Sierra Leone's Adoption of Sustainable Development Goals and Monitoring Framework

ALIMATU VANDI

Background of the adoption of SDGs( country specific) Proposed data sources ( traditional surveys & census)(possible new data sources)

The welcomes the launch of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (the UN SDGs) to succeed the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) which shows commitment by the UN to guide and support global development. Government of Sierra Leone (GoSL) the demonstrated

As a country we know the importance ; Set-up and implement monitoring and effectively track and report on development progress. Clearly map all relevant MDAs and other stakeholder in relation to their roles and responsibilities in following up and reporting on SDGs progress effective national evaluation systems to

A technical workshop was organized for two days in December 2015 to draft a local monitoring and evaluation framework for the SDGs by the Ministry of Finance and Economic Development (MoFED) in collaboration with United Programme (UNDP). Participants for this workshop were from government institutions, civil society representatives of donor agencies. Nations Development organizations and

Providing data to monitor the SDGs Revisit the methodologies (surveys , administrative sources), revisit the target population of the traditional surveys and census Conduct new surveys e.g. Disability Source data from MDAs

Proposed SL Indicators Source of baseline figure (Date) The Goals Baseline Notes Comments the 47.5% is of 'male-headed households' and not really 'male population' The workshop produced: 1.2.2 Proportion of male population in multi-dimensional poverty Sierra Leone Multidimensional Poverty Index (SLIHS,2011) 47.50% (i) a draft national integrated results framework, aligning the SDGs to the monitoring and evaluation of the Agenda for Prosperity(A4P), as development plan; and poverty the 43.8% is of 'female-headed 1.2.3 Proportion of female population in multi-dimensional Sierra Leone the Multidimensional Poverty Index (SLIHS,2011) defining national households' and not really 'female population' Goal 1. End poverty in all its forms everywhere. 43.80% (ii) a draft set of Sierra Leone specific SDGs indicators based on the 17 SDGs and 169 targets to monitor locally. So far, 91 indicators have been proposed for the country out of the 169 SDGs targets to monitor. 2.1.2 Proportion of male population in food poverty No measure or proxy is available for this at the moment 1.2.4 Proportion of children in multi- dimensional poverty Sierra Leone Child Poverty Index No measure or proxy is available for this at the moment Goal 2. End hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition and promote sustainable agriculture No measure or proxy is available for this at the moment 2.1.3 Proportion of female population in food poverty

Source of baseline figure (Date) The Goals Proposed SL Indicators Baseline Notes/Comments Collaborate with MEST, SLUDI and Disability Commission 4.a.4 Proportion of schools with access to adapted infrastructure for student with disabilities Goal 4. Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all MEST, SLUDI and Disability Commission No SLUID-SIERRA LEONE UNION OF PERSONS WITH DISABILITY 5.a.1: (a) Share of women among owners or rights bearers of agricultural land, type of tenure SSL, Ministry of Land and Country Planning No Goal 5. Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls 5.a.2: Legal framework (including customary law) in place that guarantees women s equal rights to land ownership and other entitlements (g7+) Ministry of Justice, Ministry of Social Welfare, Gender and Children s Affairs, MoFED No

Proposed SL Indicators 3.1.3 Proportion of births by women with disabilities attended by skilled health personnel Source of baseline figure (Date) The Goals Baseline Notes Comments Challenge data is not collected for women with disability Changed from "disability women". No MOHS causes of death is still a challenge because of the weak Vital registration system in the country. Limited doctors in the country 3.3.3 Death rate associated with malaria Goal 3. Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages No MOHS MOHS Data was collected for 15-19 years and not 10-14 years. This could be done in the next DHS in 2018 Can't be sourced in the 2015 Population and Housing Census because of the way in which enrolment was categorised (VOC/TECH/NURSIN G/TEACHER TRAINING) 3.7.1 Adolescent birth rate (aged 10-14 years) per 1,000 women in that age group No DHS 4.5.7 Proportion of disabled persons aged 15 and above enrolled in technical-vocational training No Disability Survey Goal 4. Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all 4.a.4 Proportion of schools with access to adapted infrastructure for student with disabilities Collaborate with MEST, SLUDI and Disability Commission No

Proposed SL Indicators Source of baseline figure (Date) The Goals Baseline Notes Comments 5.a.1: (a) Share of women among owners or rights bearers of agricultural land, type of tenure SSL, Ministry of Land and Country Planning Goal 5. Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls 5.a.2: Legal framework (including customary law) in place that guarantees women s equal rights to land ownership and other entitlements (g7+) Ministry of Justice, Ministry of Social Welfare, Gender and Children s Affairs, MoFED No 8.6.1 Proportion of youth (aged 15-34) in gainful wage employment S/L definition of youth (Age limit is 15-35 and not 15-34 SL-LFS 2014 Report 9.30% No baseline data. Need to collaborate with Ministry of Education & Youth Commission to collect baseline data on this indicator 8.6.6 Proportion of male youth with no formal education but with vocational training No Goal 8. Promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all No baseline data. Need to collaborate with Ministry of Education & Youth Commission to collect baseline data on this indicator 8.6.7 Proportion of female youth with no formal education but with vocational training No

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