Good governance, transparent, democratic institutions are essential foundations for sustainable development, says Hon. Uguru
By Adewale Owoade
A member of German Parliament, Berlin, Hon. Kevin Uguru has said that Good governance, transparent, democratic institutions are essential foundations for sustainable development in any country.
Hon. Uguru stated this at the 1st United Nations International Peace and Governance Council (UNIPGC) EUROPE Roundtable Meeting, which took place at the Global Village, Berlin Germany which fostered the Inauguration of UNIPGC Europe Executives.
Following the conferment of the Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award on UNIPGC Global President, Amb. Dr. Jonathan Ojadah by President Joe Biden, Hon. Uguru, congratulated Amb. Ojadah in an official letter and invited him to Berlin.
This visit led to the inauguration of UNIPGC Europe in Germany.
Speaking at the meeting, themed “The Global Leadership challenges, Resolution strategies from Western Perspective” , Hon Uguru who spoke on “The New Leadership approach to foster growth and sustainability as a pathway for Global Peace and good Governance”.
Noted that transcendent leadership, grounded in servant leadership, offers a promising pathway to increase the trust necessary for global sustainability.
“This type of leadership goes beyond just pursuing organisational goals and instead focuses on serving the greater good and empowering others.Effective and authentic leadership is crucial for driving the needed change towards sustainable development.
“Leaders must have a clear vision and the desire to inspire and empower others to work towards shared national and global goals.
“This requires pursuing more equitable and effective global economic governance, including through reform of the international financial architecture.
“As we approach the halfway mark to achieve the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030, there is a pressing need to accelerate progress through improved leadership and governance.
“Fostering greater civic engagement and participation in advancing these shared goals is also important.
“The new leadership approach to foster growth and sustainability as a pathway for global peace and good governance must combine transcendent and servant leadership, authentic vision, good governance, and greater civic engagement,” he said.
Also at the event, a German Medical Practitioner & Scientist, Dr OSCAR KAMGA WAMBO, spoke extensively on the Global Health Challenges of vulnerable and people at remote places as Tools to consolidate on sustainable development Goals.
He explained that the sustainable development goals (SDGs) aim to address global health challenges, particularly for vulnerable populations and those in remote areas.
“Some key considerations in using health challenges to consolidate progress on the SDGs include:
Improving access to healthcare services: Barriers such as infrastructure, equipment, internet, and electricity access can hinder healthcare delivery in remote and underserved regions.
“Addressing these barriers is crucial to ensuring that vulnerable populations have access to essential health services.
“Addressing social determinants of health : The SDGs recognise that health is influenced by factors beyond just healthcare, such as poverty, education, and environmental conditions.
” Addressing these social determinants of health is critical for improving overall well-being.
” Leveraging innovation: Innovative approaches like telemedicine and decentralized healthcare can help expand access to care in remote areas. Investing in such innovations can be a powerful tool for advancing the health-related SDGs,” he emphasised.
The final key note speech was delivered by an Aeronautics Space Tech & Consultant, Engr. Nurudeen Inwanfero, who looked at the Strategical Plans and Goals of UNIPGC Germany for its Establishment & Affirmation of the Mission & Goals of UNIPGC from global Perspective.
He noted that the strategic plans and goals of UNIPGC Germany appear to be focused on advancing its mission and objectives through various means.
“UNIPGC Germany aims to achieve its goals and vision through activities such as enlightenment, seminars, conferences, interventions, conflict resolutions, mediations, and publications.
“The key goals and objectives of UNIPGC Germany include establishing partnerships and bilateral relationships with other investment, development and economic entities.
“Accomplishing these goals and objectives will enable Germany to achieve its overall vision. From a global perspective, UNIPGC Germany seeks to feed its ideas on global issues into the international community, leveraging its dense network of missions abroad.
“As a high-tech hub and globalized economy, Germany is committed to promoting a digital order that advances democracy, freedom, and prosperity worldwide.
“Additionally, UNIPGC provides trainings, capacity building and academic operations including seminars in conflict management, conflict resolution and peace education, which support its mission.
“Overall, the strategic plans and goals of UNIPGC Germany appear to focus on establishing partnerships, advancing its vision and ideas globally, and supporting peace and prosperity through various programmatic activities.
In his closing remark, Amb. Dr. Jonathan Ojedah, gave vote of thanks, acknowledging and endorsing the UNIPGC Europe Leaders.
He applauded efforts of the executives to actualize the establishment of UNIPGC in Germany while confirming appointment of the executives.
Dr Jonathan Ojadah then confered Hon. Kevin Uguru with the position of Secretary General, UNIPGC Europe, while Engr. Nurudeen Inwanfero confered with the position of country director, UNIPGC Germany and Dr. Oscar Kamga Wambo was confered Chairman Committee On Healthcare & Social Welfare.
Official inauguration ceremony is proposed to hold in Berlin, Germany later in the year.
