1. Main outcomes of the United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development: Sustainable Development Goals An ECA Presentation at the Eighth Session of the Committee on Food Security and Sustainable Development and the Africa Regional Implementation Meeting for the Twentieth Session of the Commission on Sustainable Development Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 19 November 2012

2. 2 Sustainable development goals Rio+20 underscored the importance of the MDGs and their achievement Recognized importance that SDGs could play, based on Agenda 21 and the Johannesburg Plan of Action, coherent with and integrated in the post-2015 development agenda Resolved to establish an intergovernmental process to develop global SDGs to submit a report to the 68th GA – open ended working group still under discussion Requested relevant UN system bodies to support Regional Commissions to collect and compile national inputs Committed to mobilizing financial resources and capacity for the SDGs

3. 3 Sustainable Development Goals… Africa’s perspective - process Ensure effective bottom-up consultations to inform global SDG processEnsure effective bottom-up consultations to inform global SDG process Build on the Post-2015 Development Agenda consultations and promote the convergence of the two processesBuild on the Post-2015 Development Agenda consultations and promote the convergence of the two processes Africa’s perspective – SDGs: UniversalityUniversality Poverty eradication as overarchingPoverty eradication as overarching Embody the Rio principles particularly the principle of common but differentiated responsibilityEmbody the Rio principles particularly the principle of common but differentiated responsibility Address economic, social, environmental and governance dimensions, as well as means of implementationAddress economic, social, environmental and governance dimensions, as well as means of implementation Science-based, and allow for tracking progress on SD over timeScience-based, and allow for tracking progress on SD over time Clear and measurable targets - regional and national realitiesClear and measurable targets - regional and national realities Global Sustainable Development Report – role of the Sustainable Development Report on AfricaGlobal Sustainable Development Report – role of the Sustainable Development Report on Africa

4. 4 SDGs/Post 2015 Development Agenda Need to avoid duplication and ensure complementarity In the region, opportunity for coherence and complementarity - principles and core dimensions dovetail In Africa- partners supporting the processes – AUC, ECA, AfDB, UNDP Effective, broad-based, bottom-up inclusive consultative process Ultimately, both processes will need to come together - Africa’s specific circumstance - one set of goals Timeframe should take into account intergenerational equity issues

5. 5 Institutional matters Sustainable Development Goals Post 2015 Development Agenda Overall Guidance: General Assembly High Level Political Forum on SD ECOSOC through its various organs and functional commissions Regional Commissions, sister UN agencies and regional actors Multi-stakeholder SD body/ Planning ministry/agency Planning ministry/agency Ministerial body: Joint Meetings of the AUC/ECA CoM

6. 6 6 Objective Enablers/Pre-requisites A sustainable Post 2015 Development Agenda Peace and Security Good Governance and transparency Strengthened institutional capacity Strengthened access to justice and information Human rights for all A credible participatory process with cultural sensitivity Enhanced statistical capacity to measure progress and ensure accountability

7. 7 7 Objective Enablers/Pre-requisites A sustainable Post 2015 Development Agenda Growth oriented macro-economic policy A developmental state Means of implementation and monitoring Domestic resource mobilization; Social inclusiveness and equality Infrastructure development Reliable access to energy Global cooperation and partnerships.

8. 8 GoalIndicators Economic transformation and inclusive growth  Employment creation  Rural development  Value addition of primary commodities and resources  Food security  Fair trade, markets and regional integration and investment  Prioritize sustainability and support inclusive green economy initiatives

9. 9 GoalIndicators Innovation and technology transfer  Quality education at all levels with emphasis on science and technology  vocational training and adult education  Market relevant curricula and placements  African technology bank (technology for sustainable development)  technology transfer  Investment in research and development

10. 10 GoalIndicators Human development  Gender parity: women and youth empowerment  Access to social protection for vulnerable groups  Health for all, with special focus on women and child health  Empowerment of elderly and disabled  Strengthened capacity to implement disaster risk reduction and climate adaptation initiatives  Adequate shelter and access to water, sanitation and hygiene

11. 11 Thank You