The College of Administration and Economics holds a training course titled “Green Digital Development”

As part of its efforts to raise awareness about sustainable development concepts and keep pace with modern digital transformations, the Department of Economics at the College of Administration and Economics, University of Diyala, held a training course titled “Green Digital Development,” delivered by Professor Dr. Nadia Mahdi Abdul Qader.

The course aimed to highlight the importance of leveraging modern digital technologies to achieve sustainable development and promote eco-friendly practices across various sectors.

It explored the concept of “green digital development” and its key applications in mitigating the environmental impact of digital activities, optimizing energy and resource consumption, and utilizing digital transformation to enhance institutional performance, foster innovation, and develop services in alignment with sustainable development requirements.

Furthermore, the course emphasized the necessity of integrating technological advancement with environmental preservation by adopting sustainable digital solutions and promoting a culture of responsible technology use—contributing to a more sustainable and efficient future.

This course is part of a series of academic and training initiatives organized by the College to develop skills and expand knowledge on contemporary issues, supporting the University’s commitment to academic excellence, environmental stewardship, and social responsibility.

The training course addressed several of the seventeen Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), most notably Goal 9 (Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure), Goal 13 (Climate Action), and Goal 17 (Partnerships for the Goals), in line with the topics covered during the sessions.