Under the generous patronage of Professor Hassan Shaker Majdi, President of al-mustaqbal University, and in cooperation with the Babil Governorate Diwan and the Sustainable Development Division at al-mustaqbal University, the first sustainable development course for members of the Governorate Diwan was launched today. The course was titled: "Developing the Capacities of Members of the Babil Governorate Diwan in the Field of Sustainable Development." The course was opened by Professor Muzaffar Al-Zuhairi, Scientific and Academic Supervisor, who emphasized the vital role played by the Continuing Education Center in supporting and developing the cadres of state institutions, particularly with regard to sustainable development issues, given their strategic importance in achieving a balance between economic growth and the preservation of environmental and social resources. In his lecture, Professor Khaled Al-Salihi, Head of the Sustainable Development Division, addressed the most important concepts and tools of sustainable development, highlighting their practical applications and how to integrate them into the work of state institutions to improve service delivery and achieve development goals.