Comparative Study of SDG Progress in Japan and Thailand
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The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) have emerged as a crucial priority for governments, as well as companies across industries and sizes worldwide. The SDGs were recently adopted by the United Nations in 2015 and are intended to be achieved by 2030. Given the newness of this concept in the business world, many companies and countries are still seeking optimal approaches to achieving their SDG targets, resulting in significant disparities in opportunities and challenges. However, conducting a comparative analysis of the progress of SDGs in different countries can help identify key similarities and differences, leading to more effective solutions. This study examines the definition and purpose of the SDG concept and provides an overview of the current landscape in Japan and Thailand, followed by a detailed investigation of each country's progress. The study includes a comparative study that summarizes the factors contributing to the differences in progress and offers suggestions for governments and businesses to achieve their SDG targets.
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