UN Global Compact head hails China's contribution to achieving SDGs

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UN Global Compact head hails China's contribution to achieving SDGs

STORY: UN Global Compact head hails China's contribution to achieving SDGs DATELINE: Jan. 20, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:15 LOCATION: DAVOS, Switzerland CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Davos meeting 2. SOUNDBITE (English): SANDA OJIAMBO, Assistant secretary general & CEO, UNGC 3. various of Davos street views STORYLINE: The head of the United Nations Global Compact (UNGC) said at the World Economic Forum (WEF) that she was optimistic about China's economic performance this year and that the country's contribution to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030 was crucial. SOUNDBITE (English): SANDA OJIAMBO, Assistant secretary general & CEO, UNGC "China is a dynamic and fast-moving and fast-growing economy. I think that also with the population it has, the impact that China could have on abating or mitigating the climate crisis is significant. Significant gains have been made in social development, it would be great to see those continue. But nevertheless, I think China plays an import

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