The Ulaanbaatar Democracy Forum (UBDF) 2019 served as a knowledge-sharing platform and exchange of lessons learned and recommendations on SDG16+ in Asia and beyond, that will contribute to inform the set of SDGs and the theme discussed this year at the High-level Political Forum (HLPF): “Empowering people and ensuring inclusiveness and equality.” As a regional consultation, with representatives from 14 countries in Asia, the event focused on regional, sub-regional, national and local perspectives, although global trends were also touched on during the course of the proceedings. As agreed with co-organizers, sections 2, 3, 4 and 5 of this form were filled-out. The quotes available in the form were not attributed to specific speakers, in line with Chatham House Rule.