مجلة الدراسات التجارية والاقتصادية المعاصرة
Volume 9, Numéro 1, Pages 99-116
2026-01-20

Orchestrating Sustainability: Meta-governance As A Catalyst For Cross-sectoral Collaboration On The Sdgs

Authors : Dahman Abdulhak .

Abstract

This research investigates how meta-governance functions as a reflective governance system which directs intricate governance relationships for SDG implementation. The research defines meta-governance through network governance theory and institutionalist approaches and deliberative policy design as the active management of hierarchical and market-based and networked governance systems to achieve cross-sectoral coherence and normative legitimacy and adaptive capacity. The research uses qualitative literature-based methods to demonstrate that meta-governance success depends on institutional resilience together with inclusive leadership and embedded reflexivity. The implementation of meta-governance faces ongoing obstacles because of procedural redundancy and symbolic participation and entrenched power asymmetries. The research demonstrates that meta-governance functions as a context-dependent tool which helps unite fragmented groups while improving collective action. The research adds to sustainable governance theory while providing practical recommendations for policy development in multilevel governance systems.

Keywords

Meta-governance, Sustainable Development Goals, Policy coherence, Cross-sectoral collaboration, Reflexive governance