AIUB SDG Activity Report 2023 | SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals
American International University-Bangladesh (AIUB) recognizes that cross-sector collaboration is pivotal for achieving sustainable development. AIUB has positioned itself as a model institution for Sustainable Development Goal 17 (Partnerships for the Goals) through robust partnerships at local, national, and international levels aiub.edu. These partnerships span universities, industry, government agencies, and NGOs, all aimed at aligning educational and research initiatives with the United Nations 2030 Agenda. By fostering joint programs, community outreach, and policy dialogues, AIUB ensures that knowledge and resources are shared to address global challenges collaboratively. This report highlights AIUB’s strategic partnerships and collaborative actions that demonstrate its commitment to SDG 17, in a format suitable for the Times Higher Education Impact Rankings submission.
AIUB’s comprehensive approach to SDG 17 showcases how a university can be a nexus for partnership-driven sustainable development. Through strategic alliances with international universities, AIUB brings global knowledge to Bangladesh while exporting its own innovations abroad. Its collaborations with government bodies and NGOs ensure that academic expertise translates into community impact and policy support. Frequent multi-stakeholder events and conferences hosted by AIUB create inclusive platforms for learning and networking, reinforcing its role as a convener in the sustainable development arena. Formal collaborations, from MoUs on joint research to capacity-building programs, provide concrete frameworks that sustain these initiatives over the long term. Finally, AIUB’s culture of public engagement – from grassroots volunteer projects to global forums – underlines a commitment to sharing resources, opportunities, and hope with partners near and far. In sum, AIUB demonstrates that Partnership for the Goals is not just a slogan but a lived strategy, integral to its mission. This alignment with SDG 17 is evident in every facet of the university’s operations, and it positions AIUB as a valuable contributor to the SDGs, a fact recognized in awards like the APQN Quality Award 2024 for institutional excellence. As AIUB continues to expand its partnerships and innovate through collaboration, it solidifies its standing in the Times Higher Education Impact Rankings as a catalyst for sustainable development, exemplifying how higher education institutions can work together for a better and more sustainable future.
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