Toward an efficient and equity-focused mechanism for monitoring public policies

International conference on the “Institutional Frameworks for social equity monitoring and improving the effectiveness of public policies in promoting equity”

Palais des Nataions: 15-16 December 2014

1. IntroductionCNES (Conseil National Economique et Social): A consultative institution responsible for proposing strategic directions in favour of more efficient and effective public policies.

A space for dialogue and discussions involving all layers of society.

A appropriate framework for taking into account cross-cutting and complex issues.

Equity-sensitive PoliciesEconomyCreate wealth and improve material wellbeingSociety

Fulfill needs related to health, education, living, employment, the prevention of social exclusion, intergenerational equity

EnvironmentPreserve the diversity of

species and of natural and energetic resources

equitable

sustainable

viablelivable

Act on one of the links of sustainable development

Equity-sensitive policies2 basic principles• Equality of opportunity, as well as• Do not exclude, namely in matters of health, education,

consumption, access to basic services…

2 major requirements• Reinforce the levers of cohesion and actual participation• Improve the targeting of vulnerabilities in all their forms

Operational processObservatory institution beside CNES

Objectif:Implement, in a unified framework, an observatory that alerts the

country of issues related to equity

Periodically presents Government with practical options for anticipating or correcting the counter-effects of programmes with

a view to promoting social equity.

3. Prerequisites• An appropriate tool for informing decision-making, e.g.:

• Indices that measure human development deficits (IDHI, IIG, IPM)• MODA “Multiple Overlapping Deprivation Analysis”• Sustainable governance index (OECD)• Creation of norms specific to CNES

• A group of experts that will support the observatory

• A technical secretariat that ensures the preparation and continuation of work

• A national network of ‘institutional focal points’

4. Composition of the observatory• CNES’ internal technical capacity:

• A social studies division• An economic studies division• A statistical and modeling division

• Representatives from the relevant sectors

• Civil society

• Researchers and think tanks

Thank you!