Insights from Africa Regional Forum on Sustainable Development 2021
Explore key discussions from the Seventh Session of the Africa Regional Forum on Sustainable Development focusing on building a resilient and green Africa to achieve Agenda 2030 and Agenda 2063. Topics include the impact of COVID-19 on local SDG agendas, missing links in VLR processes, emerging links in social cohesion, local contributions, and central government cooperation. Gain insights into fiscal requirements, competencies, and monitoring strategies for successful SDG implementation at the local level. Follow the conversation at www.uneca.org/arfsd2021.
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Seventh session of the Africa Regional Forum on Sustainable Development Building forward better: towards a resilient and green Africa to achieve the 2030 Agenda and Agenda 2063 1 4 MARCH 2021 Brazzaville, Republic of Congo Voluntary Reviews in East Africa: The Missing Links and Emerging Links Dmitry Pozhidaev Global Advisor, Local Development Finance (UNCDF) 2 March 2021
COVID-19 puts the local SDG Agenda at risk 2020 (projected) 2020 (under COVID- 19) 15 15 Growth in 2020 under COVID-19, percentage Dar es Salaam (14.8) Projected growth in 2020, percentage Nairobi (11.6) 10 10 Dar es Salaam (8.7) Kampala (7.6) 5 5 Kampala (4.9) Lagos (3.7) Nairobi (4.6) Johannesburg (1.3) 0 0 Lagos (-3.6) -5 -5 Johannesburg (-5.9)
Missing links in VLR process CONTEXT AND ANALYSIS Structure of local economy (prevalence of informality) Lack of reliable data Complexity of analysis (techniques) Inadequate local capacity Cross-cutting dimensions (resilience, sustainability, quality of growth) Context (COVID-19) MEANS OF IMPLEMENTATION Fiscal space requirement for the SDGs Fiscal gap analysis and financing strategy Competences required for the SDGs Actual competences framework MONITORING Local medium-term strategies and annual work plans and budgets Local SDG target setting Continuous SDG monitoring and reporting Lack of systems and mechanisms (localised SDG tracking platforms)
Emerging links SOCIAL COHESION Engagement of marginalized groups in consultations Enhanced social cohesion and local conflict management LOCAL CONTRIBUTIONS Improved public participation in monitoring public services Community and SCO sensitization about the SDGs Increased voluntary initiatives (roads, education, etc.) Improved public-private cooperation Private sector participation Better alignment of local plans and programmes with the SDGs Focus on local SDG implementation CENTRAL GOVERNMENT COOPERATION AND ADVOCACY Engagement of central government officials Enhanced interaction and better mutual understanding Highlighting the ask and support from the central governments Setting broader agenda for decentralization and devolution
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