EVALUATION OF SDG16 FROM A PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION PERSPECTIVE: A SYSTEMATIC LITERATURE REVIEW

SDG16 FROM A PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION PERSPECTIVE

Abstract

The United Nations adopted the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in 2015 with the aim of achieving sustainable development on a global scale. These goals possess the qualities of a framework agreement. The SDGs were created to address the most critical economic, social, and environmental issues facing the world, with the goal of establishing achievable targets for solving these issues by 2030. The goals are based on tangible data and consist of 17 objectives that serve as a roadmap for sustainable development. The SDGs are designed to address systemic and structural barriers to sustainable development, such as social, economic, ecological, and structural problems. They are tailored to meet the specific needs of each country while aiming to overcome these obstacles and promote further progress. Furthermore, countries are categorized based on their level of development, and through collaborative efforts, their progress in fulfilling their assigned roles in addressing local, regional, and global issues is monitored annually using statistical data. The annual reports track the level of achievement in resolving these problems. The prerequisite for SDGs to give the desired results in applications; their inclusion in public administration, national policies, strategies and implementation plans. The primary aim of this research is to conduct an exploratory study to investigate the academic discourse surrounding SDG 16, which is closely linked with public administration. The focus of the study is to identify the specific areas where SDG 16 is discussed at an academic level. The purpose of SDG 16 is to foster sustainable development by promoting peaceful and inclusive societies. It also aims to establish inclusive, accountable, and effective institutions at all levels while ensuring equal access to justice for all individuals. Using the 12 goals and 24 indicators developed to monitor the realization of these goals, we examined articles in the Web of Science database. Based on our review of the literature, we provide suggestions for the future by evaluating the current situation with sistematic literature review.