ESCWA Publication: E/ESCWA/RFSD/2021/INF.11
Country: Arab region
Publication Type: Information material
Cluster: 2030 Agenda and SDG Coordination
Focus Area: 2030 Agenda
Initiatives: Arab Forum for Sustainable Development
SDGs: Agenda 2030, Goal 16: Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
Keywords: Covid-19, Sustainable development, Peace, Justice, Public institutions, Institution building, Accountability
SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
March 2021
The outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the weakness of institutions in many Arab countries, which undermines the ability of the State to respond quickly and effectively to crises. Weak rule of law, low adherence to universal human rights treaties and conventions, lack of accountability, increasing lack of trust, and protracted conflict and occupation already impeded Arab countries’ ability to achieve SDG 16 and all the other SDGs. Genuine political will to address the root causes of these challenges and to open civic space are necessary to transition to just, peaceful and inclusive societies, as is the creation of effective, transparent and accountable institutions capable of supporting all 17 SDGs.
Occupation and conflict continue to affect millions in the region. These conditions increase the vulnerability of individuals and communities and their risk of contracting the virus, and compromise the ability of Governments at all levels to respond to the pandemic and protect lives and livelihoods. They also place serious constraints on the region’s ability to recover from the pandemic.
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The outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the weakness of institutions in many Arab countries, which undermines the ability of the State to respond quickly and effectively to crises. Weak rule of law, low adherence to universal human rights treaties and conventions, lack of accountability, increasing lack of trust, and protracted conflict and occupation already impeded Arab countries’ ability to achieve SDG 16 and all the other SDGs. Genuine political will to address the root causes of these challenges and to open civic space are necessary to transition to just, peaceful and inclusive societies, as is the creation of effective, transparent and accountable institutions capable of supporting all 17 SDGs.
Occupation and conflict continue to affect millions in the region. These conditions increase the vulnerability of individuals and communities and their risk of contracting the virus, and compromise the ability of Governments at all levels to respond to the pandemic and protect lives and livelihoods. They also place serious constraints on the region’s ability to recover from the pandemic.
