SDG JOURNEY. Dr Pali Lehohla Statistician General
Moving Towards SDGs
MDG vs SDG FOCUS AREAS SDGs From 8 to 17 Goals MDGs Adapted from http://www.theguardian.com/global-development/ng-interactive/2015/jan/19/sustainable-development-goals-changing-world-17-steps-interactive
MDG>>SDG More targets From 20 to 169 targets Calls for a Data revolu5on Big Data presents an exci<ng opportunity for the future More Goals From 8 to 17 Goals More indicators From 60 to? The South Africa I know, the home I understand
DATA REVOLUTION data revolu<on has been called for to support the post 2015 development agenda. Under this broad umbrella term a number of specific challenges are covered. The need to develop new methodologies and data, to cover new development challenges, such as measuring inequality, climate change, governance, security, violence against women; Data will also have to be broken down and disaggregated further by gender, age, geography, special social groups, etc., in order to be\er understand the living situa<ons of the most vulnerable; As sustainable development is based on the three pillars of the economy, environment and social condi<ons, integrated sta<s<cs will be needed; furthermore, integra<ng sta<s<cal informa<on more efficiently with geospa<al informa<on will provide considerable analy<cal benefits; Tradi<onal data sources, such as household surveys and administra<ve records, especially civil registra<on, will have to be strengthened and expanded; New data sources big data will have to be explored for their suitability to monitor sustainable development; the role Strategic change: Responsiveness of official sta<s<cs of the in sta<s<cs this context system will be to emerging to ensure data quality demands and sustainability; e.g. Sustainable Open data ini<a<ves need development to be pursued goals to provide easier and more comprehensive access to exis<ng informa<on; The South Africa I know, the home I understand
UN Groups formed for SDGs by the Secretary General IEAG on Data Revolu5on Independent Expert Advisory Group on data revolu<on Dr Pali Lehohla, Sta<s<cian General appointed in this group in 2014 the group produced a report <tled Á world that counts High Level Group In October 2015 a High Level Group for partnership, coordina<on and capacity building for post 2015 monitoring was formed to amongst other provide strategic leadership for the SDG implementa<on process as it concerns sta<s<cal monitoring and repor<ng The con<nent is represented by South Africa, Mozambique, Rwanda, Tunisia and Cote d Ivoire- The group operate under the UNSC and its mandate will be reviewed in 2017. Inter Agency Expert Group In July 2015 an Inter Agency Expert Group was formed to develop an indicator framework for SDGs The con<nent of Africa was represented by Botswana, Uganda, Tanzania, Algeria, Senegal, Cameroon and Cape Verde the group produced an indicator framework that will be discussed at the 47th session of the United Na<ons Sta<s<cs Commission The South Africa I know, the home I understand
Indicator selec<on process - 2nd IAEG mee<ng Bangkok Indicators on which there is general agreement (or small modifica<ons proposed) Indicators where there are some unresolved issues or different alterna<ves proposed, which could be resolved during the mee<ng; Indicators that require more in- depth discussion or other processes and frameworks need to conclude before an indicator is finalised GREEN INDICATORS YELLOW INDICATORS GREY INDICATORS Post Bangkok indicator review process Electronic plakorm opened for country inputs to review of Green indicators N/A IAEG team tasked to deal with Grey indicators 29 Oct 20 Nov - Report finalised for UNSC Cross cumng indicators s<ll to be considered. The South Africa I know, the home I understand
Africa and the road to SDG The South Africa I know, the home I understand
A Technical Working Group Established A technical working group (comprising 16 countries led by the Africa Symposia for Development of Sta<s<cs (ASSD) and the African Union in collabora<on with UNECA and AfDB) met in South Africa (including SA as the chair for the ASSD) to discuss the proposed list of SDG indicators, data sources, level of disaggrega<on, etc. (April 2015) Work on Global Set of SDG indicators The African Union Commission (AUC), African Development Bank (AfDB) and the Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) worked with seven countries represen<ng Africa on the global set of SDG indicators (Addis Ababa mee<ng 31 Aug to 2 Sep 2015) Indicator Framework Agreed The indicator framework for SDGs was discussed, improved and agreed upon in a mee<ng in Algiers that was organised by the African Union and a\ended by Sta<s<cians, planners, development partners and Civil Society (May 2015) Cos5ng Exercise Shared One of the resolu<ons in Algiers was the cos<ng of the Strategy for harmonisa<on of Sta<s<cs in Africa (ShASA) as a means of establishing sustainable data sources for monitoring SDGs, held in South Africa. A smaller team did the cos<ng and the results were discussed in a mee<ng a\ended by directors general in sta<s<cs or their representa<ves. This cos<ng exercise was then shared with sta<s<cs offices on the con<nent. Alignment to Agenda 2063 AUC and ECA facilitated a workshop a\ended by representa<ves of AUC, UNECA, NSO- DGs from various countries, to develop indicators aligned with the 7 aspira<ons, goals and targets of the African development agenda as reflected in Agenda 2063 ( South Africa workshop 7-11 September 2015) Small technical group worked on the finalisa<on of the African matrix of indicators and alignment to the SDG indicators (Addis Ababa mee<ng 15 19 September). Finalisa5on of African Posi5on Special SDG indicator mee<ng with 7 African member states of the IAEG on SDG indicators to finalise the African posi<on on the proposed global indicators (Addis Ababa mee<ng 12-13 October) Second Global IAEG on SDG indicators occurred in Bangkok in October The South Africa I know, the home I understand
Agenda 2063 A prosperous Africa based on inclusive growth and sustainable development By 2063, African countries will be amongst the best performers in global quality of life measures. This will be attained through strategies of inclusive growth, job creation, increasing agricultural production; investments in science, technology, research and innovation; gender equality, youth empowerment and the provision of basic services including health, nutrition, education,shelter, water and sanitation.
AGENDA 2063 A prosperous Africa based on inclusive growth and sustainable development
Agenda 2063 50 Year Vision Agenda 2063 is a strategic framework for the socio-economic transformation of the continent over the next 50 years. It builds on, and seeks to accelerate the implementation of past and existing continental initiatives for growth and sustainable development Adopted in January 2015 Adopted in January 2015, in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia by the 24th African Union (AU) Assembly of Heads of State and Government 10 Year Implementation Cycle Five ten year implementation plan the first plan 2014-2023
AGENDA 2063 ASPIRATIONS 2 An integrated continent, politically united and based on the ideals of Pan-Africanism and the vision of Africa s Renaissance 5 An Africa with a strong cultural identity, common heritage, shared values and ethics 3 An Africa of good governance, democracy, respect for human rights, justice and the rule of law 6 An Africa whose development is people-driven, relying on the potential of African people, especially its women and youth, and caring for children 4 A peaceful and secure Africa 7 Africa as a strong, united and influential global player and partner
Steps on Agenda 2063 FORMULATE Formulate indicators for tracking the implementation of the first ten years of agenda 2063. ALIGN Align SDG indicators to Agenda 2063 COST Cost the first ten years of agenda 2063.
Ten-Year Implementation Plan Aspirations Goals Priority Areas Targets : National, Regional, Continental
Convergence of Agenda 2063 and the SDGs Agenda 2063 Goals Priority Areas SDGs Incomes, jobs and decent work Poverty, inequality and hunger Social security and protection, including persons with disabilities Modern, affordable and livable habitats and quality basic services 1. A high standard of living, quality of life and well-being for all citizens 2. Well educated citizens and skills revolution underpinned by science, technology and innovation Education and science, technology and innovation (STI) driven skills revolution Goals no 1, 2, 8 and 11 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
Process and Progress for Development of Continental and National Indicators September 2015 September 2015 October 2015 November 2015 Workshop of IAEG-SDG member countries and AUC, ECA and ASSD met and matched Matched indicators from Agenda 2063 and Africa Meeting of NSOs and planners from countries Africa Statistical Commission and ASSD, AUC and ECA national targets from proposal on global which: a) validated the Committee of DGs developed indicators for Agenda 2063 plan to indicators and harmonize list of indicators for approved the continental national and continental SDG targets as much as possible Agenda 2063 and b) and national set of targets for Agenda 2063 ten-year implementation plan Developed a set of continental and national indicators from Africa proposed global set, continental indicators of endorsed the continental framework of indicators build through the process of alignment of SDGs and Agenda 2063 implementation plan indicators Agenda 2063 agenda
South Africa and the SDG process The South Africa I know, the home I understand
Mandate for reporting Stats Act No.6 of 1999 Aim of the Act is to advance planning, produc<on, analysis, documenta<on, storage and dissemina<on of official and other sta<s<cs 7(2)(h) Du<es of the SG include fulfilling the Republic s interna<onal repor<ng obliga<ons and liaising with other countries and their sta<s<cal agencies and represent Stats SA interna<onally Fundamental principles of official sta<s<cs Principles 8,9 and 10 which relate to Coordina<on, use of interna<onal concepts and standards and bilateral and mul<lateral coopera<on in sta<s<cs Cabinet Decision of 2010 on MDG repor<ng The repor<ng to regularised at intervals determined by the SG and Minister Civil society par<cipa<on to be strengthened The South Africa I know, the home I understand
Stats SA s role in SDG repor<ng SANSS: Sta5s5cal Repor5ng (SDGs) SDG secretariat Data gathering Data assessments using SASQAF NCC/SWG/TWG secretariat Report wri<ng/report wri<ng facilita<on Report dissemina<on The South Africa I know, the home I understand
Key Partners To deliver on the SDGs, Agenda 2063 and other na<onal/con<nental repor<ng obliga<ons NSOs need to partner, coordinate and collaborate with the following sectors 1 Sector departments NSS 2 Civil Society 3 The Private Sector 4 Interna<onal organisa<ons The South Africa I know, the home I understand
SDG ORGANISATIONAL ARRANGEMENTS SDG Process SDG Process MAP In September 2010 the Cabinet directed Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) to institutionalise participation in the MDG reporting processes. As part of progressive improvement, the governance structures for the MDG report writing process were expanded to reinforce the existing reporting structure. Previously the National Coordinating Committee (NCC), the Technical Working Group (TWG), and the Sectoral Working Groups (SWGs) were the structures responsible for drafting the report. From the feedback of Civil Society, the following structures were added in the writing of the report: The Report Drafting Team (RDT) and; Expanded Report Drafting Team (ERDT) who consisted largely of Civil Society representatives and report authors. SDG process will follow a similar pattern, with functional changes to the type and structure of the SWGs to accommodate new and expanded areas.
MDG-SDG structure comparison MDG structure National Coordinating Committee Sectoral Working Groups (6): Poverty - Goal 1 Education and Women Empowerment - Goals 2 and 3 Health 1 - Goals 4 & 5 Health 2 - Goal 6 Environment - Goal 7 Building Partnerships - Goal 8 Technical Working Group Extended report drafting team SDG structure NCC SWGs (5) Social - Goals 1; 3 5; 10 Agricultural - Goal 2 Economic and partnerships - Goals 7 9 and 17 Environment - Goals 6; 11-15 Peace, Safety and Governance - Goal 16 Sub-structures of the SWGs may be created based on workload Technical Working Group Extended Report Drafting Team
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Final comments on SDGs from SA to UNSC Target Original Indicator Proposal Ini5al classifica5on before the mee5ng Proposed modifica5on/alterna5ve indicator or addi5onal indicator New classifica5on at the conclusion of the mee5ng Comments From South Africa 6.b.1 Target 6.b Support and strengthen the par<cipa<on of local communi<es in improving water and sanita<on management. GREY "Percentage of local administra<ve units with established and opera<onal policies and procedures for par<cipa<on of local communi<es in water and sanita<on management". This indicator was mistakenly grouped as "Grey" in the "Results of Ques<onnaire on 'Summary of Commnets' by IAEG members, including Indicator Groupings" file. It should have been "Green". GREEN There must be an indicator regarding educa<on (Fixed level of knowledge and understanding of the importance of water management from an individual/community level) 9.5.1 Target 9.5 Enhance scien<fic research, upgrade the technological capabili<es of industrial sectors in all countries, in par<cular developing countries, including, by 2030, encouraging innova<on and substan<ally increasing the number of research and development workers per 1 million people and public and private research and development spending R&D expenditure as percentage of GDP GREEN Employee par<cipa<on (gender and age) in research and innova<on
Final comments on SDGs from SA to UNSC Target Original Indicator Proposal Ini5al classifica5on before the mee5ng Proposed modifica5on/ alterna5ve indicator or addi5onal indicator New classifica5on at the conclusion of the mee5ng Comments From South Africa 1.4.1 Target 1.4 By 2030, ensure that all men and women, in par<cular the poor and the vulnerable, have equal rights to economic resources, as well as access to basic services, ownership and control over land and other forms of property, inheritance, natural resources, appropriate new technology and financial services, including microfinance. Propor<on of the popula<on living in households with access to basic services. YELLOW Grey - UNEP to review the ontology about basic services GREY Proposed indicator: 1. Percentage of the popula<on living in households with access to adequate basic services. More emphasis should be put on the quality of services that the households receive. 1.b.1 Target 1.b Create sound policy frameworks at the na<onal, regional and interna<onal levels, based on pro- poor and gender sensi<ve development strategies, to support accelerated investment in poverty eradica<on ac<ons. Number of na<onal ac<on plans related to mul<- lateral environmental agreements that support accelerated investment in ac<ons that eradicate poverty and sustainably use natural resources. GREY Proposed indicator: 1. Number of na<onal and mul<lateral environmental agreements influencing social and corporate response to the sustainable use of natural resources.
NDP, Agenda 2063 and SDG goals alignment Agenda 2063 (2023 Goals) SDG NDP Chapter(s) GOAL 1 End poverty in all its forms everywhere in the world Goal1: A High Standard of Living, Quality of Life and Well Being for All Goal 2: Well Educated Citizens and Skills revolution underpinned by Science, Technology and Innovation Goal 3: Healthy and Well-Nourished Citizens GOAL 3 Ensure healthy lives and promote wellbeing for all at all ages GOAL 4 Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all GOAL 2 End hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition and promote sustainable agriculture Chapter 11 Social protection Chapter 9 Improving education, training and innovation Chapter 10 Promoting health Goal 4: Transformed Economies and Job Creation Goal 5: Modern Agriculture for increased productivity and production GOAL 3 Ensure healthy lives and promote wellbeing for all at all ages GOAL 8 Promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all GOAL 2 End hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition and promote sustainable agriculture GOAL 12 Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns Chapter 3 Economy and employment Chapter 6 An integrated and inclusive rural economy
Way forward Global set of indicators to be finalised - IAEG-SDG members Adoption of indicators at the 47th session of the UNSC in March 2016 Aligned to SDG indicators Costed data requirements for 1st 10 years of Agenda 2063 Presentation of costing document to Finance and Planning Ministers, Addis Ababa, March 2016 Developed technology and funding strategies for measuring progress on Agenda 2063, focusing on first ten years of implementation May 2016). NCC membership review Development of the SWG and TWG ToRs Domestication of indicators SWG and TWG membership nomination by sector departments Data sources established Baseline report compiled SDG INDICATORS AGENDA 2063 GOVERNANCE STRUCTURES/REPORTING
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