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We believe that governments hold
the longest levers to catalyze change.

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Here are two things that governments
should consider

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to supercharge progress on SDGs (Sustainable Development Goals)

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The first is looking for ways
to align SDGs with national priorities

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and shaping the political narrative
accordingly.

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Whether you are a low-income country
attempting to reduce poverty

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or a high-income country
hoping to reduce environmental footprint,

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there are SDGs that clearly link
to our national agenda.

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Governments
should articulate a clear vision

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outlining the local benefits
that come with tackling priority SDGs,

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and this may involve
making public commitments

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to mobilize key stakeholders for action.

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Second, once a vision and political
narrative have been established,

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governments should consider the tools
they have to enact

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change and deploy them strategically.

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The levers that governments have on
hand are not new,

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but there is room for innovation.

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Our experience suggests
that government should adopt an impact

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acceleration framework by thinking big,

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starting small, and scaling fast.

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This means designing transformative,

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paradigm shifting programs
with ambitious long-term goals

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complete with short term milestones.

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Establishing these sorts of programs
will enable governments to secure

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not just near-term financing,
but long term commitment

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to budgets and partnerships
that can scale impact.

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Governments can also deploy
bespoke regulations and policies,

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focusing on incentivizing
the right set of behaviors

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versus solely addressing the wrong.

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By considering these themes, governments
can realize national goals

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while setting us back on the course
to achieve critical progress

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on SDGs, on a national and global scale.