Sustainable Local Development: Consolidated Framework for Cross-Sectoral Cooperation via a Systematic Approach

Cross-sectoral cooperation (CSC) has gained recognition as the key to achieving sustainable development goals within a locality. However, existing studies focused on local (SLD) initiatives resulting from CSC remain sparse. This article aims review CSC–SLD literature, using Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Review and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) method. Research questions were constructed PICOC (population, intervention, comparison, outcomes, context) structure. The identification of scientific works occurred through search relevant keywords, which resulted in final set 38 peer-reviewed manuscripts, 1994 2021. First, main driving forces adopting CSC, achieve SLD, are dispersed at multiple levels, captured contextualised into micro-, meso-, macro- mega-framework. Second, salient aspects addressed literature effective implementation identified classified approaches, governance, structure, actors, psychological social aspects, experiences themes. consolidated guiding principles framework implementing pursue SLD. Additionally, use theories different was discussed. study informs practitioners, policy-makers, researchers fundamentals that need be considered when planning, designing, interventions