Practical Implementation Approaches for Advancing the Sustainable Development Goals
Author: Dr. Anna Neya Kazanskaia
Publisher: NEYA Global Publishing
Article | NEYA Global Journal of Non-Profit Studies
Year: 2025
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0009-5669-1676
DOI: https://doi.org/10.64357/neya-gjnps-sstdvgltch-04
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About the Article
The achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) depends on organizations’ ability to design and deliver context-sensitive, sustainable projects. This article examines practical approaches to SDG implementation through planning frameworks (LogFrame, Theory of Change, Results-Based Management), capacity building, community engagement, and technology integration. Case studies from Barefoot College, Tostan, Digital Green, RWSN, and Slum Dwellers International highlight how participatory design, skills development, and low-cost technologies enable transformation in energy, health, education, and food security. The analysis emphasizes that combining structured frameworks with inclusive, adaptive practices allows organizations in low-resource contexts to overcome constraints, enhance accountability, and maximize their contribution to sustainable global progress.
Key Topics
- Planning frameworks for SDG implementation
- Capacity building and skills development
- Community participation and local ownership
- Technology integration in low-resource settings
- Monitoring and evaluation for accountability
- Sustainability and long-term resilience
Suggested Citation
Kazanskaia, A. N. (2025). Practical Implementation Approaches for Advancing the Sustainable Development Goals. NEYA Global Journal of Non-Profit Studies. Neya Global Publishing. https://doi.org/10.64357/neya-gjnps-sstdvgltch-04
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