SDG_01 & All SDGs Reports
Public reporting on university progress and performance related to SDG 1 – No Poverty
Introduction
Al-Balqa Applied University (BAU) demonstrates its commitment to transparency, social responsibility, and inclusive development through the public reporting of its progress and performance related to SDG 1 – No Poverty. As a public applied university with campuses across Jordan, BAU integrates poverty reduction, equal access to education, student support, employability, and community engagement into its institutional development and sustainability activities.
The University publicly communicates relevant policies, initiatives, reports, and evidence through its official website and institutional units responsible for development, quality assurance, sustainability, student support, community engagement, and international rankings. These publicly available resources provide evidence of BAU’s efforts to reduce barriers to higher education, support students from different socio-economic backgrounds, strengthen employability and economic resilience, and contribute to the development of local communities.
BAU’s reporting approach connects SDG 1 – No Poverty with its broader institutional commitments to inclusive education, decent work, gender equality, reduced inequalities, and partnerships for sustainable development. Through scholarships and student-support mechanisms, capacity-building and employability initiatives, community-based projects, and partnerships with public, private, and civil-society organizations, the University seeks to contribute to improved educational and socio-economic opportunities for students and communities.
BAU also maintains a continuous approach to monitoring institutional performance and documenting progress. Relevant information is communicated through institutional reports, policies, news and activity records, sustainability-related publications, and publicly accessible university webpages. This approach supports evidence-based accountability and enables stakeholders to follow the University’s contribution to poverty reduction and inclusive socio-economic development.
Through this commitment to public disclosure, Al-Balqa Applied University recognizes higher education as an important instrument for expanding opportunity, strengthening human capital, improving employability, and supporting inclusive and sustainable development, contributing to the objectives of SDG 1 and the wider 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
Al-Balqa Applied University (BAU) publishes progress on its contributions to the (SDGs) through its official reports and publications. In alignment with SDG 1: No Poverty, BAU has integrated poverty reduction into strategic plan, internal policies, and governance framework. Leveraging its broad geographical presence across Jordan, the university contributes significantly to local community development and poverty alleviation.
Centers and Departments
- Development and Quality Assurance Center – responsible for institutional development, quality assurance, performance monitoring, international rankings, and the documentation and reporting of institutional achievements.
- Deanship of Student Affairs – supports students through services, activities, guidance, and mechanisms that contribute to an inclusive university experience.
- Deanship of Scientific Research and Innovation – supports research, innovation, capacity building, and knowledge creation that contribute to sustainable socio-economic development.
- Sustainability-related initiatives and units – contribute to integrating the Sustainable Development Goals into university planning, activities, and reporting.
- Career guidance, training, and employability initiatives – support students and graduates in developing skills and improving their transition to employment.
- Community engagement and outreach initiatives – extend the University’s educational, training, and social contribution to surrounding communities and vulnerable groups.
- International Rankings and Accreditations Department – coordinates the collection, verification, documentation, and public reporting of evidence related to the University’s contribution to the SDGs and international sustainability and ranking frameworks.