A practical, people-first framework for sustainable and inclusive global development.
In Alleem Sustainable Development Goals, Dr. Rashid Alleem expands on the United Nations’ 17 Sustainable Development Goals and presents 21 enhanced goals designed to address important gaps in the global development agenda.
Drawing on humanitarian experience, government leadership, global case studies, and policy guidance, the book explains how individuals, businesses, educators, and governments can support environmental, economic, and social sustainability.
Sustainable Development • Leadership • Global Cooperation
A global and practical framework for sustainable, inclusive, and people-centered development.
By Dr. Rashid Alleem
Dr. Rashid Alleem expands on the United Nations’ 17 Sustainable Development Goals and proposes 21 enhanced goals designed to address what he believes are important gaps in the global agenda.
The book provides a global and practical perspective on how individuals, businesses, governments, and communities can drive sustainable and inclusive development across environmental, economic, and social dimensions.
Quality Education
Creativity and Innovation
Technology Research and Development
Peace and Security
Tolerance
Happiness
Good Health and Well-Being
Water Sustainability
Affordable Energy
Environmental and Natural Resource Security
Climate Change
Financial and Economic Crises
Competitiveness
International Trade and Investment
Children’s Rights
Food Security
Extreme Poverty
Women Empowerment
Employment Skills and Human Capital
Sustained Inclusive Growth
International Cooperation
Dr. Alleem shares his journey from humanitarian missions to government leadership. Drawing on real-world crises, including the Rwandan genocide and major economic collapses, he explains why sustainable development is essential for long-term human progress.
Each chapter focuses on one goal and includes practical examples, global case studies, and best practices from educational, governmental, humanitarian, and business organizations.
The examples include individuals and institutions such as Malala Yousafzai, Shanghai education reforms, Dubai Cares, Qatar Foundation, IMD, and Harvard Business School.
Unlike the United Nations’ original framework, Dr. Alleem includes goals such as Happiness, Tolerance, and Children’s Rights.
These additions emphasize that human well-being, social harmony, ethical leadership, and personal development are essential parts of sustainable progress.
Combines personal experience, global case studies, and practical policy guidance.
Promotes people-first sustainable leadership rather than relying only on technical measurements.
Connects humanitarian values with modern development strategies.
Provides practical lessons for environmental, economic, and social development.
Discover a broader approach to sustainable development that places education, innovation, peace, inclusion, human dignity, and global cooperation at the center of progress.
