A View of Changes in Institutional Arrangements for SDG Implementation at the National Level Since 2015

There is a trend of broadening and deepening institutionalization of the 2030 Agenda. Yet institutionalization at the country level remains a work in progress – with many countries still putting in place or adjusting parts of their institutional systems for SDG implementation. No regularities or typical patterns of SDG institutionalization are easily identifiable across countries. The sequence and speed of institutional changes relating to the SDGs have varied significantly. Entry points for state and non-state actors to engage with SDG-related institutional processes are multiplying, making institutional arrangements more complex. Yet there are also wide variations in levels of engagement, with potential for greater involvement of different stakeholders in many countries.