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Background

The voluntary national reviews (VNRs) are at the heart of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. The VNR is a tool used to monitor progress in the implementation of the 2030 Agenda, and to report on the achievement of the SDGs and their respective targets and indicators. In paragraph 74, the 2030 Agenda called for VNRs to be guided by, inter alia, a participatory and evidence-based approach, a focus on people, gender sensitivity, and a focus on the poorest, most vulnerable and neglected groups.

The VNR can be a tool to catalyse and accelerate the work of Governments and civil society in implementing the 2030 Agenda. It is an opportunity to correct action and policies, and to align national priorities with the SDGs.

The Compendium of Good VNR Practices complements the efforts of ESCWA to support the VNR process. Click here for more on ESCWA's VNR support ↗.