The United Nations Sustainable Development Framework (UNSDF) 2017-2021 presents the framework for the partnership between Botswana and the United Nations Development System (UNDS) over the period 2017-2021. It is developed through a consultative process between the Government, development sector stakeholders including academia, civil society, development partners and the UNDS.  The UNSDF 2017-2021 outlines how the UNDS will provide support to broad-based partnerships towards the realization of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development that encompasses the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the Africa Agenda 2063. The 2030 Agenda commits countries and stakeholders to work together to achieve sustained and inclusive economic growth, social development and environmental protection. The Agenda is to be implemented in a manner consistent with existing obligations of member States under international law, including international human rights law, and in particular the commitment to eradicate poverty, address inequalities, end discrimination, and leave no one behind. The 2030 Agenda and other post-2015 agreements make it clear that inclusive, strategic and mutually beneficial partnerships at global, regional, national and local levels are a prerequisite to achieving the SDGs