CONTENtS Abbreviations
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01
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Statement of the Local and Regional Government Constituency
02 Summary
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03 Introduction
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3.1
Local and regional governments around the world
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04
Methodology and process of preparation of the report
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05
Policy and enabling environment
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5.1
Creating ownership of the SDGs
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5.1.1
Participation of LRGs in the consultation process for the VNR
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5.1.2
The role of LRG associations and networks in awareness-raising and ownership
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5.1.3
The role of national governments and international partners in the mobilization of LRGs
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5.2
Incorporation of the SDGs in national and local policies and strategies
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5.3
Incorporation of LRGs in national institutional frameworks for the implementation and follow-up of the SDGs
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5.3.1
LRG involvement in institutional mechanisms for the implementation of the 2030 Agenda
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5.3.2
Monitoring, reporting and review
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5.4
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Thematic analysis by goals and targets
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5.4.1
Goal 1: End poverty in all its forms everywhere
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5.4.2
Goal 2: End hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition and promote sustainable agriculture
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5.4.3
Goal 5: Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls
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5.4.4
Goal 14: Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources for sustainable development
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Means of implementation
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6.1
Proposals to strengthen sub-national governance and capacities in the VNRs
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6.2
How could the localizing process be effectively financed?
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Conclusions, recommendations and next steps
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7.1
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Next steps