Achieving Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Through Transformative Governance Practices and Vertical Collaboration at the National and Subnational Levels in Asia Pacific

SDplanNet is a sustainable development planning network created to help government professionals at the national and subnational levels share best practices and build capacity in the preparation and implementation of strategies for sustainable development and inclusive and fair green economies and as a vehicle to assist in implementing Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

This paper is a synopsis of discussions held at the SDplanNet Asia Pacific regional workshop series that took place in Incheon Korea from April 7–9, 2014. The workshop was attended by participants from diverse government and non-government agencies active at the national level across Asia Pacific, as well as regional organizations and networks that have mandates for sustainable development and planning at the regional levels.