AFRICAN UNION

UNION AFRICAINE

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African Union Commission

9th Annual Session of the Committee of Directors Generals of Statistics meeting

Libreville, Gabon

Implementation of SDGs and Agenda 2063

Outline of presentation

I. Background on SDGs

II. Linkage with Agenda 2063

III. Challenges in implementing SDGs

IV. Way forward

Introduction

The new sustainable development agenda builds on the outcome of the:

-2002 World Summit on Sustainable Development,

-2010 Summit on the MDGs,-UN Conference on Sustainable Development in 2012 (Rio+20) the views of people around the world.

Background on SDGs (cont’d)

Background on SDGs (cont’d)

The new agenda was officially adopted by world leaders at the UN Sustainable Development Summit in September 2015.Africa has contributed to the new agenda by developing a Common African Position (CAP) on the Post 2015 Development Agenda which represented a united African voice in the formulation of the SDGs. The Contribution of Africa through CAP has influenced the work of the Open Working Group of the SDGs and the Intergovernmental Negotiation Process.

Background on SDGs (cont’d) Agenda 2030 for Sustainable Development

consists of:- a Declaration,- 17 Sustainable Development Goals and 169 targets,-a section on means of implementation and

renewed global partnership,

-and a framework for review and follow-up.

Background on SDGs (cont’d) The agenda is unique in that it calls for action by all countries, poor, rich and middle-income. The SDGs are characterized by five transformative shifts:

-Leave no one behind-Put sustainable development at the core-Transform economies for Jobs and inclusive growth-Build peace and effective , open and accountable institutions for all-Forge new global partnership

Universal Agenda: The MDGs were in the context of “rich donors aiding poor recipients however the SDGs are a set of goals applicable to every country;Inclusive Goal Setting: The MDGs were created through a top-down process. The SDGs are created in inclusive participatory processes involving all stake holders;All the three dimensions of sustainable development: SDGs cover the three dimensions of sustainable development (social, economic and environmental) while MDGs focus more on social indicators;

II- Differences between MDGs and SDGs

II- Differences between MDGs and SDGs

Peace Building: The inclusion of peace-building is critical to the success of ending hunger and poverty however it was totally ignored in the MDGs; Quality Education: The MDGs focused on quantity(eg, high enrollment rates) while the SDGs focus on the quality of education;

Addressing inequality: MDGS overlooked inequality while SDGs addressed the issue of inequality by promoting inclusive economic growth and social inclusion;Data Revolution: The MDGs said nothing about monitoring, evaluation and accountability – the SDGs target by 2020 addresses the need for urgent data revolution; andFunding: The MDGs were largely envisioned to be funded by aid flows – which did not materialize. The SDGs put sustainable, inclusive economic development at the core of the strategy, and address the ability of countries to address social challenges largely through improving domestic resource mobilization.

IV- Linkage with Agenda 2063

The adoption of SDGs came at a right time when Africa has devised Agenda 2063, an effective vehicle through which it will implement the SDGs. Agenda 2063 is Africa’s transformative development framework to achieve accelerated, sustained and inclusive economic growth that leads to sound, resilient inclusive socioeconomic development in the next 50 years.Agenda 2030 is a critical milestone towards the realization of Agenda 2063, and provides a good opportunity for Africa to complete the unfinished business of the MDGs

Convergence of Agenda 2063 and the SDGs

  Agenda 2063 Goals Priority Areas SDGs1.

A high standard of living, quality of life and well-being for all citizens

Incomes, jobs and decent work

Poverty, inequality and hunger

Social security and protection, including persons with disabilities

Modern, affordable and liveable habitats and quality basic services

Goals no 1, 2, 8 and 11

2.

Well educated citizens and skills revolution underpinned by science, technology and innovation

Education and science, technology and innovation (STI) driven skills revolution

Goal no 4

3.

Healthy and well-nourished citizens

Health and nutrition Goal no. 3

4.

Transformed economies Sustainable and inclusive economic growth

STI driven manufacturing, industrialization and value addition

Economic diversification and resilience

Goals no. 8 and 9

5.

Modern agriculture for increased productivity and production

Agricultural productivity and production

Goal no 2

III- Challenges in implementing SDGs and Agenda 2063 in Africa

Incorporating the SDGs into national development plans on time;Developing an effective monitoring framework, including clear indicators;Existing data gaps;Limited capacity of institutions to deliver; andAvailing the necessary resources including adequate and sustainable financing.

Strategy of Domestication

Consultation at the level of-Commission-Au organs-PRC-Regional consultation-Continental consultation -Conference of ministers

IV- Actions needed to effectively implement Agenda 2030

Ensuring sustainable financing mechanism by improving domestic resource mobilization, maximizing innovative financing and implementing existing commitments and promoting quality and predictability of external financing;Fast track the establishment and operationalization of African financial institutionsPromoting sound macro-economic policies;Accelerate African Economic transformation by putting action on the African industrialization processBuilding effective partnership by promoting mutual interest and strengthening partnership for trade;

IV- Actions needed to effectively implement Agenda 2030

Promoting private sector development by improving the investment and business climateFighting corruption and promoting good political and socioeconomic governance, transparency and accountability;to tackle illicit financial flows, trade mispricing and other forms of corruption.Strengthening human and institutional capacity;

IV- Actions needed to effectively implement Agenda 2030 (cont’d)

Investing and strengthening national statistical capacities for the collection , analysis , production and dissemination of disaggregated data to measure and evaluate the new development agenda and promote a culture of evidence-based decision making; and Political will and commitment.

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