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Outcome Report of the Workshop on Building Partnerships for Sound Policymaking and Effective Institutions to Implement the Sustainable Development Goals at the Local Level
January 03, 2024
The Workshop on “Building Partnerships for Sound Policymaking and Effective Institutions to Implement the Sustainable Development Goals at the Local Level” was the first international workshop that demonstrated the successful collaboration among the United Nations Project Office on Governance (UNPOG/DPIDG/UN DESA) in collaboration with the Ministry of the Interior and Safety of the Republic of Korea (MOIS) and 7 national research institutions such as the Korea Institute of Public Administration (KIPA), Korea Research Institute for Local Administration (KRILA), National Disaster Management Research Institute (NDMI), Korea Local Information Research and Development Institute (KLID), Korea Island Development Institute (KIDI), Korean Federation of Community Credit Cooperatives (KFCC) and Saemaul Foundation. The primary focus of the workshop was to foster partnerships among national research institutions, local and regional governments, and national government ministries to provide insights on how to develop policies related to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) at the local level. The event provided a significant opportunity for several actors, especially the national research institutions, to enhance their roles and contributions towards achieving SDG localization.
This Outcome Report emphasizes the critical role of collaboration among national research institutions, local and regional governments, and national government ministries in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) at the local level. It begins with the recognition of the urgent need for action in addressing unprecedented global challenges and highlights the importance of partnerships and concludes with a reflection on the importance of collaboration among national research institutions, local and regional governments, and national government ministries. It highlights the role of evidence-based policymaking and the need for supportive national policies to encourage national research institutions to actively contribute to SDG implementation. Overall, the report underscores the significance of partnerships in translating global goals into local policies and initiatives.
