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Author(s): Charles Pere Okoro, Fidelis A. E. Paki (Ph.D.).

Volume/Issue: Volume 9, Issue 1 (2026)

Page No: 39-55

Journal: African Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities Research (AJSSHR)

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Abstract:

This article examines the strategies and skills required for the effective implementation of Sustainable Development Goals (SDG)-related initiatives across sectors and governance levels. It addresses the persistent gap between SDG commitments and outcomes, often driven by fragmented planning, limited technical and managerial capacity, inadequate financing, and weak monitoring systems. The study aims to identify practical, transferable strategies and core competencies needed to translate SDG targets into measurable national and local results, with particular attention to low- and middle-income country contexts. Using a mixed-methods approach that combines a systematic review of scholarly and practitioner literature, comparative analysis of successful SDG initiatives, and skills mapping, the findings show that effective implementation depends on integrated planning, inclusive stakeholder engagement, sustained capacity-building, diversified financing, and robust data systems for monitoring and accountability. The analysis further demonstrates that technical expertise must be complemented by leadership, negotiation, and communication skills. Overall, the article argues that achieving SDG impact requires a systems-oriented approach linking institutional reform, skills development, and financing innovation.

Keywords:

SDG implementation; capacity-building; multi-stakeholder partnerships; monitoring and evaluation; blended finance.

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