WDO MEMBERS PERSPECTIVE INTERVIEW DISCUSSIONs
with THE following
wdo members
JESSICA HANSON WDO SECRETARIAT MEMBER WDC MANAGER
LUISA BOCCHEITTO DILKI de SILVA WDO SECRETARY GENERAL WDO PRESIDENT 2003-2018 2017-2019
BRANDON GIEN WDO SENATOR & PRESIDENT 2013-2015
She emphasized on WDC programme’s cities. Preliminary steps developed to align the WDC selection procedure of the cities with the UN SDGS. This includes creation of questions in WDC application form that have been developed based on UN SDGs and in-particular SDG 11.
She believes on conveying adequate messages and creating awareness through fundamental criterions which should highlight and promote the initiative of SDG 11 for city development strategies.
She highlights that WDC programme’s flexibility and the vision of its objectives align with SDG 11 implentation idea. The programme is considerably flexible in integrating new design strategies and ideas that can benefit WDO.
He believes in raising the importance of the aspect of design. The progamme has the ability to accentuate the importance of design but potential redesigning of the programme is required to create strong connection between design and SDGs.
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Jessica highlights the importance of WDC programe procedure and finance.
Luisa prioritizes the importance of UN SDGs and Citizens’ awareness.
15 - SDG 11 for THE WDC programme’s future strategies
WDC programme and SDG 11iniatiatve were the main discussion areas highlighted.
Revolved around connecting design to UN SDGs in creating a strategic design framework.