SDG 16 VNR Guidance
SDG 16 VNR Guidance
As part of its follow-up and review mechanisms, the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development encourages member states to "conduct regular and inclusive reviews of progress at the national and sub-national levels, which are country-led and country-driven" (paragraph 79). These national reviews are expected to serve as a basis for the regular reviews by the high-level political forum (HLPF), meeting under the auspices of ECOSOC. As stipulated in paragraph 84 of the 2030 Agenda, regular reviews by the HLPF are to be voluntary, state-led, undertaken by both developed and developing countries, and involve multiple stakeholders.
The voluntary national reviews (VNRs) aim to facilitate the sharing of experiences, including successes, challenges and lessons learned, with a view to accelerating the implementation of the 2030 Agenda. The VNRs also seek to strengthen policies and institutions of governments and to mobilize multi-stakeholder support and partnerships for the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals (Source: Sustainable Development Knowledge Platform).
On this page, you will find further resources and guidance on the Voluntary National Reviews related to SDG 16. For any questions or comments, please contact info@sdg16hub.org
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In the absence of this type of information, efforts to support implementation of SDG 16+ are not evidence-based, and are less impactful. In fact, at the launch of a ground-breaking Global Alliance project to measure SDG 16+ in Somalia, UN Police Advisor Luis Carilho and Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary General, Peter de Clerg identified the failure to invest in the measurement systems that underpin evidence-based implementation as a key obstacle to the effectiveness and accountability of peace operations.
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Guides to VNR Reporting
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