Event: External Support for Decentralization Reforms and Local Governance Systems in the Asia-Pacific Localizing the Sustainable Development Goals: An Overview of the International Debate 27 August 2015 Author / Speaker Jochen Mattern View File This presentation examines the process involved in the formulation of the post-2015 development agenda. It also explains the importance of integrating the concepts of decentralization and local governance in the adoption of the post-2015 development agenda at the local level. Recommendations on localizing the sustainable development goals are shared. Disclaimer The views expressed on this website are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views and policies of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) or its Board of Governors or the governments they represent. ADB does not guarantee the accuracy of the data included in this publication and accepts no responsibility for any consequence of their use. By making any designation of or reference to a particular territory or geographic area, or by using the term “country” in this document, ADB does not intend to make any judgments as to the legal or other status of any territory or area. Download Topics Governance and Public Sector Management