‘Staggering proposition’ reaching SDGs for small island States: A UN Resident Coordinator blog

Achieving the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) can seem link “a staggering proposition” for resource-starved small island developing States, but in Trinidad and Tobago, an “inexorable spirit” is helping the country get closer to realizing the challenging targets.

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‘Staggering proposition’ reaching SDGs for small island States: A UN Resident Coordinator blog
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