Promote peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development, provide access to justice for all and build effective, accountable and inclusive institutions at all levels 

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Peace Justice and Strong Institutions
Term Slug
peace-justice-and-strong-institutions
SDG Goal Number
16

Statistics

The Regional Statistics Programme advances evidence-based decision-making by strengthening the regional statistical system, coordinating shared statistical strategies (including census planning), and producing regional databases and publications that enable comparability across Member States. In recent reporting, this work has included regional statistical advocacy and the dissemination of thematic outputs (including climate and COVID-19 related statistical bulletins) to support policy design and monitoring.

Legal and Institutional Framework

This programme strengthens the legal and governance foundations of the Community by supporting harmonisation, legal advice, and the development and tracking of instruments signed, ratified, or acceded to by Member States. Annual reporting documents legal instruments and protocols that modernise cooperation arrangements and reinforce the institutional machinery needed for integration to function.

Crime and Security

Crime and security work supports regional coordination to address transnational threats and strengthen prevention, safety, and justice outcomes. Recent reporting highlights preparatory and partnership-building work that applies a public-health approach to crime and violence prevention, involving regional security and health institutions and national stakeholders.

Human Development

Human development advances social resilience by supporting human resource development and complementary social policy initiatives that strengthen capability, inclusion, and opportunity. It treats people-centred development as an essential counterpart to economic integration thus aligning education, skills, and well-being with the demands of a changing regional economy.