"What Elephant?" Framing Governance Reforms in Real-World Conditions Read more about "What Elephant?" Framing Governance Reforms in Real-World Conditions As mindsets and institutions take a long time to change, implementing sustainable reforms instead of practicing good enough governance is the right approach. Reforms, however, are not sustained when preferences differ between those stated and the ones revealed. Political commitment is a necessary condition for sustainable reforms to take place at all levels of government.
"What Elephant?" Framing Governance Reforms in Real-World Conditions Read more about "What Elephant?" Framing Governance Reforms in Real-World Conditions Focusing on a country's institutions and its political economy enhances understanding of the reform process. This learning event was held in the context that even as Asia has prospered under real-world conditions, "good governance" tends to be displaced by "good enough governance." It discussed how to frame and communicate reforms in this conceptual shift.
Challenge and Solution in Collecting and Processing Data for Sustainable Development Goals Read more about Challenge and Solution in Collecting and Processing Data for Sustainable Development Goals As the implementation and monitoring of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development will heavily depend upon the availability of good and quality data, the formulation of a clear operational definition for each indicator of the sustainable development goals is essential. Enhancing NGOs’ capacity with continued support from international agencies as development partners is the key to achieving success in responding to global challenges.
Monitoring the Sustainable Development Goals: Philippine Initiatives for Managing for Results Read more about Monitoring the Sustainable Development Goals: Philippine Initiatives for Managing for Results The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development is embedded in the development plans of the Philippines. This presentation discusses the mechanisms for managing results in the implementation and monitoring of the sustainable development goals (SDGs) in the country. The challenges encountered in localizing the SDGs, engaging development stakeholders, and meeting evaluation capacity are also examined.
Governance and Service Delivery: Practical Lessons for Subnational Governments through a Case Study on ADB’s Support to Nepal Read more about Governance and Service Delivery: Practical Lessons for Subnational Governments through a Case Study on ADB’s Support to Nepal Success in the achievement of the sustainable development goals starts with localization of the global agenda that positively impacts the lives of citizens through improved service delivery. This improved service delivery translates to effective delivery mechanisms which in turn strengthen the capacities of local governments.
What are the Implications for Local Governments and their Inclusive Service Delivery? Read more about What are the Implications for Local Governments and their Inclusive Service Delivery? Governments around the world can pursue sustainable development more effectively by embracing a whole-of-government approach in their adaptation of the institutional framework for implementation of the global sustainable development goals (SDGs). A holistic, innovative, and inclusive approach combined with participatory governance is critical for effective implementation of the SDGs at the local level.
Infrastructure and Inclusive Sustainable Development in Chile Read more about Infrastructure and Inclusive Sustainable Development in Chile Sustainable infrastructure development in Chile is in line with the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and involves the participation of public, private, and civil society actors. While social evaluation of projects should be complemented by disaster risk assessment, the creation of sustainable and resilient public infrastructure requires the implementation of management strategies on disaster risk reduction.
Post-Conflict in Colombia Read more about Post-Conflict in Colombia Citizen participation remains a big challenge in post-conflict Colombia despite the economic and social progress achieved in the early 2010s. Planning for peacebuilding started with the creation of a national development plan that highlights the sustainable development goals as a core component of the peacebuilding process.
Sustainable Development Goals in Mexico and Subnational Monitoring: Experience of Jalisco Read more about Sustainable Development Goals in Mexico and Subnational Monitoring: Experience of Jalisco With Mexico adopting the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development as a state commitment in September 2015, a political council headed by the country’s president was created the following year to integrate the actions of the main stakeholders of the agenda, and to forge a consensus on the next steps. The subnational perspective of monitoring the sustainable development goals in the country is also explained in this presentation through the case of the Development Indicators Monitoring Program in Jalisco.
The Sustainable Development Goals and Managing for Results: Argentina Read more about The Sustainable Development Goals and Managing for Results: Argentina By linking the sustainable development goals (SDGs) and targets to public policy decisions, the Government of Argentina fully commits itself to the implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. Ensuring achievement of the SDGs in Argentina will require the establishment of an institutional framework and a strong political will at all levels to take ownership for the achievement of the goals.