Tools and Resources
The TAP Network works to empower civil society partners to advance peaceful, just, and inclusive societies (SDG16) and/or accountability for Agenda 2030 at the national and local levels through its broad suite of capacity building tools, resources, and collaborative initiatives.
Halfway to 2030 Report
This Halfway to 2030 Report on SDG16+ represents a joint civil society effort to assess progress towards peaceful, just and inclusive societies at this critical halfway point to the 2030 target date for the implementation of the SDGs in 2023. In addition to providing in-depth analysis around key SDG16+ issues, this report is also intended to provide key recommendations to governments and the international community on where action and ambition must be directed in the second half of SDG implementation to 2030. The report also provides insights into the leadership role of civil society in advancing SDG16+ at all levels to-date, showcasing best practices and case studies around civil society action.
#SDG16Now Campaign
#SDG16Now is a global civil society campaign to support accelerated action towards SDG16+ around peaceful, just and inclusive societies. At the halfway point to the 2030 delivery date for the SDGs and the 2030 Agenda, governments and the international community must reinvigorate commitments and financing for SDG16+, to bring progress towards the SDGs back on track.
Global SDG Accountability Report
The Global SDG Accountability Report is a first-of-its-kind publication that aims to survey the current state of accountability (or lack thereof) for the 2030 Agenda at subnational, national, and international levels. In addition to a varied body of expert insight, this report presents an analysis of the collected reflections and inputs from the SDG Accountability Survey, completed by a diverse set of stakeholders from around the world. In this Global SDG Accountability Report you will also find insights and recommendations for advancing accountability for the 2030 Agenda through the Campaign for a Decade of Accountability for the SDGs
SDG16 in VNRs and Spotlight Reporting
Our new analytical resource “SDG16 in VNRs and Spotlight Reports” launched in collaboration with Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit GmbH (GIZ). Recognizing the “whole of society” approach that is necessary to achieve SDG16 and the 2030 Agenda more broadly, this new report features an in-depth comparative analysis of Civil Society Spotlight Reports and Voluntary National Reviews (VNRs) on SDG16 over a two-year period, and showcases a diverse range of case studies for additional learning. Based on this analysis, the report subsequently provides concrete recommendations for all relevant stakeholders within the broader SDG16 community to enable stronger and more inclusive reporting for SDG16 in subsequent reporting cycles
SDG16 Toolkit
In 2016, the TAP Network produced the “Goal 16 Advocacy Toolkit: A practical guide for stakeholders for national-level advocacy around Peaceful, Just and Inclusive Societies” to support the implementation of and accountability for SDG 16. Building upon the experiences and lessons learned during the first five years of implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, this new resource provides up-to-date information on the approaches, practical steps and key resources that are essential to advance peaceful, just and inclusive societies.
Mainstreaming SDG16: Using the VNRs to Advance More Peaceful, Just and Inclusive Societies
Our new Resource Guide, "Mainstreaming SDG16: Using the VNRs to Advance More Peaceful, Just and Inclusive Societies," is designed for all stakeholders engaged in SDG16 and the VNR process. This resource provides policy guidance, successful case studies, and the sharing of best practices and lessons learned at the national and sub-national levels by effectively leveraging VNR and post-VNR processes. For more information and to download the resource below.
Civil Society Empowerment Report
This “Empowering Civil Society for National Reporting and Action on SDG16” report (Empowering Civil Society report) features a compilation of national civil society case studies and civil society spotlight reports on SDG16. It provides analysis of a range of approaches and methodologies utilized by civil society for implementation and monitoring of SDG16 by civil society, specifically with regards to drafting and disseminating of spotlight reports.
Annual Rome Civil Society Declaration
This annual advocacy resource is developed through extensive consultations with civil society actors working across the SDG16+ landscape. The declaration and its official presentation at the SDG16 Conference each year serves as a key moment and opportunity to highlight the urgency of the international community and Member States to prioritize immediate action on all aspects of SDG16+.
SDG16+ Storytelling Initiative
A joint effort by the Alliance for Peacebuilding (AfP), the Civil Society Platform for Peacebuilding and Statebuilding (CSPPS), Forus International, and the Transparency, Accountability and Participation (TAP) Network, this initiative strengthens local civil society’s collective capacity for storytelling as a fundraising, advocacy, and communications tool around SDG16+. It will build connections across the SDG16+ landscape to share lessons learned and best practices and harmonize and amplify stories of civil society advancing SDG16+ at the national and local levels.
SDG Accountability Handbook
The SDG Accountability Handbook seeks to support national-level civil society hold their government accountable for commitments made in the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development (the 2030 Agenda), including the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Voices of SDG16+ Campaign
Voices of SDG16+: Stories of Global Action is a collaborative campaign to bring the work of civil society on SDG16+ to the global level of discussions at the United Nations. Individuals and partners from around the world will have the opportunity to submit short videos telling their “stories” of best practices and extraordinary efforts being undertaken towards SDG16+ at the national and local levels. The campaign intends to provide a unique and dynamic opportunity for an interactive dialogue between civil society partners working to take forward SDG16+ in their own national contexts around the world, and to showcase their stories – featuring both challenges and successes – and their concrete commitments to advancing SDG16+. Stories will showcase examples of how SDG16+ is being implemented and is helping to positively impact people’s lives. Finalist stories will have the opportunity to be exposed in a hybrid side-event at the HLPF. They will also be featured on a dedicated web platform and be promoted widely via social media.