The UN Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA), in partnership with the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) and United Cities and Local Governments Middle East and West Asia Section (UCLG-MEWA), has developed practical guidelines to bolster the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in the Arab region.
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This practical guide shares the technical insights and lessons learned from developing Voluntary Local Reviews (VLRs) in the Arab region, which are essential tools for tracking progress and evaluating efforts to achieve the SDGs.
The document also introduces a comprehensive strategy for local governments to develop and implement VLRs, emphasizing the importance of localization, tailoring solutions to address specific regional challenges and presenting ways to articulate cities’ strategic priorities within the global agenda.
Source: https://unescwa.org/publications/practical-guidelines-voluntary-local-reviews-arab-region