Mainstreaming SDGs into national policies, plans and strategies and integrating the three dimensions of sustainable development This session provided a space for the Member States and other stakeholders to exchange their views on the success stories and challenges faced in the early implementation of the SDGs at the national level and their integration into policies, plans and strategies. It drew upon the lessons learnt from both the previous gains made in integrated policy-making nationally and from the implementation of the Millennium Development Goals. Representatives shared that many nations have incorporated the SDG targets into their national policies and have instituted national ministries and commissions to facilitate the implementation process. Some of the recommendations that were produced included: There needs to be increased communication and dialogue between line ministries, scientists and experts, civil society, and most importantly with the people on the ground. It is risky and therefore not recommended to break up institutions and may result in loss of accountability. Existing institutions should learn how to incorporate the SDG agenda and be effective implementers Creating new layers of institutions for sustainable development should be avoided. Mr. Mosharraf Hossain of ADD International prepared and submitted an intervention regarding the critical nature of including persons with disabilities within the national policy-making process. Adding that for marginalized groups, including persons with disabilities, the challenges they face and their rights cannot be seen as niche issues. Vertical cooperation local authorities and national governments working – together for implementation of the 2030 Agenda This session focused on how local authorities are central in ensuring the link between the global vision and local policies and actions of citizens, as well as in bringing local relevant initiatives into global policy debates, offering lessons learned and best practices. Emphasizing techniques of how to build effective, accountable and inclusive institutions at all levels, how to enhance vertical cooperation mechanisms, and how to ensure that local authorities are strengthened to deliver on the SDGs. Recommendations included: Local and sub-national authorities must be taken into account and engaged with when formulating national implementation guidelines and policies for the SDGs. Engagement and strong partnership with grassroots organizations must be prioritized for effective and accurate data collection. Lauro Purcil of the ASEAN Disability Forum spoke of how local authorities are often too underfunded to deliver on the disability-inclusive SDGs commitments. He strongly recommended that the empowerment of local authorities is considered a priority for governments, particularly regarding methods of implementing the SDGs locally with persons with disabilities. Mr. Purcil suggested that governments empower local
Mainstreaming SDGs into national policies, plans and strategies and integrating the three dimensions of sustainable development This session provided a space for the Member States and other stakeholders to exchange their views on the success stories and challenges faced in the early implementation of the SDGs at the national level and their integration into policies, plans and strategies. It drew upon the lessons learnt from both the previous gains made in integrated policy-making nationally and from the implementation of the Millennium Development Goals. Representatives shared that many nations have incorporated the SDG targets into their national policies and have instituted national ministries and commissions to facilitate the implementation process. Some of the recommendations that were produced included: There needs to be increased communication and dialogue between line ministries, scientists and experts, civil society, and most importantly with the people on the ground. It is risky and therefore not recommended to break up institutions and may result in loss of accountability. Existing institutions should learn how to incorporate the SDG agenda and be effective implementers Creating new layers of institutions for sustainable development should be avoided. Mr. Mosharraf Hossain of ADD International prepared and submitted an intervention regarding the critical nature of including persons with disabilities within the national policy-making process. Adding that for marginalized groups, including persons with disabilities, the challenges they face and their rights cannot be seen as niche issues. Vertical cooperation – local authorities and national governments working together for implementation of the 2030 Agenda This session focused on how local authorities are central in ensuring the link between the global vision and local policies and actions of citizens, as well as in bringing local relevant initiatives into global policy debates, offering lessons learned and best practices. Emphasizing techniques of how to build effective, accountable and inclusive institutions at all levels, how to enhance vertical cooperation mechanisms, and how to ensure that local authorities are strengthened to deliver on the SDGs. Recommendations included: Local and sub-national authorities must be taken into account and engaged with when formulating national implementation guidelines and policies for the SDGs. Engagement and strong partnership with grassroots organizations must be prioritized for effective and accurate data collection. Lauro Purcil of the ASEAN Disability Forum spoke of how local authorities are often too underfunded to deliver on the disability-inclusive SDGs commitments. He strongly recommended that the empowerment of local authorities is considered a priority for governments, particularly regarding methods of implementing the SDGs locally with persons with disabilities. Mr. Purcil suggested that governments empower local
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