Akademik Məlumat İdarəetmə Sistemi
I INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE OF RESEARCHERS ON ECONOMICS AND SOCIAL SCIENCES, vol.2, no.1, pp.245-250, 2024 (Conference Book)
Abstract Sustainable development has often been constrained by a tendency to prioritize economic growth over social well-being and ecological sustainability. This imbalance poses challenges for the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) established by United Nations member states. On the other hand, the concept of inclusive development shifts the focus to a more holistic approach that integrates social, ecological, and political dimensions. This discussion explores the question: What does inclusive development entail, and how well is it incorporated into the framework of the SDGs? Inclusive development is framed around three central dimensions—social, ecological, and relational inclusiveness—each supported by five guiding principles. These dimensions are then analyzed in relation to the 17 SDGs and their targets. The findings suggest that while the SDG framework demonstrates significant progress in addressingsocial inclusiveness, it falls short when it comes to ecological and relational inclusiveness. This disparity raises concerns that the actual implementation of the SDGs may lean heavily on social aspects, neglecting the equally critical ecological and relational components. To truly achieve social inclusiveness in an era defined by the challenges of the Anthropocene, it is essential to ensure that ecological and relational inclusiveness are given equal priority during implementation.