SDGs, while also shedding light on the opportunities and challenges in the crisis recovery context. |
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| 14:30 – 15:30 | Launching of the Arab Network for Science and Technology for Sustainable Development Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZItcOusrzojGd3SuLp0PbLP_5N3EFCy0tcp In the context of implementing the technology-related target within SDG17, and in recognition of the role of science, technology and knowledge, and in response to the recommendation issued by the first edition of the ASDW held in 2017, a digital platform was established, under the name the Arab Network for Science and Technology for Sustainable Development.The Network represents a regional platform for exchanging knowledge and information in the areas of sustainable development, including the preparation of project proposals, strengthening and facilitating partnerships and mobilizing joint resources to enhance the role of science, technology and digital transformation for achieving SDGs, support capacity building programs and benefit from scientific results and technological outputs in the Arab regional and national action plans. |
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| 9:00 – 11:00 | Inspiring Arab Youth Initiatives in Sustainable Development: A discussion with H.E. the Minister of Planning and Economic Development (Cairo 1 ) Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMvd-urqD8oH9KZUXBfFNe3S1xFfslj28ya Believing in the vital and effective role of the Arab youth as a driving force for supporting development that aims to achieve a better and stronger future, this session aims to present success stories and inspiring youth experiences in implementing the SDGs, followed by an open discussion on the challenges faced and how to overcome them. Additionally, the session will focus on demonstrating the most important recommendations and lessons learned from those experiences to encourage and inspire others to strengthen their efforts in creating initiatives that accelerate achieving the sustainable development goals in the Arab region. |
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| 9:00 – 11:00 | Round table: Midterm Review for the Three UN Climate Agreements (Invitation Only) Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0vd-6hqD4iGdeF_R1QNbWB1baOwpP8IgoY The main objective of the round table is to launch systematic multi-stakeholder consultations in 2022 on the mid-term review of the three agreements (2015-2030): the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals, the Paris Agreement on Climate Change, and the Sendai Framework, to advance implementation and develop comprehensive actions. |
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| 11:30 – 13:30 | The Arab Sustainability Initiative (Cairo 1) Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIqceqpqD8vHdZiaXazjVSk9KzVPr73ssjd In the wake of the Covid- 19 pandemic, it was necessary to work to accelerate the achievement of sustainable development goals in the Arab countries, in order to ensure the flexibility that has emerged and the importance of facing crises during the past two years. The Arab Sustainability Initiative represents a new approach for the League of Arab States and its partners in helping Arab countries achieve sustainable development goals faster while recovering from the effects of the pandemic. The Arab Sustainability Initiative is an initiative based on the use of evidence and data in developing strategies and conducting studies that contribute to setting standards for sustainable development and promoting them using community projects, entrepreneurship and localization strategies. The session reviews the elements of the Arab Sustainability Initiative and the role of development partners in implementing this initiative. |
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| 11:30 – 13:30 | Urban Water Security and Sustainability (Alf Leila ) Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIqce-vqDMvH9TU1xkNoEIqrxPXE1M1GHqc Many countries are at risk of running out of water, especially in the Arab region – the most water scarce region in the world. Over the next two decades, it is estimated that the per capita share of water will continue to decline unless a fundamental shift occurs under the weight of the Covid-19 pandemic, which has alerted governments to the paramount importance of water and sanitation services and their sustainable management and placed them at the top of their priorities, in order to achieve Goal 6 of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the realization of the human right to water and sanitation. The session will discuss a new model for achieving urban water security for sustainable development in the Arab region. |
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| 14:00 – 15:30 | Digital Transformation and Achieving SDGs (Cairo 2) Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYrc–qqT4tGdQKSU1nHHjhd8OutI1V8LV- Reliance on digital solutions is increasing in various areas in light of the global trend towards digital transformation. The Covid-19 pandemic was a real accelerator for the use of such solutions and applications in many areas such as health, education, trade, supply networks, public and banking services, and other matters that did not traditionally fall within such a framework. The Arab region has made great efforts, starting with providing Internet services at relatively low prices, to preparing the technological infrastructure and the legal environment to reach digital inclusion. The session will discuss the efforts of Arab countries and organizations in digital transformation and the use of artificial intelligence technology and best practices in this field internationally, regionally and nationally, and how technology has affected the achievement of sustainable development goals. |
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| 14:00 – 15:30 | Model Arab League (Cairo 1) Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEkd-6qqDgsE9PTEWky0l5K61RuKwn8oKD_ With the new changes imposed by the era of recovery from the epidemic, it has become imperative to focus on training and building the necessary capabilities to deal with the new reality, especially to enhance innovation and flexibility during the recovery phase and prepare for any other shocks, while strengthening relationships and partnerships among the youth who possess the future. One of the activated tools that the Arab League uses for this purpose is the “The Arab League Summer Training Program” during the period from 2016 to 2021. The session discusses initiatives that resulted from the summer training program such as the new Unified Integrated Model, its ability to serve this purpose, and how that experience can be enhanced and reach a larger youth base. The session also discusses the importance of employing “training and capacity building” to empower young people scientifically and practically, and to build effective partnerships and networks of communication, whether institutionally or informally. |
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| 14:00 – 16:30 | Round table: Towards a Regional Initiative on SDG Climate Nexus in the Arab Region (Alf Leila) Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcrdOuuqD0qGdzaeGRgvwcks7Cf6ew-jCK7 The round table aims to launch a series of consultations to develop: a regional initiative for the climate goal linkages with the sustainable development goals in the Arab region, which includes a description of the main directions, the axes of the strategic framework, the executive action plan and several regional projects that serve the role of the climate goal linkages facility and which will be launched from the 27th Climate Summit (COP 27) in Sharm El Sheikh. |
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| 15:30 – 16:30 | Governance for Sustainable Development: The Egyptian Experience (Cairo 2) Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMsduigrz8iE9W6WHlJef8qu2m4zlUS0CWb The Voluntary National Report of the Arab Republic of Egypt, which was presented in 2018 at the High-Level Political Forum, identified some of the challenges that impede the implementation of the UN Agenda 2030. A main challenge was weak governance. In order to institutionalize this important challenge, the Government of Egypt worked closely with all relevant stakeholders to improve the level of governance. During this session, some of those efforts and their success in enhancing governance in all its dimensions will be presented |
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| 09:00 – 11:00 | New Opportunities for the Future (Cairo 1) Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEucO6rrT8vGdB9xAV6exkW0qoGdqUJicfw Even in the pre-pandemic period, it was clear that fourth-generation technologies from industry would penetrate all economic sectors to replace or improve some systems of manufacturing, service delivery and work in general, and thus would require new scientific and practical skills to deal with them. The Covid-19 epidemic has accelerated the adoption of modern technologies and unusual patterns of work, and despite the huge human and health losses it has caused, it has opened up new opportunities and areas and a different perspective for work in the future. The session will discuss these opportunities and the importance of trying to anticipate the skills required for the future, introducing the flexibility factor in jobs, and qualifying young candidates. |
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| 09:00 – 11:00 | Financial Institutions: Achieving Sustainability in the Recovery Phase Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwvcuCprz8jGtYSVTWFK-dfCM1tUjY2LKSW As a continuation of the dialogue that started at the “High-level Regional Meeting of Central Bank Governors and Bank Executives” held in June 2021, this session aims to build on the recommendations of this meeting to promote sustainable finance in the Arab region in the phase of recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic.The session will discuss the importance of capacity building, partnerships, transition planning and risk assessment for a more resilient financial system in recovering from the pandemic, and the race to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals. |
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| 11:00 – 12:30 | Towards Supporting the Attainment of the SDGs in Conflict-affected Countries in the Arab Region (Cairo 1) Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUtceqrqTgqE9PnijdLush6xhpjcVZYoau_ The session will discuss how to support the achievement of the sustainable development goals in conflict-affected countries in the Arab region, and how, through the interdependence of peace-building and development, and meeting human needs, it is possible to build more resilient societies so that people are more stable and safe from chronic threats such as extreme poverty, hunger, disease, violence and oppression, while they are better able to build strong institutions that can withstand sudden shocks and upheavals. |
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| 11:00 – 12:30 | The Importance of Impact Evaluations for Developmental Work (Cairo 2) Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUocuigrjotGN1wDmn5G6RTDk9HVmZcxmew The session discusses the definition of impact assessment studies, their importance and their different methods/tools, the possibility of including various aspects of sustainability in impact assessment studies such as economic, social and environmental impact, which is intended to maximize impact, the relative importance of impact assessment in the policy-making process or implementation of a program or initiative, and the extent of the ability of development partners The different types, especially the government and civil society, on the use of each of them, the role of making available/generating data and information for this purpose, and how to measure the impact of investments for the private sector and civil society. |
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| 11:00 – 16:30 | Total Recovery: Well-being and Quality of Life (Alf Leila) Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYscuuorDwiH9VxmOWpncugBPYWdWqyTRLm With the Covid-19 epidemic and the consequent restriction of movement and disruption in the daily routine of most people, everyone realized that “recovery” is never limited to fighting disease or getting rid of the virus, and that we need a broader perspective on health and well-being that includes preventing disease before it attacks and maintaining health both, mental and psychological and raise the quality of human life in general.The session will discuss this broader perspective, the aspects of integrating health and well-being through sport, and the importance of this holistic perspective to real recovery and personal resilience. The session will discuss this broader perspective, the aspects of integrating health and well-being through sport, and the importance of this holistic perspective to real recovery and personal resilience |
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| 13:00 – 14:30 | Launching the End of Hunger Initiative (Cairo 1) Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYqceuupzkiHNHoTeNXuGQTrv8D_kt8uVqR The eradication of hunger is an essential axis of the second sustainable development goal and has social dimensions affecting Arab societies. Therefore, the League of Arab States adopted the strategic framework to eradicate hunger in the Arab region as a basis for establishing the Arab Initiative to End Hunger, while recognizing the clear disparity between the countries of the region. The session discusses defining the importance of the initiative, which was prepared through a wide number of consultations with all stakeholders, and includes a description of the main directions, the axes of the strategic framework, and the executive action plan, which will result in a number of regional projects that serve agricultural productivity, sustainable agriculture, food security and nutrition. It deals with rural development, social security, the effects of climate change, instability in conflict-affected countries, and sustainable consumption and production. |
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| 13:00 – 14:30 | Media Community and Promoting Sustainabilit (Cairo 2) Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEld-igqj4vHN0zzFlzYceuC6ovKUVxm_El The media plays a significant role on the road to achieving sustainable development, as it contributes to acting as an awareness mediator. It also has a pivotal role in accountability, follow-up, documentation, stimulating discussion and bringing different points of view closer. The presence of the media as an essential partner in development is imperative, especially in the recovery phase, which requires discussing new ideas and combating misinformation. The Arab Media Map for Sustainable Development is one of the programs of the Arab media movement for sustainable development.The session will discuss the details of the media map, the standards required in the development media, its tasks and objectives, and the role of the various media including social media. It also discusses Arab media cooperation and the importance of media work to create cultural and societal conditions that responds to development programs and thus accelerates recovery and ensures sustainability. |
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| 14:30 – 16:30 | The Role of Civil Society in Consolidating Resilience (Cairo 1) Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIqfu6hqDouHNQi0beIU5aeCMFxfWwc0I6R With the crystallization of the principle of partnership in achieving the sustainable development goals and the presence of civil society institutions as a primary partner in this framework, the concept of flexibility has gradually ascended to the way and philosophy of work of these institutions to be leaders in the narrative of flexibility and work transferring experiences and best practices to various actors in the society. This also required achieving a flexible organizational and financing model to be a safety valve in times that impose exceptional and unprecedented pressures, and the past two years have witnessed the importance of the role of these institutions in responding to the Covid-19 pandemic at all national, regional and global levels.The session will discuss the most important experiences circulating among Arab civil society institutions in response to external and internal influences, especially the Covid-19 pandemic, in addition to the most important guiding frameworks and global standards for this vital issue. The session focuses on two types of flexibility: 1- Organizational flexibility within institutions to anticipate change and sudden turmoil, prepare for and adapt to it in order to survive and thrive. 2- Systemic flexibility, meaning the flexibility of relationships and interactions between these institutions and various development partners. |
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| 14:30 – 16:30 | Youth Initiatives: Addressing Climate Change Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMsc-mtrDorHdddOpB9w0n-xOQn71rmJrP3 The session will discuss the challenges posed by climate change and the opportunities resulting from these challenges, and the role of soft power, partnership and community empowerment in activating local and sustainable development. |
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| 16:30 | Closing Session Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEsdO-qqzwiGt0XwjCwUeAVhK8bkOapHdeM |
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