National Systematization for Voluntary Local Reports (VLR) of the 2030 Agenda; Municipalities of Mexico

Abstract

This paper presents the National Systematization of Voluntary Local Reports (VLR) of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development in Mexican municipalities, developed through the collaboration of the Social and Solidarity Economy Research Network (RIESS) under the Research Networks modality. The project builds on the experience of the Municipal Observatory of Competencies for the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the preparation of the first Voluntary Local Report of Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico.The study applies a glocal and systemic approach based on the Quintuple Helix Systemic (QHS-VLR) methodology, which integrates government, academia, companies, associations, and consultants. This methodology promotes multisectoral participation and enables the articulation of local initiatives with the global framework of the 2030 Agenda. The project fostered social awareness and active engagement across sectors through the NODESS Tijuana program and the RIESS Network, generating social service activities, instructor training involving undergraduate and graduate students, and the development of applied research projects aligned with each SDG.The first VLR of Tijuana (2024) was developed under the leadership of the Technological Institute of Tijuana and the RIESS TecNM Research Network, in coordination with the Municipal Institute of Citizen Participation and with the support of the Executive Council of the 2030 Agenda of the Ministry of Economy. This report has been incorporated into United Nations databases, positioning Tijuana as the first city in Northern Mexico to present a VLR internationally.The results provide a methodological foundation for strengthening regional collaboration and advancing the national systematization of VLRs in Mexico, contributing from academia to evidence-based governance, regulatory strengthening, and systemic cooperation among societal sectors.

Keywords: Social And Solidarity Economy, QHS Mhetodology, QHS-VLR, 2030 Agenda, National Observatory.

DOI: 10.54941/ahfe1007461