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The influence of local government transparency on the implementation of the sustainable development goals in municipalities

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  • Ana-María Ríos
  • María-Dolores Guillamón
  • Bernardino Benito

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Purpose - Nowadays, there is a strong public interest in promoting transparency to be informed about the actions of the public sector. At the same time, there has been a significant change in society’s perceptions and concerns about sustainable development, with a marked increase in attention to this area. In this context, our main objective is to investigate the impact of transparency practices in local government on the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in Spanish municipalities. Design/methodology/approach - We will analyse a sample of 84 municipalities, using the Dynamic Transparency Index published by Dyntra to measure transparency. For the level of implementation of the SDGs, we will use an index specifically created using data from the report “The SDGs in 100 Spanish Cities”, published by the Spanish Network for Sustainable Development in 2020. Findings - Municipalities with a larger dependent population tend to achieve higher SDG levels. Municipalities with lower financial surpluses and more self-generated resources show better SDG implementation. Progressive political parties lean more towards sustainability, and coalition governments show higher SDG implementation than majority governments. Gender appears to play a minor role in SDG implementation, but male leadership is associated with higher levels. Factors such as population density and government transfers do not have a significant impact on SDG implementation levels. Originality/value - This study seeks to address the lack of empirical research on the potential impact of transparency on the achievement of the SDGs, while also taking into account other socio-economic, financial and political aspects of the municipality. In doing so, it also contributes to the limited empirical literature on the determinants of the level of SDG implementation in local governments.

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  • Ana-María Ríos & María-Dolores Guillamón & Bernardino Benito, 2024. "The influence of local government transparency on the implementation of the sustainable development goals in municipalities," Journal of Public Budgeting, Accounting & Financial Management, Emerald Group Publishing Limited, vol. 36(4), pages 417-444, May.
  • Handle: RePEc:eme:jpbafm:jpbafm-12-2023-0229
    DOI: 10.1108/JPBAFM-12-2023-0229
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