COVID-19 and governance in the Global South (Global Solutions Journal, Issue 8)

There is no doubt that the COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the importance of governance arrangements, both nationally and globally. The varying effectiveness of the pandemic response across countries and regions has depended largely on the capacity of societies to reach agreements and follow them collectively. We have seen the relevance of the quality of governance across different levels (global, national, and local) and among different actors (public, corporate, etc.) impacting both the short-term response to this crisis, and the long-term achievement of the 2030 Agenda. 

With this in mind, Southern Voice and UNDP’s Oslo Governance Centre joined forces to drive a conversation across the Global South on the emerging trends on governance during the pandemic, and the implications for SDG 16 and the 2030 Agenda more broadly.