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Importance of Policy Evaluation via SDGs: Georgian Case. Ms. Nina Sarishvili Executive Secretary of PAR/SDGs Council Head of Policy Planning Unit Administration of the Government of Georgia. Evaluating Progress towards SDGs - Alignment. Thematic consultations. 17 Goals – National Priorities.
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Importance of Policy Evaluation via SDGs: Georgian Case Ms. Nina Sarishvili Executive Secretary of PAR/SDGs Council Head of Policy Planning Unit Administration of the Government of Georgia
Evaluating Progress towards SDGs - Alignment Thematic consultations 17 Goals – National Priorities 90 Global Targets Baseline Indicators and Target Indicators – 2020, 2025, 203
SDGs Nationalization - Matrix International & national (complementary) indicators Goal 16 -around 50 indicators 50% - defined at a national level
SDGs Matrix - Indicators • National Statistical Offices • international platforms • government administrative data • non-official sources Collecting Indicators analytical reviews of progress and recommendations Producing periodic scorecard tracking results on selected indicators Identifying data monitoring gaps
Sustainable Development Goals Council of Georgia • SDGs Council Statute of the Council • Working Group ToR of the Council and WGs • Thematic Groups National SDGs Matrix • Secretariat Explanatory Paper
Thematic Working Groups • Social Inclusion • Poverty eradication, employment, food, water, equality • Economic Development • Economic growth, macroeconomic policy, ODA, inequality • Rule of Law & Human Rights • Peace, human rights, gender equality, anti-corruption • Sustainable Energy & Environment Protection • Land degradation, climate change, biodiversity, access to electricity
Alignment with National Policies Incorporation of SDGs in National Policies Annual Government WorkPlan Basic Data and Directions Sectoral Policies
Policy Planning System Reform Strategy and Action Plan Policy Planning Manual Monitoring and Evaluation Framework
Monitoring and Evaluation Framework Key Principles Policy Implementation Monitoring Policy Implementation Evaluation Structure of monitoring and evaluation documents
The Role of CSOs and Private Sector Creating ownership Raising Awareness Engaging Civil Society Organisations Engaging Private Sector Organisations
The UN, USAID and SIDA Project on SDGs “Support the Implementation of the UN Sustainable Development Goals in Georgia” – implemented by IDFI Supporting the Coordination Mechanism Conducting awareness raising campaign Improving quality of indicators and Systemizing SDG 16 metadata and scorecards for national indicators
Electronic Monitoring System Unified Electronic System Policy Planning Stage Policy Monitoring Stage SDGs Electronic Monitoring System Linking E-Systems
Tools – Policy Development and Evaluation Importance of Qualitative and Quantitative Indicators Availability of Data Availability Desegregated data Evaluating Impact and merit of policy
Challenges Diversity of stakeholders Utilization of CSO data Lack of Data/Disaggregated Data Awareness – local level Quality of Indicators Engagement of private sector Awareness – local level Capacity of the custodian agencies
Next Steps Awareness Raisin Campaigns – local municipalities Development of EMS and SDGs Webpage Strengthening the capacity of public institutions Engaging private sector and CSOs
Thank you! ? nsarishvili@gov.ge 7, PavleIngorokvaStr, Tbilisi Georgia Tel: (+995 532) 2990900 www.gov.ge