UN OHCHR Alignment

The CSIG aligns with the UN OHCHR’s (Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights) framework connecting good governance and human rights through four key areas: democratic institutions, public service delivery, anti-corruption, and the rule of law. These will be CSIG’s thematic focus areas for advising, training, and capacity-building, with particular emphasis on supporting leadership and governance aligned with UN SDG16 and SDG17 targets and the human rights and anti-corruption Principles of the UN Global Compact.

Democratic Institutions

The CSIG supports developing effective, accountable, and transparent institutions [SDG 16.6] and promotes responsive, inclusive, and representative decision-making [SDG 16.7]. It also focuses on ethical leadership, organizational change, governance systems, and advising on e-democracy.

Public Service Delivery

The CSIG strengthens national institutions and builds capacity [SDG 16a] by advising on joined-up government, human resource management, change management, procurement transparency, stakeholder engagement, monitoring and evaluation systems, balancing societal demands, and amplifying civic and media voices. It also enhances policy coherence for sustainable development [SDG 17.14] by supporting sustainability planning, human security, aid policy and management, and engagement with Voluntary National Reviews [VNRs] and the UN High-Level Political Forum (HLPF).

Anti-Corruption

The CSIG aims to counter and reduce corruption and bribery [SDG 16.5] by addressing various forms of corruption, including petty, grand, systemic, and political, as well as strategic and transnational crimes like money laundering. It also tackles illicit economies, kleptocracy, misuse of aid, and security service malpractice. Additionally, it supports free and fair elections, integrity in public life, watchdog institutions, and whistle-blowers.

Rule of Law

The CSIG promotes non-discriminatory laws and policies for sustainable development [SDG 16b] by advising on rule of law policies, resource prioritization, instrument specification, framework drafting, institutional capacity building, and effective implementation. It supports human rights norms, integrity in justice systems, gender equality, non-discrimination, and building trust in legal proceedings.