health<\/a> concerns among its populace. The country achieved a gradual progress in controlling infant mortality rate (64\/1000 live births in 2000 to 32 in 2016), number of pregnant women going for antenatal checkups by skilled workforce, proportion of births in health facilities, among others.<\/p>\nGender Equality (SDG 4): <\/strong>Nepal saw a notable development in terms of ensuring gender equality and women empowerment. A significant improvement in gender parity can be observed across the education institutions, among other areas across the country.<\/p>\nInclusive Industrialization (SDG 5): <\/strong>Infrastructure development has seen a significant traction in Nepal over the past few years, which is evident in country\u2019s road, rail, air, tourism, communication, industry infrastructure facilities.<\/p>\nMeans of Implementation (SDG 17): <\/strong>The report noted a concern in the availability of resources to finance the achievement of SDGs. Highlighting the role of adequate finance, technology, institutions, capacity and partnership vital for SDGs, the report also indicated a positive growth in terms of partnerships among private players, cooperatives, civil society, development partners and the international community for achieving sustainable development.<\/p>\nNeed of the Hour<\/h4>\n
Towards addressing the existing concerns and achieve SDGs, NPC suggests the country to have strong governance across federal, provincial and local levels.<\/p>\n
The Planning Commission also suggests macroeconomic policy reforms for economic growth and bringing in a balance among the poor and marginalized communities.<\/p>\n
Pitching on the need for effective management of resources needed for achieving SDGs, the Commission suggests the government to prioritize interventions based on fiscal, financial, managerial, technological, institutional and other capacity constraints.<\/p>\n
NPC also suggests the Government of Nepal to design sectoral plans and long-term strategies in line with SDGs, and also integrate SDGs across all levels of Nepali society.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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