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đź“— Book: Alleem Sustainable Development Goals

Author: Dr. Rashid Alleem
Published: 2018
Focus: Expanding on the UN’s 17 SDGs to a more human-centric and regionally relevant set of 21 goals.

🌍 Purpose of the Book

Dr. Alleem proposes a more holistic framework for sustainable development tailored to regional and global challenges, emphasizing values like happiness, tolerance, and human capital—areas underrepresented in the original UN SDGs.

🧱 Alleem’s 21 Sustainable Development Goals

  1. Quality Education – Education as the foundation of growth and happiness.

  2. Creativity and Innovation – Promotes CRItRAL thinking (critical + lateral).

  3. Technology R&D – Calls for scientific, solution-focused progress.

  4. Peace and Security – Based on 8 pillars of positive peace.

  5. Tolerance – Celebrates diversity and condemns discrimination.

  6. Happiness – Inspired by Bhutan’s GNH index.

  7. Good Health and Well-being – Encourages active, healthy communities.

  8. Water Sustainability – Addresses global water scarcity through innovation.

  9. Affordable Energy – Reduces peak energy use and supports green initiatives.

  10. Environment & Resource Security – Advocates for green billing and conservation.

  11. Climate Change – Urges governments to act on climate crises.

  12. Financial and Economic Crises – Highlights leadership in economic resilience.

  13. Competitiveness – Leverages 12 productivity pillars (from WEF).

  14. International Trade & Investment – Promotes global cooperation via free zones.

  15. Children’s Rights – Protects education, health, and freedom from exploitation.

  16. Food Security – Advocates food banks and genetic seed preservation.

  17. Extreme Poverty – Supports local and global poverty eradication.

  18. Women Empowerment – Celebrates gender equality and national leadership.

  19. Employment Skills & Human Capital – Invests in lifelong learning.

  20. Sustain Inclusive Growth – Involves government, private sector, and citizens.

  21. International Cooperation – Fosters co-creation and global learning.

🧠 Key Concepts

  • CRItRAL Thinking: A blend of critical and lateral thinking.

  • Gross National Happiness (GNH): A measure of well-being beyond GDP.

  • Inclusive Growth Model: Built on five pillars—leadership, knowledge, savings, infrastructure, financial systems.

  • Lifelong Learning: Promoted through Alleem Strategy Clubs and Executive Education.

  • Business Networking: Tools for professional growth and collaboration.

  • Alleem Business Congress: Annual forums on leadership, energy, sustainability, etc.

📢 Vision and Impact

  • Knowledge Sharing: Founded the Alleem Knowledge Center and several strategy clubs.

  • Events and Forums: Hosted thousands through congresses, especially during sustainability weeks.

  • Recognition and Awards: Introduced Alleem Excellence Awards to honor change-makers.

  • Global Influence: Collaborated with 100+ global brands and organizations.

  • Personal Mission: Dr. Alleem emphasizes individual social responsibility and values-driven leadership.

🌟 Final Takeaway

Dr. Alleem’s SDGs go beyond infrastructure and economy. They focus on heart, values, education, peace, and well-being—essential elements for building a sustainable, inclusive, and fulfilled global society.

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