Fifth Intergovernmental Negotiations on the Post 2015 Development Agenda (Preceded by the International Research Forum 7 th Retreat) Held at UN Headquarters,

Fifth Intergovernmental Negotiations on the Post 2015

Development Agenda(Preceded by the International Research

Forum 7th Retreat)Held at UN Headquarters, New York 17-22 May

2015

Outline

• Report on 7th IRF Retreat held in Columbia University on 17th May

• Report on the 5th IGN on the Post-2015 Agenda

• An Introduction to the SDGs

• LDC Graduation

• Way Forward

IRF 2015 a collaboration of 11 leading research institutes

7th IRF - Accountability for Results: Building an Integrated Monitoring and Review Framework for the Post-2015

An informal platform for frank and substantive exchange of views on issues critical to framing the global debate

60 member state representatives participated

IRF 2015 Key OutcomesCoord., impl., M&E frameworks to be strengthened at all levels SDGs cut across mandates of all donor agencies, & require efforts from national, LGs, citizens & business houses• Accountability:

– responsibility (actors with clearly defined duties, objectives & performance standards);

– answerability (inform and justify decisions and actions to those affected; &

– enforceability (capacity to reward or reprimand performances).

IRF 2015 Key Outcomes• Building Blocks:

– Review of MDGs, a set of criteria for a follow up and review – Strengthen the High Level Political Forum (HLPF);– Initiate regular state-led reviews– Promote global engagement; &– Enable ownership and partnership of major groups

• An optimum institutional framework suited for all countries, organizations and stakeholders

• 3 failures MDG review were:– weak review institutions;– Inadequate flexibility to respond to new and emerging issues &– inadequate review of progress (MoI – such as finance, technology and capacity

building.

5th IGN on the Post-2015 Agenda

• Focused on follow-up & review of the post-2015 development agenda

• General principles:– Anchored in strong national ownership

– Reflect universality while considering levels of development, capacities, national priorities & policies

– SDGs (ensure follow up) & ensure MoI commitments

– Inclusive, transparent & participation of a range of stakeholders + accountability between state & citizens

– Informed by data & evidence (reliable, timely & disaggregated so no one is left behind)

5th IGN on the Post-2015 Agenda

Principles contd:

– Sharing of experiences and best practices

– Keep reporting burden to a minimum (build on existing mechanisms)

– Comparability through standardized processes & criteria

– Follow up on progress made by state and non-state actors

– Take action on issues, gaps and challenges

Follow up & Review Framework

• Strong & appropriate processes• National Progress ReportNational

• Annual meetings of RCs• Synthesis of national reports by RCsRegional

• HLPF take central role• Meetings & Expert bodies/UN to

engage effectivelyGlobal

Thematic Reviews

• SDG reviews, individually or clusters (home for orphan goals)

• Coordinate thematic reviews

Report

Report

Report

Way Forward from the IGN on the Post-2015 Agenda - Undertake a mapping exercise to get a sense of Bhutan’s situation on the SDGs - identify our needs and gaps and accordingly work out strategies to achieve the SDGs.

- Outline vision and strategy at national level to successfully implement and realize the SDGs.

- Preparations for 12th FYP and mid-term review of the 11th FYP scheduled to start at the end of year provides a good opportunity to undertake the above initiatives.

References on the SDGs

• Zero draft of outcome document at: https://sustainabledevelopment.un.org/content/documents/7261Post-2015%20Summit%20-%202%20June%202015.pdf

SDGs

• Rio+20 in 2012 – negotiate a new set of global Sustainable Development Goals post-2015

• Goals: action-oriented, concise & easy to communicate, limited in no., aspirational, global & universally applicable

• Not only focus on developing country issues but also includes challenges of the developed

• 17 Goals and 169 targets (indicators being worked out) expected to be adopted in September 2015 (IG process, OWG)

SDGsGoal Goal 1. End poverty in all its forms everywhere

Goal 2. End hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition and promote sustainable agriculture

Goal 3. Ensure Healthy lives and promote wellbeing for all at all ages

Goal 4. Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote life-long learning opportunities for all

Goal 5. Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls

Goal 6. Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all

Goal 7. Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable, and modern energy for all

SDGsGoal

Goal 8. Promote sustained, inclusive & sustainable economic growth, full & productive employment and decent work for all

Goal 9. Build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization and foster innovation

Goal 10. Reduce inequality within and among countries

Goal 11. Make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable

Goal 12. Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns

Goal 13. Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts

SDGsGoal

Goal 14. Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources for sustainable development

Goal 15. Protect, restore and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems, sustainably manage forests, combat desertification and halt and reverse land degradation and halt biodiversity loss

Goal 16. Promote peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development, provide access to justice for all and build effective, accountable and inclusive institutions at all levels

Goal 17. Strengthen the means of implementation and revitalize the global partnership for sustainable development

SDGs

SDG Targets

The 2015 triennial review of the list of LDCs

Source: Committee for Development Policy Secretariat, UNDESA

Identifying LDCs

• The CDP recommends to ECOSOC countries to include and to graduate from LDC category (since 1991, based on triennial reviews)

• ECOSOC endorses and GA confirms the recommendations

• The triennial review is based on specific criteria and application procedures endorsed by ECOSOC & GA

Thank you!