Linkages between the Sustainable Development Goals and health in Somalia

• DOI: 10.1186/s12889-024-18319-x
• Publication Date: 2024-03-27T10:02:14Z
• Authors: Rage Adem; Hassan W. Nor; Mohamed M. Fuje; Abdinur H. Mohamed; Tobias Alfvén; Rhoda K. Wanyenze; Ahmed Y. Guled; Mohamed M. Biday; Nina Viberg; Daniel Helldén
• Keywords: Civil Society; Millennium Development Goals; Biostatistics

Abstract Background The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) adopted in 2015 compromises 17 universal and indivisible goals for sustainable development, however the interactions between SDGs Somalia is not known which vital understanding potential synergies trad-offs SDGs. Hence, this study aims to identify classify linkages with a focus on health well-being (SDG 3) Somalia. Methods Following SDG Synergies approach, 35 leading experts from public private sectors as well academia civil society gathered 2-day workshop Mogadishu scored individual seven point-scale − 3 + 3. From this, cross-impact matrix was created, network models were used showcase direct indirect (good well-being). Results Many promoting few restricting different found. Overall, 16 (peace, justice, strong institutions) influenced other most. When second-order considered, progress showed largest positive impact well-being) heavily by making positively all Conclusion findings revealed that Somalia, are mostly synergistic has influence This highlights need multisectoral strategy accelerate general, particularly