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Locating Agenda 2030 and the SDGs: Strengthening Government Action in West Africa

Guidance and systemization of experiences

Local development plays an important role in the development of local economies, enhancing the creation of jobs and livelihoods as well as the provision of basic services to the population, all of which have a significant impact on achieving the Sustainable Development Goals. and the well-being of communities. The search for the most appropriate means of locating the Sustainable Development Goals is essential to the successful implementation and optimization of Agenda 2063 and the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development in Africa. Drawing on research on the state of local governance in West Africa, the report lays the groundwork, highlights best practices, identifies key challenges and proposes strategies and policy options in the following 4 areas : (1) Decentralization and local governance; (2) Local finance and inclusive services; (3) Local Economic Development and (4) Capacity Building. For each section, special considerations and recommendations for fragile and conflict-affected states have been developed.

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Promoting Local Economic Development through Strategic Planning- Volume 2: Manual

Available in Français

This Manual is the second volume in the series on Promoting Local Economic Development (LED) through Strategic Planning. The Manual is designed as a resource guide to walk stakeholders and local LED p...

Developed by United Nations Human Settlements Program...

Posted by Local2030

Guidance and systemization of experiences

Online Course: Sustainable Urban Development

Available in Français

This MOOC is all about the integration of different fields of knowledge within the metropolitan context. The course is set up in a unique matrix format that lets you pursue your line of interest along...

Developed by TU Delft, Wageningen University

Posted by Local2030

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