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 Goal 16. Promote peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development, provide access to justice for all and build effective, accountable and inclusive institutions at all levels Global Indicator Georgia Adjusted Indicator - Target 2030 Baseline Indicator 2015 Data Source Lead/Line Ministry/Agency 16.4.2: Proportion of seized and small arms and light weapons that are recorded and traced, in accordance with international standards and legal instruments 16.4.2: Proportion of seized and small arms and light weapons that are recorded and traced, in accordance with international standards and legal instruments -By 2030 baseline is reduced by 25-30% 16.4.2 Number of seized firearms: 860 MIA Ministry of Internal Affairs/State Security Service of Georgia 16.5.1: Proportion of persons who had at least one contact with a public official and who paid a bribe to a public official, or were asked for a bribe by those public officials, during the previous 12 months 16.5.1: Number of persons who paid a bribe to a public official by 2030 16.5.1: Number of persons who paid a bribe to a public official in 2014 - 6; 2015 - 0; 2016 - 6 POG Ministry of Justice (Interagency Coordination Council on Fight against Corruption); Chief Prosecutor's Office 16.6.1: Primary government expenditures as a proportion of original approved budget, by sector (or by budget codes or similar) 16.6.1 Indicator PI-2 of the Public Expenditure and Financial Accountability -PEFA 2030 of Georgia -"A" 16.6.1 Indicator PI-2 of the Public Expenditure and Financial Accountability -PEFA 2012 of Georgia -"B+" MOF Administration of Government of Georgia 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 Poverty eradication, employment, food, water, equality Social Inclusion Economic growth, macroeconomic policy, ODA, inequality Economic Development Peace, human rights, gender equality, anti-corruption Rule of Law & Human Rights Land degradation, climate change, biodiversity, access to electricity Sustainable Energy & Environment Protection

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 Policy Analysis Policy Design Policy Implementation Monitoring and Evaluation 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

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