Implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGS) in Municipalities with Less Than 2,500 Inhabitants: The Agenda Marca Pueblo Project

Sustainability is a fundamental element in the implementation of the 2030 Agenda. It is necessary to meet the needs of current generations without compromising the future. To this end, 14 municipalities in Almeria are participating in the Marca Pueblo Project, which seeks to promote sustainable development and improve municipal management through citizen participation, transparency, and cooperation. At present, the municipalities involved in the project have achieved various successes. However, a stronger strategy based on strategic planning and management at the local level is needed. To adapt this municipal strategy to the SDGs, the creation of a local action forum and the elaboration of a strategic planning guide are proposed. These action plans will be adapted to the reality of each village and will be linked to one or more sustainable objectives, differentiating between general cross-cutting actions and more specific sectoral actions. It will greatly help achieve proper municipal development.