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Formulation of a meaningful strategy through an inclusive and participatory political system is important to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Accountability of the State institutions and strengthening of local governance are practices that are key enablers of democracy. Such democratic practices will help ensure proper implementation of the SDGs and sustain development even beyond 2030.

These observations were made at the CPD Dialogue on “What type of democratic practices are suitable for achieving the SDGs?”, held on 27 June 2019 at Gardenia Grand Hall, Dhaka. Mr Peter Niggli, Swiss Author, Journalist and Development Policy Expert made the keynote presentation titled, “Are citizens ready to approve democratically the policies necessary to reach the SDGs: Some reservations from the view point of a hyper-democracy.” Mr Saber Hossain Chowdhury, MP, Chairman, Parliamentary Standing Committee on Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change and Honorary President, Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) was the Chief Guest at the dialogue. H E Dr René Holenstein, Ambassador of Switzerland to Bangladesh and Mr Rashed Khan Menon, MP, Chairman, Standing Committee on Ministry of Social Welfare, attended the programme as Special Guest and Guest of Honour, respectively. Professor Rounaq Jahan, Distinguished Fellow, CPD and Dr Tofail Ahmed, Vice Chancellor, Britannia University, Cumilla offered comments as Distinguished Discussants. Professor Rehman Sobhan, Chairman, CPD chaired the event. Dr Fahmida Khatun, Executive Director, CPD moderated the session.