S1E12: Partnership for the Goals (Dr. Leon, Ahrens-Víquez)

Welcome to Voices of Impact. Listen to Shane, Isabella, Amulya, and Kenneth discuss SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals, featuring Dr. Roberto Leon and Ms. Ashley Ahrens-Víquez, two leaders at the intersection of global collaboration, education, and international development. Dr. Leon and Ms. Ahrens-Víquez explored how cross-sector partnerships—between governments, nonprofits, educational institutions, and private organizations—are essential to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals. Key themes include the role of international cooperation, capacity-building, and equitable resource sharing, as well as the challenges of aligning diverse stakeholders across borders. The conversation highlights real-world examples of successful partnerships, the importance of trust and accountability, and how youth engagement and local communities can amplify global impact.

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