ESCWA Publication: E/ESCWA/CL2.GPID/2023/Guide.2
Country: Arab region
Publication Type: Training material
Cluster: Gender Justice, Population and Inclusive Development
Focus Area: 2030 Agenda, Financing for development, Governance & enabling environment, Resilient development & conflict prevention
Initiatives: Enhancing integrated national development planning, Sustainable urban development, Governance and institution building, Development challenges
SDGs: Agenda 2030, Goal 1: No Poverty, Goal 3: Good Health and Well-Being, Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities, Goal 13: Climate Action, Goal 16: Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions, Goal 17: Partnerships for the Goals
Keywords: Arab countries, Cities, Decision-making, Governance, Guidelines, Local government, Project evaluation, Project monitoring, Resilience, Stakeholder engagement, Sustainable development, Urban development
Practical guidelines for Voluntary Local Reviews in the Arab region
July 2024
Practical guidelines for Voluntary Local Reviews in the Arab region provides a comprehensive framework for local governments to engage effectively with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). It emphasizes the importance of localizing these goals to meet regional challenges and offers a structured approach for developing and implementing Voluntary Local Reviews (VLRs). The document advocates for participatory, inclusive, evidence-based processes, ensuring that VLRs reflect diverse community needs and perspectives.
The guidelines offer practical, actionable advice, integrating international and regional experiences to enhance governance and stakeholder engagement. They explore the phases of the VLR process from inception to monitoring and evaluation, and stress the significance of multi-level and multi-sectoral cooperation. The document constitutes a crucial tool for empowering local governments in the Arab region, providing them with the necessary resources and knowledge to contribute meaningfully to advancing sustainable urban development.
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Practical guidelines for Voluntary Local Reviews in the Arab region provides a comprehensive framework for local governments to engage effectively with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). It emphasizes the importance of localizing these goals to meet regional challenges and offers a structured approach for developing and implementing Voluntary Local Reviews (VLRs). The document advocates for participatory, inclusive, evidence-based processes, ensuring that VLRs reflect diverse community needs and perspectives.
The guidelines offer practical, actionable advice, integrating international and regional experiences to enhance governance and stakeholder engagement. They explore the phases of the VLR process from inception to monitoring and evaluation, and stress the significance of multi-level and multi-sectoral cooperation. The document constitutes a crucial tool for empowering local governments in the Arab region, providing them with the necessary resources and knowledge to contribute meaningfully to advancing sustainable urban development.
