1st Edition

Advancing and Negotiating Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) A Practical Toolkit

By Frank V. Zerunyan, Yann Duzert Copyright 2025
    200 Pages 79 B/W Illustrations
    by Routledge

    200 Pages 79 B/W Illustrations
    by Routledge

    Advancing and Negotiating Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) presents a negotiation framework based on the principles of network/collaborative governance in implementing UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).  Trialled in the classroom and workplace, the practical toolkit gives you the tools necessary for facilitating future collaboration and knowledge transfer to all those working to strengthen the formulation, implementation, and achievement of SDG-oriented policies. Advancing and Negotiating Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) is essential reading for all those interested in a better and more sustainable future for all.

    Preface,  Prologue,  Introduction and Acknowledgments,  Chapter One - Background and Motivation,  Chapter Two – Collaboration and Co-Creation in Governance,  Chapter Three – Effective Institutions – Research and Cases,  Chapter Four – Effective Institutions – Applied Conceptual Framework,  Chapter Five – Newgotiation – An Ethical and Methodic Process,  Chapter Six – Newgotiation – The 4-10-10 Technique,  Chapter Seven – Newgotiation Applied – Research and Cases,  Chapter Eight – Final Newgotiation Framework and Recommendations      

    Biography

    Frank V. Zerunyan is a Professor of the Practice of Governance at the University of Southern California (USC) Sol Price School of Public Policy (USC Price) and Director of Executive Education, USC’s Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) for the U.S. Air Force, Army, Naval Reserves ROTC, and Nautical Science Programs.  Professor Zerunyan lectures locally and globally to build capacity and foster leadership among public executives worldwide. He is the author of books, book chapters, and many short articles published nationally, internationally, and on his blog page. He has worked with the United Nations’ Innovation Branch as an expert on public administration since 2013.

    Yann Duzert is a professor at Rennes School of Business and visiting professor at various universities across the globe. Yann has authored or co-authored more than 18 books published in several languages. He has been a mediator and coach for Brazilian government leaders and negotiation processes. He has also done training and coaching for many international organizations and corporations. He is co-author of the Manual of Complex Negotiations.