About the programme
The research programme on the theme ‘SDG Interactions and policy Interventions in Developing Countries’ is part of programme line 2 of the Dutch Research Agenda (NWA) programme. The initiator of this research programme is the Netherlands Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA).
The programme aims to explore the interdependencies between the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and effective policy interventions. It seeks to enhance understanding of how SDGs can be effectively integrated into policies in developing nations. The goal is to generate actionable insights that can guide policymakers towards achieving sustainable development in a holistic manner. For more information on the background and set-up of the programme, visit the NWO website.
The SDG Interactions programme consists of four consortia across four different themes:
Governing SDG Interactions in East-Africa & policy Coherence
How do cross-level and cross-sector coordination help to manage trade-offs and build synergies in implementing SDGs in Ethiopia, Kenya, and Uganda?
by the University of Groningen
Improving food and nutrition security by enhancing women’s empowerment
How can empowering women in Ethiopia and Bangladesh improve health and nutrition for families and communities? And how effective are interventions on women’s empowerment and child health?
by Wageningen University and Research
Climate change, conflict, and insurance
How can insurance for catastrophic drought enhance climate change adaption, reduce conflict with and between communities and promote financial inclusion?
by Utrecht University
Knowledge brokering and synthesis team
What are effective ways to connect SDG research with real-world policymaking to encourage better sharing of knowledge?