Inner development goals in service of sustainable development goals.
I'm deeply inspired by the Inner Development Goals (IDG) Framework. The IDG Framework is a science-based initiative that identifies essential inner capabilities individuals need to develop to contribute meaningfully toward the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The framework outlines five dimensions and 23 transformational skills that are crucial for personal growth and effective leadership in our rapidly changing, interconnected world. By building these inner capacities, we resource ourselves with the mindsets needed to intentionally co-create a more sustainable and equitable society.
The IDG framework is summarised in the table below.
| Domain | Competency | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Being (Relationship to self) | Inner Compass | Having a deeply felt sense of responsibility and commitment to values and purposes relating to the good of the whole. |
| Integrity and Authenticity | A commitment and ability to act with sincerity, honesty and integrity. | |
| Openness and Learning Mindset | Having a basic mindset of curiosity and a willingness to be vulnerable and embrace change and grow. | |
| Self-awareness | Ability to be in reflective contact with own thoughts, feelings and desires; having a realistic self-image and ability to regulate oneself. | |
| Presence | Ability to be in the here and now, without judgement and in a state of open-ended presence. | |
| Thinking (Cognitive skills) | Critical Thinking | Skills in critically reviewing the validity of views, evidence and plans. |
| Complexity Awareness | Understanding of and skills in working with complex and systemic conditions and causalities. | |
| Perspective Skills | Skills in seeking, understanding and actively making use of insights from contrasting perspectives. | |
| Sense Making | Skills in seeing patterns, structuring the unknown and being able to consciously create stories. | |
| Long-term Orientation and Visioning | Long-term orientation and ability to formulate and sustain commitment to visions relating to the larger context. | |
| Relating (To others and to the world) | Appreciation | Relating to others and to the world with a basic sense of appreciation, gratitude and joy. |
| Connectedness | Having a keen sense of being connected with and/or being a part of a larger whole, such as a community, humanity or global ecosystem. | |
| Humility | Being able to act in accordance with the needs of the situation without concern for one's own importance. | |
| Empathy and Compassion | Ability to relate to others, oneself and nature with kindness, empathy and compassion and address related suffering. | |
| Collaborating (Social skills) | Communication Skills | Ability to really listen to others, foster genuine dialogue, advocate own views skillfully, manage conflicts constructively, and adapt communication to diverse groups. |
| Co-creation Skills | Skills and motivation to build, develop and facilitate collaborative relationships with diverse stakeholders, characterised by psychological safety and genuine co-creation. | |
| Inclusive Mindset and Intercultural Competence | Willingness and competence to embrace diversity and include people and collectives with different views and backgrounds. | |
| Trust | Ability to show trust and to create and maintain trusting relationships. | |
| Mobilisation Skills | Skills in inspiring and mobilising others to engage in shared purposes. | |
| Acting (Enabling change) | Courage | Ability to stand up for values, make decisions, take decisive action and, if need be, challenge and disrupt existing structures and views. |
| Creativity | Ability to generate and develop original ideas, innovate and be willing to disrupt conventional patterns. | |
| Optimism | Ability to sustain and communicate a sense of hope, positive attitude and confidence in the possibility of meaningful change. | |
| Perseverance | Ability to sustain engagement and remain determined and patient even when efforts take a long time to bear fruit. |
The IDG framework hopes to support progress against the SDG. The SDGs are a universal call to action to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure that all people enjoy peace and prosperity by 2030. They are a blueprint for a better and more sustainable future for all. The IDG framework empowers individuals to develop essential inner capacities and transformational skills needed to effectively co-create solutions that advance the SDGs.
The goals are outlined in the table below.
| Goal | Title | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Goal 1 | No Poverty | By 2030, eradicate extreme poverty for all people everywhere. |
| Goal 2 | Zero Hunger | End hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition by 2030. |
| Goal 3 | Good Health and Well-being | Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages by 2030. |
| Goal 4 | Quality Education | Ensure that all girls and boys complete free, equitable and quality primary and secondary education by 2030. |
| Goal 5 | Gender Equality | To achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls. |
| Goal 6 | Clean Water and Sanitation | Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all by 2030. |
| Goal 7 | Affordable and Clean Energy | Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all by 2030. |
| Goal 8 | Decent Work and Economic Growth | Promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth. |
| Goal 9 | Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure | Build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization and foster innovation by 2030. |
| Goal 10 | Reduced Inequality | Reduce inequality within and among countries by 2030. |
| Goal 11 | Sustainable Cities and Communities | Make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable. |
| Goal 12 | Responsible Consumption and Production | Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns. |
| Goal 13 | Climate Action | Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts. |
| Goal 14 | Life Below Water | Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources for sustainable development. |
| Goal 15 | Life on Land | Protect, restore and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems, combat desertification and halt biodiversity loss. |
| Goal 16 | Peace and Justice Strong Institutions | Promote peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development; provide access to justice for all. |
| Goal 17 | Partnerships to achieve the Goal | Strengthen the means of implementation and revitalize the global partnership for sustainable development. |
It is my intentions to weave the IDG and SDG into my offering for Yebokola. I have been working towards integrating the IDG into my own personal development plan.
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