How does policy coherence shape effectiveness and inequality? Implications for sustainable development and the 2030 Agenda

• DOI: 10.1002/sd.2598
• Publication Date: 2023-05-18T04:39:05Z
• Authors: Katherine Browne; Adis Dzebo; Gabriela Iacobuta; Alexia Faus Onbargi; Zoha Shawoo; Ines Dombrowsky; Mathias Fridahl; Sara Gottenhuber; Åsa Persson
• Keywords: Argument (complex analysis); Underpinning

Abstract During the formulation of 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, many promoted policy coherence as a key tool to ensure achievement Development Goals (SDGs) in way that “leaves no one behind.” Their argument assumed coherent policymaking contributes more effective policies and supports over‐arching efforts reduce inequality. As reaches halfway point, however, countries are falling short on SDGs, particularly SDG 10 (reduce inequality). This study revisits basic assumptions about underpinning SDGs. We systematically screened peer‐reviewed literature identify 40 studies provide evidence whether outcomes helps find did not help inequality majority cases made it worse several. Our findings challenge narrative is necessary pre‐condition progress SDGs all people.