Ingeborg and Louis wrote this guest article for IISD , following discussions at e.g. the HLPF. We argue that while the SDGs require breaking down “mental silos” to allow for change, the common call to break down institutional silos poses risks. Institutions provide the necessary structure, reliability, transparency and communication points. Instead of breaking them down, we need to teach silos to dance.
New governance insights to advance the Sustainable Development Goals and eradicate poverty
From 15-19 April 2023, the United Nations Committee of Experts on Public Administration (CEPA) meets at the UN HQ in New York for its annual session. As vice chair, Louis Meuleman and the other...