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High-Level Political Forum 9-18 July 2018
The HLPF is the central platform for follow-up and review of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the Sustainable Development Goals.

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From the President

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“We know that many countries are hard at work to implement the 2030 Agenda. But we also know we need to do more, to do it faster and to be more transformative.”
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"How accelerating action today can create a ripple effect for the future”

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It is time to “circle back” and transform the planet

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keyissue2 Financing Sustainable Development
keyissue3 Partnerships
keyissue4 Development Cooperation
keyissue5 Humanitarian Coordination
keyissue6 Joint UN Action

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