1. SDG16 in the Pacific 2019: Strengthening and legitimising institutions to achieve sustainable development
- Author:
- Murray Ackman, David Hammond, Clarissa Cooney, and Yangyang (Liz) Liu
- Publication Date:
- 02-2019
- Content Type:
- Special Report
- Institution:
- Institute for Economics & Peace (IEP)
- Abstract:
- Strengthening and increasing the legitimacy of institutions and the rule of law is fundamental for development outcomes in the Pacific region. This is especially true with significant changes projected relating to the environment, demographics and socio-economics. Strong institutions are essential to respond to these changes. However, institution building can be slow and challenging and resources are limited. Measurement of progress will help guide decision making and prioritisation. There are challenges to measurement in the region including vast geographic spreads, high cultural and linguistic diversity, small and sometimes remote populations and relatively low internal capacity. This necessitates innovative approaches to measurement. One such approach is the development of a regional index based on expert interviews.
- Topic:
- Development, Sustainable Development Goals, and Peace
- Political Geography:
- Australia/Pacific