City Desk :
UNOPS Bangladesh on Monday hosted the 17th edition of its flagship SDG CafĂ© series, “Innovating with Purpose: Unlocking AI for Agenda 2030 Success.”
The event convened key stakeholders to explore the transformative role of Artificial Intelligence in accelerating progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), reports UNB.
The United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) supports the UN and partners worldwide in delivering peacebuilding, humanitarian, and development projects through expertise in infrastructure, procurement, human resources and project management.
Held at the UNOPS Bangladesh office in Gulshan, the forum featured a keynote address by Dr. Syed Muntasir Mamun, PhD, PGD (Oxon), Chief Innovation Officer & Director General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
The session bridged the gap between AI theory and practical application, focusing on scalable solutions for challenges in climate resilience, agriculture, and healthcare in Bangladesh.
Sudhir Muralidharan, UNOPS Country Manager for Bangladesh, emphasized UNOPS’s commitment to implementation with impact, leveraging innovation to build sustainable infrastructure and inclusive solutions for the nation.
Charles Callanan, UNOPS Director for South Asia, positioned UNOPS as a bridge-builder, fostering the multi-stakeholder collaborations necessary for the responsible and ethical deployment of AI. He called for translating dialogue into concrete pilot projects and partnerships that demonstrate tangible benefits for communities.
The SDG Café brought together government officials, private sector leaders, tech innovators, academia, and development partners, fostering a collaborative ecosystem for AI-driven development in Bangladesh.
The event served as a catalyst for building a shared vision where AI acts as a powerful, ethical force for accelerating Agenda 2030.
