Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are a challenge that many public administrations
face in promoting sustainable growth. Local governments, as the governmental
tier closest to citizens, should deliberate upon strategies and actions attuned to achieving
SDGs for the benefit of their communities. Through a comparative analysis of
Italian and Spanish local governments, this research investigates the conditions that
can support the achievement of SDGs. The results depict the political and financial
levers that can stimulate politicians and policymakers in designing appropriate strategies
and action plans towards the achievement of SDGs, while opening the path for
further research that can support public administrations in their efforts at achieving
sustainable growth.