Main outcomes of the United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development: Means of Implementation An ECA Presentation at the Eighth Session of the Committee on Food Security and Sustainable Development and the Africa Regional Implementation Meeting for the Twentieth Session of the Commission on Sustainable Development Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 19 November 2012

2 Means of implementation Africa recognizes that countries are primarily responsible for their own development… …but emphasized the need for external support particularly in the face of emerging challenges Africa called on: International community to fulfill previous commitmentsInternational community to fulfill previous commitments Exploit synergies amongst means of implementationExploit synergies amongst means of implementation Rio+20 reiterated that countries have primary responsibility for their own development, but recognized that developing countries need assistance, and called for resource mobilization and effective use of financing

3 Financing… Rio+20 called on countries to: Prioritize SD in the allocation of resourcesPrioritize SD in the allocation of resources Meet previous commitments on ODAMeet previous commitments on ODA It recognized the importance of: New partnerships and innovative sources of financeNew partnerships and innovative sources of finance Development effectiveness – democratic governance, improved transparency and accountability, managing for resultsDevelopment effectiveness – democratic governance, improved transparency and accountability, managing for results Coherence and coordination among funding mechanismsCoherence and coordination among funding mechanisms It pledged to assist developing countries in long-term debt relief and restructuring

4 …Financing … Rio+20 established an intergovernmental process under the GA, with technical support from the UN system and in open and broad consultation with relevant stakeholders Rough estimate of resources required to finance SD in Africa – close to USD200bn annually to implement SD commitments USD100bn for MDGsUSD100bn for MDGs USD93bn infrastructureUSD93bn infrastructure USD5.4 cross-cutting and capacity developmentUSD5.4 cross-cutting and capacity development Suggested actions: Africa to actively engage in the intergvt process – calling for it to take explore all possible sources of funding, as well as ways to exploit synergies with other MoIAfrica to actively engage in the intergvt process – calling for it to take explore all possible sources of funding, as well as ways to exploit synergies with other MoI ECA, with AUC and AfDB, to carry out a comprehensive assessment of the financing requirements and provide a platform for broad-based consultationsECA, with AUC and AfDB, to carry out a comprehensive assessment of the financing requirements and provide a platform for broad-based consultations

5 …Financing… Domestic actions: Adopt a more proactive approach to financing for developmentAdopt a more proactive approach to financing for development Strengthen domestic resource mobilization effortsStrengthen domestic resource mobilization efforts Enhance revenue from the exploitation of natural resources, to be channeled to sustainable developmentEnhance revenue from the exploitation of natural resources, to be channeled to sustainable development Ensure an enabling environment for investment – domestic and foreignEnsure an enabling environment for investment – domestic and foreign Accelerate progress to putting in place a regional financial architecture to deal with crisesAccelerate progress to putting in place a regional financial architecture to deal with crises Consolidating existing funds, and creating an Africa Sustainable Development FundConsolidating existing funds, and creating an Africa Sustainable Development Fund

6 …Financing - Voluntary commitments More than 700 voluntary commitments amounting to more 500bn - more than 170m USD specific to Africa or global Suggested actions: Countries to proactively follow up and engage with committing organisationsCountries to proactively follow up and engage with committing organisations Advocate for commitments in areas pertinent to the region, e.g. poverty eradication, SD economics, finance and trade, natural disasters, land degradation and desertification, gender,Advocate for commitments in areas pertinent to the region, e.g. poverty eradication, SD economics, finance and trade, natural disasters, land degradation and desertification, gender, ECA to serve as a broker between UNDESA, committing organisations, and African member StatesECA to serve as a broker between UNDESA, committing organisations, and African member States Requesting ECA and other partners to promote platforms to share experiences and foster knowledgeRequesting ECA and other partners to promote platforms to share experiences and foster knowledge Advocate for inclusion of African countries not yet targetedAdvocate for inclusion of African countries not yet targeted

7 Technology development and transfer… Rio+20 stressed: The need for technology transfer to developing countries, but on mutually agreed termsThe need for technology transfer to developing countries, but on mutually agreed terms The importance of enabling environment for development, adaptation, dissemination and transfer of environmentally sound techThe importance of enabling environment for development, adaptation, dissemination and transfer of environmentally sound tech Rio+20 engaged to promote investment in science, innovation and technology, and the building of capacity, including through collaboration Request UN agencies to identify options for a facilitation mechanism that promotes the development, transfer and dissemination of clean and environmentally sound technologies

8 …Technology development and transfer… Africa small but growing base of R&D institutions To promote innovation, crucial for Africa to transmit its views so that they can be reflected in the Secretary General Report: Need to address all phases of the process (identification of needs; potential sources; transfer; adaptation)Need to address all phases of the process (identification of needs; potential sources; transfer; adaptation) The UN to establish an independent advisory board on technologyThe UN to establish an independent advisory board on technology Strategies to promote and strengthen technology institutions at all levelsStrategies to promote and strengthen technology institutions at all levels Role of partnerships between government, businesses, civil societyRole of partnerships between government, businesses, civil society Agreements to promote coordination and synergies across technology transfer initiatives, e.g. under climate changeAgreements to promote coordination and synergies across technology transfer initiatives, e.g. under climate change

9 …Technology development and transfer At the regional level: The Cluster on Science and Technology of RCM Africa constitute regional chapter of UN Independent Advisory Board on TechnologyThe Cluster on Science and Technology of RCM Africa constitute regional chapter of UN Independent Advisory Board on Technology Establishing/strengthening regional and sub-regional networks of centres of excellence and hubs, leveraging on existing networksEstablishing/strengthening regional and sub-regional networks of centres of excellence and hubs, leveraging on existing networks Instituting of a steering committee to focus on development, dissemination and use of clean technologies, including partners such as the African Technology Development and Transfer Network, the African Agriculture Technology Foundation, the African Renewable Energy Alliance, the African Network for Drugs and Diagnostic InnovationInstituting of a steering committee to focus on development, dissemination and use of clean technologies, including partners such as the African Technology Development and Transfer Network, the African Agriculture Technology Foundation, the African Renewable Energy Alliance, the African Network for Drugs and Diagnostic Innovation Establishing regional funding mechanisms to support developing countries, in particular the least developedEstablishing regional funding mechanisms to support developing countries, in particular the least developed

10 Capacity development… Rio+20 stressed the need for the continued and full implementation of the Bali strategic Plan for Technology Support and Capacity Building Called on strengthening technical and scientific cooperation, including south-south Reiterated human resources development, including through training and knowledge transfer Called on the UN and other international organizations to support developing countries in capacity building for developing resource efficient and inclusive economies

11 …Capacity development In Africa, the African Capacity Building Foundation established to respond to policy analysis capacity needs Other agencies (ECA, UNDP, bilateral and multilateral donors) have initiatives and/or funding for capacity development Challenges: lack of coordination; poor utilization of capacity; inability to ensure an effective link between capacity and results Call on UN agencies and other partners to support countries in: Revising the AU-NEPAD Capacity Development Strategic Framework, informed by regional priorities and Rio+20Revising the AU-NEPAD Capacity Development Strategic Framework, informed by regional priorities and Rio+20 Coordinating various capacity development initiatives at all levelsCoordinating various capacity development initiatives at all levels Elaborating national capacity development strategiesElaborating national capacity development strategies Revise school curricula to incorporate knowledge and skills for sustainable developmentRevise school curricula to incorporate knowledge and skills for sustainable development

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