1. Working Group on the 2030 Agenda in the Arab Region
An overview of structure and functions
Ramla Khalidi
21 November 2017

2. Transitional Thematic WG on Post-2015
History
Joint 2030 WG & TFs
2030 Agenda WG
Transitional Thematic WG on Post-2015
2004 – 2013
MDG Thematic WG

3. Rationale One Workplan, One Meeting, One K-Platform: One Voice
The 2030 Agenda a Priority for all RCM/R-UNDG members
Statement of Collaboration, Development System Reform
Recognizing strengths and mandates of Agencies

4. Structure & Membership
Working Group on the 2030 Agenda in the Arab Region Co-Chairs & Secretariat: ESCWA & R-UNDG
AFSD Chair: ESCWA
ASDR Chair: ESCWA
SDG Country Support Co-Chairs: UNDP, UNFPA, UNEP
SDG Data Co-Chairs: ESCWA & UNFPA
Membership: RDs represented by FPs
The Joint WG is an umbrella working group that provides overall strategic guidance to all inter-agency taskforces working on the 2030 Agenda. With a birds eye view of the global, regional and national level debates on the Agenda, the WG will identify regional priorities and entry points, oversee the implementation of one coordinated workplan for all Taskforces; organize one joint annual meeting; and manage one knowledge platform and calendar of events. Can set up other task forces

5. Scope
Ensuring coherence, coordination, and avoiding duplication in the areas of:
Regional Consultations
Knowledge Production
Follow-up & Review, monitoring and data
Capacity Building and Advocacy
Capturing joint activities that meet the following criteria:
Regional in nature
Fall under one of the four categories
Collaborative between 2 or more RCM members
Relevant to 2030
Cross-cutting activities by the Secretariat

6. Decisions Functions and Scope of WG and Taskforces
Membership of WG & TFs
Commitment & Resources
Workplans and Monitoring & Accountability

7. Thank you