1. Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ) Social Good Summit 2016 - UNDP
Jamaica and the Sustainable Development Goals
Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ) Social Good Summit UNDP
September 19, 2016

2. Millennium Development Goals (2000 – 2015)

3. Transforming our world: the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development (2016-2030)
The official designation for the UN Resolution (A/RES/70/1) adopted on September 25, 2015 that includes the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) is:
Transforming our world: the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development

4. The New Agenda: Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 2016-2030 Jamaica’s involvement
Establishment of Inter-Ministerial Working Group
National Consultations
National Outcome Document
Establishment of an Inter Ministerial Working Group
(Composition of the Inter-Ministerial Working Group) – MDAs, civil society, NGOs, private sector
Extensive national consultation that feed into the regional and global discussions
National Outcome Document
As part of the national consultation process, the Thematic Working group of Vision 2030 Jamaica were utilized - so that persons see the alignment with Vision 2030 Jamaica starting from the very beginning. 
The country’s position on the post-2015 development agenda reflects the goals, outcomes,
strategies and priority actions of Vision 2030 Jamaica – National Development Plan, as well
as the most recent assessment of Jamaica’s performance in relation to inter alia, the MDGs,
ICPD PoA and SIDS Agenda. The National Outcome Document will be the negotiating
framework for all national delegations to the upcoming preparatory meetings, special
sessions and summits of the UN for the Post-2015 Development Agenda.

5. Jamaica’s National Outcome Document
Submitted to Cabinet

6. Jamaica’s Institutional Framework to inform the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
Inter-Ministerial Working Group on the Post-2015 Development Agenda
Inter-Ministerial Core Group
PIOJ (Secretariat)
MFAFT
STATIN
Vision 2030 Jamaica Thematic Working Groups
An Inter-Divisional Working Group which operated as the Secretariat was established to provide coordination and technical support for all the aspects of the process. The Group comprised technical officers from PIOJ, MFAFT and STATIN
A national Inter-Ministerial Working Group (IMWG) on the Post-2015 Development Agenda – co-chaired by the Planning Institute of Jamaica and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade – was established under specific mandate to formulate a National Outcome Document, and ensure incorporation of the country’s priority areas in the post-2015 development agenda. The Inter-Ministerial Working Group comprised representatives from all Ministries, Departments and Agencies
As part of the consultation process on the goals and targets, the IMWG was expanded to include representatives from civil society, academia, private sector and international development partners. The IMWG was an appropriate mechanism to galvanize support and buy-in across all stakeholders for the SDGs
The Thematic Working Groups of Vision 2030 Jamaica and existing sector committees were also utilized as key pillars in the governance structure to identify sector priorities for inclusion in the global agenda and to facilitate the integration and alignment with the national development plan.

7. Measuring Progress in Achieving the SDGs – Global Indicators
230 Global Indicators have been agreed upon to track progress in achieving the 17 SDGs and 169 targets – on March 11, 2016 at the 47th Session of the UN Statistical Commission (March 8-11, 2016)
The indicators were chosen to address all goals and targets, but approx. half are not produced by an acceptable number of countries and/or lack sound methodologies
The new agenda for Sustainable Development (Agenda 2030) will require a “solid framework of indicators and statistical data to monitor progress, inform policy and ensure accountability of all stakeholders”. This will provide the foundation for a robust follow-up and review mechanism for the SDGs. The UN established the Inter-Agency Expert Group on SDGs (IAEG-SDGs) which has been given the mandate to develop an indicator framework for the goals and targets of the SDGs at the global level, and to support its implementation. Jamaica – the Statistical Institute of Jamaica (STATIN) – is a member of the IAEG-SDGs as one of two representatives from the Caribbean region. This indicator framework was considered and agreed upon at the 47th Session of the UN Statistical Commission in March 2016.
Through Jamaica’s representative on the UN Statistical Commission, the Statistical Institute of Jamaica (STATIN), the country has been involved in the global dialogue to determine the indicators that will be utilized to measure the SDGs
Jamaica also represents the interests of CARICOM in the dialogue on the indicators for the SDGs

8. Measuring Progress in Achieving the SDGs – Global Indicators
The indicators were developed through:
The Inter-Agency and Expert Group on SDG Indicators (IAEG-SDGs) established in March 2015 to develop an indicator framework for the SDGs
Jamaica (STATIN) and Cuba represent the Caribbean on the IAEG-SDGs
There are also regional indicators on the SDGs
The new agenda for Sustainable Development (Agenda 2030) will require a “solid framework of indicators and statistical data to monitor progress, inform policy and ensure accountability of all stakeholders”. This will provide the foundation for a robust follow-up and review mechanism for the SDGs. The UN established the Inter-Agency Expert Group on SDGs (IAEG-SDGs) which has been given the mandate to develop an indicator framework for the goals and targets of the SDGs at the global level, and to support its implementation. Jamaica – the Statistical Institute of Jamaica (STATIN) – is a member of the IAEG-SDGs as one of two representatives from the Caribbean region. This indicator framework was considered and agreed upon at the 47th Session of the UN Statistical Commission in March 2016.
Through Jamaica’s representative on the UN Statistical Commission, the Statistical Institute of Jamaica (STATIN), the country has been involved in the global dialogue to determine the indicators that will be utilized to measure the SDGs
Jamaica also represents the interests of CARICOM in the dialogue on the indicators for the SDGs

9. Measuring Progress in Achieving the SDGs – Global Indicators
The work to develop the indicator framework for the SDGs is far from complete – metadata, methodologies, how to report on existing data and produce new data, form part of the considerations going forward
Jamaica is required to develop its National Statistics System (NSS) and build national data/statistical capacity
Through Jamaica’s representative on the UN Statistical Commission, the Statistical Institute of Jamaica (STATIN), the country has been involved in the global dialogue to determine the indicators that will be utilized to measure the SDGs
Jamaica also represents the interests of CARICOM in the dialogue on the indicators for the SDGs

10. Measuring Progress in Achieving the SDGs – Global Indicators
Formats for annual progress reporting being developed
The 2030 Agenda does not stipulate a frequency for national and subnational reviews
Each country may consider up to two voluntary national reviews at the high-level political forum up to 2030
The 2030 Agenda cautions against overburdening countries with national reviews, especially those countries with limited capacities and resources
A first option is, in any given year, to have a comprehensive review of all the Goals through the lens of the theme. A first option is, in any given year, to have a comprehensive review of all the Goals through the lens of the theme.
As a second option, the forum could look not only at all 17 Goals through the lens of the theme for that year, but also carry out an in-depth Goal-by-Goal review of a few Sustainable Development Goals.
Through Jamaica’s representative on the UN Statistical Commission, the Statistical Institute of Jamaica (STATIN), the country has been involved in the global dialogue to determine the indicators that will be utilized to measure the SDGs
Jamaica also represents the interests of CARICOM in the dialogue on the indicators for the SDGs

11. Global Reporting on Progress in Achieving the SDGs (structure to date)
High level Political Forum on Sustainable Development – responsible for follow-up and review
Global Indicator Framework
Annual Report prepared by Secretary General in cooperation with UN System - "Progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals“, 2016
The Sustainable Development Goals Report, 2016
Global Level
Countries committed to systematic follow-up and review at the national, regional and global levels
The High Level Political Forum on sustainable development is responsible for follow-up and review at the global level
The Global Indicator Framework has thus far informed:
The Secretary General’s Report "Progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals" (E/2016/75), released earlier in 2016
The Sustainable Development Goals Report, launched on July 16, 2016 by the UN Secretary General
At the regional level. The Forum for Latin America and Caribbean countries on Sustainable Development was established to feed reports from the national, regional and then global levels
Jamaica is in the process of determining the mechanisms and arrangements for reporting at the national level

12. The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
The SDGs are intended to end poverty, protect the planet, and ensure prosperity for all
“ENSURING THAT NO ONE IS LEFT BEHIND”
There are 5 Ps of focus in which the SDGs should facilitate development:
People
Planet
Prosperity
Peace
Partnership

13. 17 Sustainable Development Goals
The challenge facing the Caribbean region straddle the social, economic and environmental pillars, particularly as small island developing states.

14. Vision 2030 Jamaica – NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT pLAN alignment with The Sustainable Development Goals

15. Implementing Vision 2030 Jamaica:
Medium Term Socio-Economic Policy Framework (MTF)
Main Mechanism to Operationalize the Implementation of Vision Jamaica
Three –Year Package of Priority Outcomes, Strategies, Actions and Programmes
Three MTFs have been developed to date: 2009 – 2012, 2012 – 2015, 15

16. Policy Context of MTF 2015 - 2018 Medium Term Economic Programme
Growth Agenda
Jamaica’s relationship with the IMF and other IDPs
Regional and International Obligations
Sustainable Development Goals - All goals and national outcomes aligned to the SDGs

17. Governance Framework for Implementation of the SDGs (2016 – 2030)
GLOBAL
- High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development
REGIONAL
- Forum of the Countries of Latin America and the Caribbean on Sustainable Development
National SDGs Core Group
National 2030 Agenda SDGs Working Group
Cabinet
Parliament
The political directorate will play a critical role to in the implementation of this new global development framework at the national level. Through these mechanisms the process of inclusiveness is fostered, particularly for the most vulnerable for which the 2030 Agenda calls to leave “no one behind”. In this regard, the governance structure for this critical stage of implementation and monitoring of the SDG process calls for accountability, responsibility and inclusiveness.
NATIONAL

18. National: Vision 2030 Jamaica
LOCALIZATION: Alignment of SDGs with National Development Planning Framework
Relevant National Frameworks including Medium Term Economic Programme, Whole-of-Government Business Plan
National: Vision 2030 Jamaica
State Level: Strategic and Operational Plans of Ministries Departments and Agencies (MDAs)
Local Level
Parish Local Sustainable Development Plans (LSDPs)
Community Development Plans
Private/Non-Governmental– Representation Groups & IDP Country Programmes
Organizational and Programmatic Plans

19. Vision 2030 Jamaica - National Outcome Indicator Framework
LOCALIZATION: Alignment of SDGs with National and Sector Level Indicator Frameworks
Vision 2030 Jamaica - National Outcome Indicator Framework
Sector Level Outcome Indicator Frameworks
State: MDAs
Private Sector, NGOs and CSOs
Local Level National Outcome Indicator Framework
Parish & Community Entities

20. Next Steps
Finalization of the Indicator Framework for Monitoring the SDGs
Strengthening of the Institutional Framework for Implementation and Monitoring of the SDGS – Global, Regional and National
Consultations with UNDP for support to Jamaica’s SDG process including proposed SDGs Mission to Jamaica
Proposed preparation of a paper documenting Jamaica’s process for preparation of its National Outcome Document and alignment with Vision 2030 Jamaica – to be supported by WHO/PAHO and posted on WHO website

21. Discussion