Global Goals
East Meet West
At the time of writing, two global powers are leading the world towards a better future. Though the lead organization, direction and strategies might seem different, the end goal is the same, as they both cover the People, Planet, Prosperity, Peace, and Partnership, obviously stated or not. Ironically, one of the causes was initiated by the United Nations in 2015, started from the West, and the other one was initiated by the Chinese government of the People’s Republic of China, which happened to be a nation from the East. Though originated from different parts of the world, both great causes should be pursued as they are for the common good.
Sustainable Development Goals
Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) was introduced by the United Nations in 2015 to transform our world into a better place. There are currently 17 goals which are interrelated. The goals focused on solving most of the great challenges faced by human beings, all living creatures and the planet at the moment. The purpose of the goals is to provide a guided and meaningful direction for the world to move towards 2030, as we strive our best to solve global challenges through our collaborative efforts by aligning our activities and businesses to achieve the goals while contributing to social, economic, and environment development in a positive way.
Belt Road Initiatives
Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), formerly known as One Belt One Road (OBOR), is the short form for the Silk Road Economic Belt and the 21st-century Maritime Silk Road. The Chinese adopted this global development strategy in 2013, which involves development and investment of infrastructure across 70 countries and global organizations in Asia, Europe, and Africa. The project set a targeted completion date of 2049, which coincides with the 100th anniversary of the People’s Republic of China. It is a government led initiative in forging new partnerships characterized by win-win cooperation and building a community of shared future.