05. UCLG Observatories: follow-up and monitoring of the agendas Monitoring and reporting on the SDGs within the framework of the UN is primarily quantitative and undertaken at national level. The IAEG-SDG has already developed 230 indicators to measure implementation. Each UN agency will be responsible for monitoring and reporting on specific goals and targets. However, this process is accompanied by National Voluntary Reviews reporting on: • Enabling policy environments • Ownership of the SDGs for all stakeholders involved • Incorporation of the SDGs in national frameworks
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• Integration of the economic, social and environmental dimensions of sustainable development • The systematic assessment of SDG implementation and in-depth data on certain goals • Thematic analyses consistent with the High-Level Political Forum cycles • Analysis of institutional change, with a focus on allocation of responsibilities and resources across all levels of governance, including local and regional governments Inclusive processes for these national voluntary reviews should serve to foster dialogue and collaboration between central and subnational governments.