“可持续发展目标故事”项目，第五阶段2025-2026

Volume 5 Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia - ESCWA Drawings: Ralf Doumit First EditionBeirut 2025 VISION ESCWA, an innovative catalyst for a stable, just and flourishing Arab region. MISSION Committed to the 2030 Agenda, ESCWA’s passionate team produces innovative knowledge,fosters regional consensus and delivers transformational policy advice. Together, we work for a sustainable future for all. Most of the characters and events portrayed in the stories are based on true stories from theArab region. Shams, Izdihar, Ms. Demagh, Mr. Arkam, Salam and Adila are friends with differentskills and abilities who strive to achieve prosperity in their neighbourhood, which representsthe country.Ward and her grandfather are from two different generations; they represent the continued past-to-future concept of sustainable development. The stories in this book are inspired by the themes of the Second World Summit for SocialDevelopment (Doha, 2025). Ms. DemaghMs. Demagh(Miss Brains):Her motto is: “Brains comefirst!” She wants to showeverybody, young and old, thevalue of technology. ShamsShams(Sun): Bright like thesun, she loves to see natureblossom and nothing hurtsher more than seeing theenvironment suffer. AdilaAdila(Justice): A tireless advocatefor gender justice and equality, shehates injustice and biases. Meet ESCWA’sfriends SalamSalam(Peace): Suitably named,he avoids conflict and useswisdom to resolve disputes. Mr. ArkamMr. Arkam(Mr. Numbers):Living up to his name, he won’tbelieve a statement unless it’sbacked up by data and statistics. IzdiharIzdihar(Prosperity): His missionin life is to make his and othercommunities flourish and thrive. Story I On compassion and respect Story II Light after darkness Story III Just make a wish! As an emergency measure, webegin with the public sectorto bridge the digital divide.I coordinate with the Ministryof Telecommunications toenhance Internet access andlower costs. I’ll coordinate with the private sector.I’ll contact telecommunicationsand Internet companies in theneighbourhood and suggest that theyoffer low-cost Internet packagesto specific groups, such as youngpeople, older persons and personswith disabilities. Once we’ve secured funding for Internetcoverage for the whole neighbourhood,especially for educational and othercritical institutions, we’ll work with theMinistry of Telecommunications and theMinistry of Interior to maintain datasecurity and confidentiality. I’ll communicate withinternational organizations suchas the World Bank and the UnitedNations Development Programmeto obtain funding for installingcellular towers and developing othernecessary infrastructure. Story IV The rocky road to success! Story V Home sweet home! We are ESCWAWe bring hopeWe are ESCWAWe work withpassionWe bring hope tothe regionWe are ESCWAWe work withpassionWe bring hope tothe regionWe bring hopeWe are ESCWA We are ESCWAWe work with passionWe bring hope to theregionWe are ESCWAWe work with passionWe bring hope to theregionWe desire lifeFor every boyFor every girlOur youthAre our wealthAnd our concern No hunger,no povertyNo war,no oppressionLet’s join forcesLet’s dispel darknessProliferate peaceMaintain securityDeliver prosperity forour nationsPromote a dignifiedlife for our peoples We build withdeterminationWe enrich withknowledgeLet’s join forcesLet’s sow seedsAnd reap the fruitsLet’s join forcesWe are ESCWAWe bring hopeWe are ESCWAWe work withpassionWe bring hope tothe region