1. DEVELOPING AN INCLUSIVE SOCIETY
-Recognize posing issues of exclusivity and inequality in the
society
-Understand the concept of inclusivity
Identify ways that could contribute to the creation of an
inclusive society Construct personal definition of freedom.
2. SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS
•The 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and targets are “global”
in nature taking into account different national realities, capacities and
respecting national policies and priorities.
•The SDGS call for building peaceful, inclusive and well-governed societies
with responsive institutions as the basis for shared prosperity. Goals with
addressing human rights and complex humanitarian issues at the same time.
•The SDGs are people-centered and planet-sensitive.
•The Goals and targets will stimulate action on People, Planet, Prosperity,
Peace and Partnership.
3. The Goals will stimulate action over the next 15 years in 5
areas of critical importance: People, Planet, Prosperity,
Peace & Partnership.
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7. Interconnectedness of issues?
Peace/ security
stable governance
religion
climate change
competition for resources + need for growth
cultural diversity
gender inequality
8. Transforming our world: Peaceful and
Inclusive Societies
Seeks to strengthen universal peace in larger freedom.
• Eradicating poverty in all its forms and dimensions,
including extreme poverty, is the greatest global challenge
and an indispensable requirement for sustainable
development.
• Continuing development priorities such as poverty
eradication, health, education and food security and
nutrition
• New range of economic, social and environmental objectives.
9. Inclusive Governance?
Inclusiveness is a core value of governance that ensures equal
participation, equal treatment and equal rights before the law.
• All people – including the poor, women, ethnic and religious
minorities, indigenous peoples and other disadvantaged groups –
have the right to participate meaningfully in governance
processes and influence decisions that affect them.
• It also means that government institutions and policies are
accessible, accountable and responsive to disadvantaged groups,
protecting their interests and providing diverse populations with
equal opportunities for public services such as justice, health and
education etc.
10. Promote and enforce non-discriminatory
policies for peaceful societies
16.1 Significantly reduce all forms of violence and related death rates everywhere
16.2 End abuse, exploitation, trafficking and all forms of violence against and torture of children
16.3 Promote the rule of law at the national and international levels and ensure equal access to justice
for all
16.4 By 2030, significantly reduce illicit financial and arms flows, strengthen the recovery and return of
stolen assets and combat all forms of organized crime
16.5 Substantially reduce corruption and bribery in all their forms
16.6 Develop effective, accountable and transparent institutions at all levels
16.7 Ensure responsive, inclusive, participatory and representative decision-making at all levels
16.8 Broaden and strengthen the participation of developing countries in the institutions of global
governance
16.9 By 2030, provide legal identity for all, including birth registration
16.10 Ensure public access to information and protect fundamental freedoms, in accordance with
national legislation and international agreements
16.a Strengthen relevant national institutions, including through international cooperation, for building
capacity at all levels, in particular in developing countries, to prevent violence and combat terrorism and
crime
16.b Promote and enforce non-discriminatory laws and policies for sustainable development
11. Role of Civil Servants for Inclusive
Governance
a.Include all stakeholders in your policy making processes
b.Consult people before taking decision
c.Consider people’s need and suggestions
d.Implement program with regard to their opinion
e.Ensure citizens engagement
12. Lack of Inclusive Governance
It widens the gap between rich and poor
It excludes women, indigenous peoples, people with disabilities,
victims of natural disasters and others.
It prevents them from exercising their human rights
It creates embedded social inequities and economic inequalities.
It ignores the needs and interests of the most disadvantaged and
marginalized groups
13. Inclusive governance exercises prudence
in policy-setting and decision-making
1. Rule of Law
Inclusive governance requires fair legal frameworks that are enforced equally
2. Transparency
Information's freely available and directly accessible to those who will be
affected by governance policies and practices, as well as the outcomes
resulting there from.
3. Responsiveness
Organizations and their processes are designed to serve the best interests of
stakeholders within a reasonable timeframe.
4. Consensus Oriented
Consultation to understand the different interests of stakeholders in order to
reach a broad consensus of what is in the best interest of the entire stakeholder
and how this can be achieved
14. Inclusive governance exercises prudence
in policy-setting and decision-making
5. Equity
Opportunity for its stakeholders to maintain, enhance, or generally improve
their well-being and the most compelling message regarding its reason for
existence
6. Effectiveness and Efficiency
It produces favorable results and meets the needs of its stakeholders, while
making the best use of resources
7. Accountability
Who is accountable for what should be documented in policy statements
8. Participation
Participation by both men and women, either directly or through legitimate
representatives, is a cornerstone of inclusive governance. Participant needs
to be informed and organized, including freedom of expression
15. 6 Simple Ways We Can All Do To Be An Inclusive
Society
• Refer to people respectfully. ...
• Mind your language. ...
• Offer help. ...
• Some disabilities are invisible and may appear subtle, so
never assume. ...
• Create opportunities for children with and without
disabilities to interact with each other. ...
• Respect differences, we are all humans!
