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The paper analyzes 20 years of independent forest monitoring (IFM) in the Congo Basin, noting that while IFM has led to the withdrawal of illegal forest titles and improved governance, its activity levels have declined since its early years. It suggests that the IFM model should be expanded to agricultural commodities and REDD+ projects, supported by institutionalized policy reform and long-term funding.

The report identifies how multistakeholder partnerships can drive systemic, long-term change to achieve the UN Sustainable Development Goals, highlighting four specific success factors that distinguish high-transformation partnerships from those with low potential.

The WRI Ross Center's long-term engagement in Mexico City, beginning in 2002, demonstrates that combining technical expertise with a deep understanding of the local political landscape can drive transformative urban change. A primary example is the 2006 implementation of the Metrobús Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system. The organization identifies three critical success factors for such urban transformation: trust with city officials, knowledge of the political and institutional ecosystem, and flexible funding and institutional structures. Additionally, collaboration through global initiatives like the Building Efficiency Accelerator has enabled WRI to expand its technical expertise into new sectors such as building efficiency.