The UNESCAP Voluntary Local Review (VLR) platform was developed to help local governments track progress toward the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals through an accessible, engaging, and user-friendly website. The project focused on delivering a clean, interactive UI with minimal custom JavaScript to manage costs while promoting intuitive navigation and content discovery.
Using Drupal’s built-in features, including the Books module, the platform enabled easy content management and incorporated gamified elements like progress tracking and badges to boost user engagement. The responsive design ensured accessibility across devices. The result was a significant increase in user interaction, longer session durations, and positive feedback from researchers and policymakers.