Chapter 4: Monitoring
Chapter 4: Monitoring
Monitoring Lecture Group 1, 2, 3 15 min Slide 50-53
Trainer’s insights: A robust follow-up and review mechanism for the implementation of the new 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development requires a solid framework of indicators and statistical data to monitor progress, inform policy and ensure accountability of all stakeholders. The SDGs will be monitored and assessed through a system of 232 indicators. Many of these indicators can be localized by gathering data at territorial level. Resource: UN Stats website At national level, it is crucial that follow-up takes subnational data into account in the review of the evolution and concrete results of national plans. Localizing the follow-up of the 2030 Agenda entails the following actions: •
Develop a set of localized indicators, specific to each territory
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Ensure that the information gathered by the local and regional governments is used in national monitoring and reporting
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Enable the participation of local and regional governments and stakeholders in the review of national plans
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Use SDG indicators to monitor and assess local or regional plans
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Ensure that local achievements are recognised and part of the national SDG progress reports
Many local and regional governments lack adequate mechanisms to gather information and data at territorial level and local data sets are often not consistent with national data collection systems. However, there are examples of cities and regions that have created their own statistical institutions to complement planning services. Strengthening these institutions will be essential in order to monitor and assess the achievement of the SDGs at territorial level. Example: Tip: Look for a similar institution in the region of your trainees.
SDG follow-up mechanisms: data management at Subnational level in the State of Sao Paulo (Brazil) 51
