通过和平、公正和强大的机构视角进行2025年自愿国家审查（英）2025

2025 of Peaceful, Just and Strong Institutions Acknowledgements Authors:Priya Sood,Juno Mcmillon,Thea UrkeEditor:Margaret ChiCover and design:Thea Urke,Grecia Argel Camacho Dominguez United Nations Development Programme(UNDP) UNDP is the leading United Nations organization fighting to end the injustice of poverty,inequality,and climate change.Working with our broad network of experts and partners in 170 countries,wehelp nations to build integrated,lasting solutions for people and planet. Copyright©UNDP 2025.All rights reserved.United Nations Development ProgrammeOne United Nations Plaza,New York,NY 10017,USA UNDP Global Policy Centre for GovernanceKongens gate 14 Disclaimers:The views expressed in this publication are those of the author(s)and do notnecessarily represent those of the United Nations,including UNDP,or the UN Member States.Inaddition,the present report consists of a literature review of the reports presented to the High- Financial support:The production of this report was made possible due to financial contributions Contact:sdg16indicators@undp.org SDG 16 Coverage in the Report Abbreviations ECOSOCUnited Nations Economic and Social CouncilGBVGender-Based Violence Introduction Nearly a decade since the adoption of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development,countriesaround the world continue to align their national priorities with its transformative vision for people, planet,prosperity,peace,and partnership.Central to this process are the Voluntary National The 2025 session of the Economic and Social Council(ECOSOC)and the HLPF was held under thetheme“Advancing sustainable,inclusive,science-and evidence-based solutions for the 2030Agenda and its SDGs for leaving no one behind.”The in-depth review of five goals:SDG 3(GoodHealth and Well-being),SDG 5(Gender Equality),SDG 8(Decent Work and Economic Growth),SDG14(Life Below Water),and SDG 17(Partnerships for the Goals),underscored the interdependencebetween social inclusion,economic resilience,and institutional strength.Against this backdrop,this Since the first VNRs were presented in 2016,the goal of promoting peaceful and inclusivesocieties,ensuring access to justice for all,and building effective,accountable,and inclusiveinstitutions(SDG 16),has evolved from a relatively underreported and politically sensitive area to a This report examines 35 VNRs presented at the 2025 HLPF,covering submissions from Africa,Asiaand the Pacific,Latin America and the Caribbean,Eastern Europe,and Western Europe and OtherStates.It assesses how governments are incorporating SDG 16 targets,the extent and quality ofreporting,the use of digital technologies to modernise institutions,and the integration of In documenting progress,this publication aims to provide practical insights for policymakers,statisticians,and development practitioners.It showcases country innovations—from digital justiceplatforms and open-data systems to community-based monitoring and participatory governance Ultimately,this analysis reaffirms that SDG 16 remains the backbone of the 2030 Agenda.Withoutpeace,justice,and strong institutions,progress towards other goals cannot be sustained.Ascountriesenter the final stretch toward 2030,strengthening transparent,accountable,and Introduction SDG 16 remains a vital entry point of the2030 Agenda,shaping how countries buildtheenabling environment for sustainabledevelopment.Peace,justice,and stronginstitutionsare widely recognised as thebackbone of progress across all other Goals,providingthegovernancestructures,accountability mechanisms,and participatoryspacesthroughwhichinclusiveand Review Criteria This report reviews the 35 VNRs formallypresented at the HLPF 2025.Of the totalreports,10 were from Africa,13 from Asia andthe Pacific,6 from Latin America and the Against this backdrop,the analysis considers(i)whether the countries reported on theSDG 16 targets(ii)the extent of the reportingon these targets;(iii)how countries are using Accountability in Action: What a Decade ofVNRs Tells Us About Peace, Justice and Strong Since the first Voluntary National Reviews(VNRs)in 2016,Sustainable Development Goal 16(SDG16)has evolved from being underreported to becoming a central focus of national reporting.In itsearly years,SDG 16 was approached with caution,often referenced sparingly and framed as a Momentum around SDG 16 accelerated following its formal review at the 2019 SDG Summit and theHigh-Level Political Forum(HLPF)on Sustainable Development.The COVID-19 pandemic furtherreinforced the importance of effective,accountable,and transparent institutions,bringing renewed Over the past decade,there has been a notable increase in focus on areas such as justice andinstitutional effectiveness.Reporting on access to justice(target 16.3)expanded from modest levelsin 2016 to near-universal coverage by 2025,underscoring the widespread acknowledgement thatequitable justice systems are foundational to the 2030 Agenda.Similarly,targets related to