A journey of innovating governance at the local level

The SDGs are integrated and no single solution can address them in isolation. The fast-changing and complex nature of development challenges necessiates innovating traditional governance approaches to better understand, analyze, and navigate these interconnected issues. Locally driven, innovative governance approaches — grounded in community needs, human-centric design, and adaptability — offer pathways to advance inclusiveness, resilience, and sustainability in local development.

UNDP is at the forefront of pioneering and implementing innovative governance approaches, supporting a range of regional projects and initiatives that exemplify our commitment to driving meaningful, sustainable change in people's livelihoods.