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Indonesia is an archipelagic country with the fourth largest population in the world. This is one of the backgrounds for the launch of the book Those Not Left Behind by the United Nations (UN).
The UN is known to be working with the Indonesian Government and various other Development Institutions to produce a new book that presents true stories that occur in every corner of Indonesia.
This book presents 22 true stories that bring to life the core principles of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), by making a commitment to leave no one behind.
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“The essence of sustainable development lies in our collective promise to leave no one behind. “This book brings to life the stories of every individual whose life has changed through our joint efforts,” said Valerie Julliand, UN Resident Coordinator in Indonesia, at the Launch of the 'Those Not Left Behind' book, Thursday (21/3/2024).
Telling 22 stories of life experiences
The book was created through the eyes of real-life heroes ranging from firefighters on peatlands in Riau, educators in special needs schools in West Java, refugees who offer hope through education, to leaders who fight for gender equality.
“The stories in these pages are more than stories of aid and progress. These stories are proof of the resilience and spirit of the Indonesian people. “These stories remind us of the core of our mission here, to uphold the dignity and rights of every individual,” said Valerie.
Indonesia presents many unique challenges and opportunities in sustainable development. Therefore, the UN leverages its global expertise, coordinating policy tools and field projects, many of which are scaled to benefit wider society.
“Backed by LNOB's groundbreaking study, this book equips the UN and BAPPENAS with the data needed to remove systematic barriers and ensure no one is left behind in the future,” said Vivi Yulaswati, Deputy Minister of the Ministry of National Development (BAPPENAS).
Cooperation between the government and the UN is based on a broader country-level Sustainable Development cooperation framework, namely a strategic partnership between the UN and the Government of Indonesia, which was developed to support the country's own development agenda.
It is a reminder that development must benefit society
On that occasion, Valerie also said that the book being launched was a reminder that development must provide benefits to all levels of society, especially those who need it most.
Vivi also has the same opinion. He explained that the book was a reminder that with the fourth largest population in the world, it is not easy for Indonesia to implement the No One Left Behind principle.
“Not only does it mark a long collaboration with UN Indonesia, but also the work behind these photos is extraordinary. “Of course, this is a reminder for all of us, Indonesia as an archipelagic country and with the fourth largest population in the world, it is not easy to implement the principles of No One Left Behind,” he said.
He also explained that there were three principles behind the birth of this book. Here are some of them:
Reduce poverty Stop discrimination from all aspects Reach those furthest away.
“We all know that we are limited. “Therefore, support from international institutions such as the UN, there has been a lot of cooperation so far which we think is very beneficial for us as a government and of course also for the community,” continued Vivi.
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