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Constraints & Challenges to Tracking SD

Sustainable Development Report on Africa: Concepts, Indicator Sets & Assessment Framework. Concept of SD. CSD Indicators. Assessment Framework. Constraints & Challenges to Tracking SD. SD Indicators. Tailoring CSDI to Africa. Themes & Sub-Themes. Where are we? Way Forward for SDRA-V.

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Constraints & Challenges to Tracking SD

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  1. Sustainable Development Report on Africa: Concepts, Indicator Sets & Assessment Framework Concept of SD CSD Indicators Assessment Framework Constraints & Challenges to Tracking SD SD Indicators Tailoring CSDI to Africa Themes & Sub-Themes Where are we? Way Forward for SDRA-V WASHINGTON OCHOLA
  2. The Concept Sustainable development is development that meets the needs of the present, without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs
  3. Spectrum and Elements of Sustainability
  4. Pillars of Sustainable Development
  5. The Governance Dimension
  6. SD Concept from a Construction Perspective
  7. Ecological Footprint
  8. Sustainable Production and Consumption
  9. Building Sustainable Societies
  10. SDI Conceptual Frameworks CFs for indicators help to focus and clarify: what to measure; what to expect from measurement; and what kinds of indicators to use. Diversity of core values, indicator processes and SD theories have resulted different frameworks that differ in conceptualization of key dimensions of SD; inter-linkages among these dimensions Grouping of the issues to be measured selection and aggregation of indicators.
  11. DPSIR Framework
  12. PREM Framework The pressure-response-effect-mitigation conceptual framework for indicator definition and sustainable development assessment
  13. Typology of SDI frameworks Issue or theme-based frameworks: most widely used indicators are grouped into various different issues relating to SD. Capital frameworks: calculate national wealth as a function of the sum of and interaction among different kinds of capital (financial, natural, human, social and institutional ). Accounting frameworks: draw all indicators from a single database allowing for sectoral aggregation and using consistent classifications and definitions.
  14. Core themes, sub-themes, lead indicators and other indicators
  15. Some Questions for Monitoring SDI in Africa Is wealth created, sustained, and fairly shared? Are ecosystem services and functions conserved? Is the biodiversity conserved? Is resource quantity/productivity maintained? Is pollution prevented? Is culture preserved? Is the country delivering on its international commitments? Global partnership for development
  16. Commission for Sustainable Development - CSD Reflective of global goals, regional priorities and downloadable to local, national contexts
  17. Example of Poverty Theme
  18. Adapting CSD Indicators to National Tracking Processes
  19. Indicator Selection primarily national in scope; relevant to assessing sustainable development progress; limited in number, but remaining open-ended and adaptable to future needs; broad in coverage of Agenda 21 and all aspects of sustainable development; understandable, clear and unambiguous; conceptually sound; representative of an international consensus to the extent possible; within the capabilities of national governments to develop; and dependent on cost effective data of known quality.
  20. Addressing Interlinkages between the themes and sub-themes SDI attempt to measure SD in its entirety, taking into account the multi-dimensional and integrated nature of SD. Ceasing to categorize indicators into the pillars of SD - strengthens the emphasis on the multi-dimensionality SD Frameworks and thematic approach Single indicators and themes/sub-themes are already integrative but may require additional information or analysis to make their integrative nature more explicit. Example from SDRA IV
  21. SDRA-V Indicators Indicator Sets
  22. Some Headline Indicators Governance African Governance Index Number of active conflicts Control of Corruption Political Stability and Absence of Violence/Terrorism Peace & Security Political Governance Countries participating in the APRM Regulatory Quality Government Effectiveness Rule of Law Business Governance Governance for SD Business regulatory environment rating Environmental Governance Countries with national multi-stakeholder bodies & processes for SD Level of implementation of the Rio MEAs
  23. Where are we? … (1): SNAPSHOTS FROM SDRA-IV Share of population living on less than $1.25 a day, % (2009); Absolute numbers of people living on less than $1.25 a day (2009)
  24. Where are we? … (2) Proportion of population with access to an improved sanitation facility in 2008
  25. Where are we? … (3) Access to improved water for urban and rural areas
  26. Where are we? … (4) Share of people without electricity access for developing countries, 2008
  27. Where are we? … (5)
  28. Where are we? … (6) Gender parity index in primary education enrolment, 1990 - 2008
  29. Where are we? … (7) Maternal Mortality Ratio: 1990, 2000, and 2008
  30. Where are we? … (8) Levels and trends in under-5 mortality rate
  31. Where are we? … (9) Number of people with HIV&AIDS in 2011
  32. Where are we? … (10) Sub-regional forest cover and change in 1990, 2000 and 2010
  33. Where are we? … (11) Area of forest designated primarily for conservation of biodiversity in Africa, 1990–2010
  34. Where are we? … (12) Trend in CO2 emissions, 1990-2007
  35. Where are we? … (12) Value of foreign investment flows by sub-region between 1990 and 2010
  36. Some Challenges, Constraints and Lessons Constant need to review SD indicators based on lessons from country/REC application & adaptation Continued need for raising awareness on SD as it relates to environmental, economic, social and governance dimension Difficulty in integrating SDIs in national and sub-regional policy processes: Too large set of indicators Limited downscaling/adaptation approaches/tools Limited institutional capacities for coordination Compartmentalization (silo) syndrome continues to pervade development planning and tracking Data consistency, availability and reliability
  37. What Next Refinement, adaptation and validation of the the Assessment Framework and SDI sets Filling up the data gaps and statistical analysis, trend analysis based on comparable indicators for pilot countries/themes Data Capture and reporting tools – including on-line platforms and SD monitoring systems Expert Input and validation – innovation for better SD communication including databases Adopting thematic and pilot/case study approach e.g. SDRA V - “Achieving sustainable development in Africa through inclusive green growth” Increasing awareness and appreciation among policy makers of the need for a balanced integration of the three pillars of SD
  38. THANK YOU
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