Evaluating Nigeria's National Planning for Sustainable Development Goals
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Nigeria, SDG Implementation, Multidimensional Evaluation, Development Planning Challenges, Holistic SolutionsAbstract
Previous studies have analyzed development plans and strategies for achieving national objectives, but often need comprehensive assessments integrating economic, social, and environmental dimensions of sustainability. This study examines critically Nigeria's national planning efforts towards the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), identifying key challenges and proposing holistic solutions. Employing a qualitative case study approach, it analyzes government reports, development plans, and scholarly publications through the lens of the 2030 Agenda's integrated principles. Findings show that structural problems, poor governance, and sectoral shortcomings are slowing down progress towards the SDGs. These problems show up as persistent poverty, inequality, insecurity, and poor infrastructure. The study underscores the need for institutional capacity building, policy coherence through constitutional reforms, emphasis on sustainable infrastructure and technology, and investment in human capital through quality education and health services. By providing a multi-dimensional evaluation of Nigeria's development planning, this research contributes to the discourse on effective implementation of the SDGs, particularly in developing countries.
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