The impact of localising sustainable development goals (SDG) in selected Sabah parliamentary constituencies through service-learning concept

Muhamad Azwan Abd Rahman and Eko Prayitno Joko and Muhammad Rahimi Hasan and Nik Hasif (2023) The impact of localising sustainable development goals (SDG) in selected Sabah parliamentary constituencies through service-learning concept. Journal of Technical Education and Training, 15 (3). pp. 245-256. ISSN 2229-8932

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Abstract

This article presents the impact evaluation of the Solution Providers Project, a flagship program of The All-Party Parliamentary Group Malaysia – Sustainable Development Goals (APPGM-SDG) on Civil Society Organization (CSO) Alliance, aimed at reducing inequalities in selected constituencies in Sabah, Malaysia. Focusing on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through the lens of impact evaluator, this study adopts a service-learning conceptual framework and a mix-method research design, combining qualitative approaches (evaluator observation, focus group discussions) with numerical assessments on 15 selected constituencies. Findings reveal that while solution providers express over-optimism about reported projects, beneficiaries encounter diverse challenges in experiencing the intended impact. Data from focus group discussions highlights both success stories and obstacles, showcasing skill acquisition through hands-on experiences. However, beneficiaries’ understanding on SDGs is still at a mediocre level, despite emphasis during planning and execution. Overall, the findings from this impact evaluation can be instrumental in informing decision-making, improving program design, and shedding light on specific policy areas, particularly in reducing multidimensional inequality such as income, consumption inequality and the quality of digital education in the Sabah region.

Item Type:	Article
Keyword:	APPGM-SDG, CSO alliance, solution providers, service learning, SDG, TVET
Subjects:	H Social Sciences > HC Economic history and conditions > HC10-1085 Economic history and conditions > HC79 Special topics Including air pollution, automation, consumer demand, famines, flow of funds, etc. J Political Science > JZ International relations > JZ5-6530 International relations > JZ1305-2060 Scope of international relations. Political theory. Diplomacy
Department:	FACULTY > Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities
Depositing User:	SITI AZIZAH BINTI IDRIS -
Date Deposited:	03 Jul 2025 15:38
Last Modified:	03 Jul 2025 15:38
URI:	https://eprints.ums.edu.my/id/eprint/44332

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