Horizontal and vertical institutional coordination, which requires, among other things, re-examining the respective responsibilities of all levels of government, is one of the key ingredients to ensuring the implementation of the SDGs. The effective localization of the SDGs also depends on the government's capacity to promote policy coherence by strengthening the institutional capacity of local authorities.
This session will provide an opportunity to discuss how to develop institutional frameworks, mechanisms, and governance structures that enable national and local governments to share responsibilities and resources. It will also examine local authorities' pivotal roles in localizing and implementing the SDGs. Bringing local governments into the picture of the implementation of the SDGs is vital not only to foster coherence and harmonization across levels of administration but also to improve efficiency in service delivery.