OVERVIEW

International organizations, governments, and civil society have come to a consensus over the last decade on the importance of good governance in economic and social development (Dressel, 2005). Governments must include the public and private sectors in the development and implementation of reforms or policies that are aligned with the SDGs and grounded in the local context. Moreover, the efficiency and impact of the government can be increased by strengthening good governance, especially in accountability, transparency, participation, and predictability (Dressel, 2005). Thus, this year’s theme, Anchoring Sustainable Philippine Development in the Pillars of Innovative and Participatory Governance, highlights the critical role of innovation in fortifying various aspects of good governance toward transformative policymaking to promote an inclusive, resilient, and sustainable future for Filipinos.