Long-term pathways for the implementation of the SDGs: the governance implications
The 2030 Agenda and the Sustainable Development Goals adopted in 2015 are a universal plan of action for humankind. Yet, four years after their adoption many countries are not yet on track to meeting the SDGs by 2030. Independent assessments by the OECD, SDSN, and others show that no country has achieved all SDGs. Trend analyses also suggest that no country is on track towards meeting all the goals by 2030. For many goals, particularly relating to social inclusion and environmental sustainability, some countries are actually moving further away from the targets. This paper explores how strategic design and public management practices and procedures can be leveraged to help achieve the long-term pathways towards the successful implementation of the SDGs.
