2. Background On the 25 th of September, the General Assembly of the United Nations adopted the 17 Sustainable Development Goals and 169 targets. The SDGs are the successor framework to the MDGs which expire on the 31 st of December 2015. The SDGs recognises and builds on the unfinished business of the MDGs and incorporates new development challenges.

3. Implementation of the MDGs: Lessons learnt National level Inter-Governmental Partnerships: Coordination between federal and state governments to achieving common development targets Special funding initiatives such as the DRGs and first line charges have been instrumental to mobilisation of efforts and Nigeria’s success Governance impacts on development and service delivery The complexity of measuring poverty in Nigeria Insecurity has been a bottleneck Growing socio-economic and geographical inequalities Effective cash transfer programs can reduce poverty Data is a ‘big issue’ Fragmentation of resources Low community involvement in programs

4. SDGs: Core principles and Key messages Continuing with the ‘unfinished business’ of the MDGs Integrating the 3 Dimensions of Sustainable Development Universality and inclusiveness

5. The ‘unfinished business’ Poverty and the other half: Over 800 million still live in abject poverty and hunger Sustainable food production remains a huge challenge Climate change is looming large and upon us The MDGs didn’t adequately address inequalities within and amongst nations. Under the MDGs, economies grew but so did inequalities. MDGs health goals were restrictive and heavily disease focused. The education goals were not embracing of the larger institutional issues Water and sanitation still a major problem with over a billion lacking access to sanitation including toilets. Financing was impacted by the economic recessions and general low commitments.

6. Universality and inclusiveness The SDGs will be universally applicable but flexible to met specific needs of countries and peoples (common but differentiated responsibilities) The SDGs has reframed global partnerships to make it truly “global” with a clear accountability framework for both developed and developing countries. The SDGs recognises that poverty has no boundaries and will be applicable to both rich and poor countries in order not to ‘’leave no one behind’’ A universal agenda for financing.

7. 3 Dimensions of Sustainable Development

8. Goal 1: End poverty Goal 2: End hunger Goal 3: Good Health Goal 4: Quality Education Goal 5: Gender Equality Goal 10: Reduced Inequalities Goal 7: Access to Energy Goal 8: Good Jobs & Inclusive Economic Growth Goal 9: Industry, Innovation & Infrastructure Goal 11: Sustainable Cities & Communities Goal 12: Sustainable consumption and production Goal 6: Water and Sanitation Goal 12: Sustainable consumption and production patterns Goal 13: Climate Action Goal 14: Conserve Water and Marine Resources Goal 15: Sustainable use of Land Resources 3 Dimensions of the SDGs

9. Sustainable Development and Environment conferences Stockholm (1972), Rio (1992) and Johannesburg summits (2002) on the environment and sustainable development World Commission on Environment and Development (The Brundtland Report), 1987 UN Framework Convention on Climate Change UN Commission on Sustainable Development UN Social Conferences in the 90s Cairo Population Conference Beijing Women Conference Copenhagen conference on social development Vienna Conference on Human Rights Outcome Document High Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development Open Working Group on Sustainable Development UN Conference on Sustainable Development – Rio +20 (2012) “Sustainable development is development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs“ - Brundtland Report, 1987

10. Sustainable Development Goals Goal 1. End poverty in all its forms everywhere Goal 2. End hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition, and promote sustainable agriculture Goal 3. Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages Goal 4. Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote life-long learning opportunities for all Goal 5. Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls Goal 6. Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all Goal 7. Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable, and modern energy for all Goal 8. Promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all Goal 9. Build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization and foster innovation

11. Sustainable Development Goals Goal 10. Reduce inequality within and among countries Goal 11. Make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable Goal 12. Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns Goal 13. Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts* Goal 14. Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources for sustainable development Goal 15. Protect, restore and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems, sustainably manage forests, combat desertification, and halt and reverse land degradation and halt biodiversity loss 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 Goal 17. Strengthen the means of implementation and revitalize the global partnership for sustainable development

13. Analysis of the SDGs New set of goals Hunger, water and sanitation, inclusive economic growth, climate change, human settlements, livelihoods and employment, inequalities, energy, infrastructure and industrialisation. Development enablers: Justice, accountability, peace and security Expansion of existing goals and targets Health goals inclusive of non-communicable diseases, health systems Education has included institutional issues of quality, equity and expanded to adult literacy, vocational and technical education Specific goal on development enablers Justice, peace, accountable and inclusive institutions Specific goal on Means of implementation Financing Capacity building Systemic issues (Data, accountability, multi-stakeholders’ partnerships) Technology

14. Understanding the SDGs: Vision and Mission People: to ensure healthy lives, knowledge and the inclusion of women and children Dignity: to end poverty and fight inequalities Prosperity: to grow a strong, inclusive and transformative economy Justice: to promote safe and peaceful societies and strong institutions Partnership: to catalyse global solidarity for sustainable development Planet: to protect our Ecosystems for all Societies and our children Sustainable Development Goals

15. Comparing the MDGs and the SDGs

16. Transition to the SDGs Institutional Measures Communication and Stakeholders’ Mobilisation Programmatic Measures Financing Legal Measures

17. Institutional Measures Mandate Revision Review of organisational mandates Matching mandates of MDAs/Sectors on the goals and targets Organisational structure Organogram Divisions Individual and collective terms of reference Institutional capacities Organisational and Individual Capacity Assessment An Capacity Development Plan Inter-Agency Coordination Inter-Ministerial Working Group Thematic Groups in accordance with the 3 Dimensions of SD

18. Communication and Stakeholders’ Mobilisation Development of SDGs Communication strategies Multi-stakeholders’ Mobilisation MDAs Parliament Traditional authorities and Faith Institutions Local Authorities Media Private sector Civil society Strategic Communication of the SDGs using multiple platforms National, Zonal and State launches of the SDGs National and State SDGs Information Centres (NSIC & SSIC) Traditional Media (radio, newspaper, television) Social Media Expected results: Increased knowledge base for the implementation of the SDGs Stakeholders’ buy-in Political support Accelerated investments and implementation of the SDGs Citizens’ ability to hold government accountable

19. Programmatic and Financing Measures Needs assessment No need to conduct fresh exercise. Use of current reports of previous assessments to determine core and subsidiary program areas Defining program parameters according to thematic areas and agency mandates Developing National and State Action Plans with mandates, budgets and deadline Focusing on key results and milestones Focusing on innovative and participatory approaches to service delivery

20. Financing Deployment of traditional, new and innovative sources of financing Continuation of the utilisation of the Debt Relief Gains with the identification of additional funding channels to ensure sustainable financing. Costing: Early determination of costs at federal and state levels Budgeting: Integrating the SDGs programs into annual budgets with possible targets and ceilings. Reforms in the Procurement process to ensure efficient service delivery and accountability

21. Legal framework Legal proclamation or adaptation of the declaration The need to involve the National and State Assemblies to enact laws on climate change, addressing inequalities, public private partnerships. Legal framework to support institutions such as NBS to play a more effective role in data coordination

22. Partnerships Inter-Governmental Partnerships and multi-level governance Learning from the CGS, CCT and UBE programs: Strengthening multi-level cooperation Better coordination of programs to fit into local level needs Broader partnership with private sector Linkages between policy and research: Involvement of the academia in program planning, monitoring and evaluation.

23. Specific Roles for the NYSC Communication and Building knowledge Working with school authorities Academia Working with faith based institutions Media organisations Stakeholders' Mobilisation Traditional institutions Socio-cultural organisations Young people Local authorities Private sector Advocacy and Partnerships Inter-governmental partnership Working with the UN System

24. Conclusion The SDGs are very broad and cover almost every economic, social and environment aspects of sustainable development. The SDGs will require technical expertise which may not be readily available especially at State level. The need for strategic development partners’ support to Governments at federal and state level can never be over- emphasised. Early implementation of the post 2015 agenda will be key to achieving success with multi-sectoral plans and strategies; innovative programs, sustained financing and focus on results The SDGs come at a special time when Nigeria is transiting to a new democratic regime at national and state levels. This may just be a great opportunity.

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