Voluntary National Review 2022 Thematic Report: Local Level Alignment with the SDGs and Recommendations for Strengthening Localization

This thematic report assesses local level alignment with the SDGs and identifies recommendations for strengthening localization. The report sought to examine the extent of awareness of the SDGs amongst local authorities, identifies the key stakeholders in localization and the mechanisms that exist for coordination that translates national strategies at the local level and whether there is an enabling environment for local authorities to be involved in SDG planning and implementation. It further discusses the strategies to promote greater local ownership, innovation and support for SDGs localization.