UN CEPA submitted a contribution to the July 2019 High-level Political Forum in the SDGs, stating among others that public institutions are not ready to curb the trend of disempowerment, and that we need to move from blueprint thinking to contextualized pathways to empowerment. The Committee emphasizes the need for effective governance, ensuring the means of implementation, empowering local government and joining forces through collaboration and participation. Download the paper.
Can crisis governance drive out capacity for complexity governance?
APR 2023 - The fact that much of the political focus and resources are being used for crisis management can divert attention from complex, ‘wicked’ problems. This blog, first published by UN DESA,...