Meta-Governance of Actors in Achieving Sustainable Development Goals: A Conceptual Framework for the Housing Sector
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https://doi.org/10.67151/rujbas.v1i1.37Keywords:
Sustainable Development Goals, institutional adaptation, housing, meta-governanceAbstract
The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development outlines seventeen interconnected goals, with the housing sector being one of the most directly and indirectly linked to their achievement. However, traditional governance models based on hierarchical and sectoral structures are no longer capable of effectively managing institutional complexities and the vertical and horizontal coordination required to implement these goals. This necessitates the development of more integrated and flexible governance frameworks, particularly in Arab countries. Therefore, this study aimed to develop a meta-governance model adaptable to Arab institutional specificities to enhance the implementation of housing-related Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The study employed a multi-stage methodology: the first stage used a descriptive-analytical approach to review and analyze SDG goals and indicators, and to assess the capacity of the current institutional framework to support their implementation. The second stage involved content analysis of national reports and previous studies to identify the roles of various actors and their engagement mechanisms. The third stage relied on a comparative analysis of selected international experiences to draw lessons learned, followed by a model design methodology to develop the proposed meta-governance model. The findings revealed institutional fragmentation, weak sectoral coordination and integration, centralized decision-making, overlapping jurisdictions, and a limited role for scientific research and awareness-raising. The study concluded by proposing institutional updates and recommendations based on meta-governance to bolster the implementation of SDGs within the housing sector.
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