1. Workshop on Institutional Frameworks for Sustainable Development
Cluster 4 Presentation
At the 11th Session of the RCM
15 November 2010

2. Outline Background Objectives of the Workshop Workshop Format
Expected Outcomes
Outputs
Documentation
Participants
Dates and Venue

3. Background
United Nations Commission on Sustainable Development (UNCSD)
Established by UNCED- monitor implementation of Agenda 21 (A-21)
WSSD- called for its strengthening, integrate the three pillars of SD
ECA Committee on Sustainable Development
Follow up to the implementation of the outcomes major conferences on SD at the regional level
Provides platforms for RIMs, feed into CSD Sessions
National Councils for Sustainable Development (NCSDs) and National Strategies for Sustainable Development (NSSDs)
NCSDs- coordinate national-level implementation of SD commitments
NSSDs- operationalize SD, balanced and integrated development
African regional and sub-regional organizations
Transformation of the OAU to AU in 2001
Articulation of NEPAD- framework for SD
AUC, NPCA, RECs and AfDB- shaping Africa’s SD agenda
UNCSD (2012)- “Rio+20”
Regional preparatory process- opportunity to further define institutional frameworks for SD in Africa

4. Objectives Main Objective of the Workshop:
Examine and adequately define the institutional framework for SD in Africa
Existing institutions at regional and sub-regional levels
Examine institutions, policies and strategies at the national level
Extent to which institutions incorporate the requirement of SD, including balanced and integrated development and inter
Provide the opportunity to disseminate the findings of the ECA-led studies on NCSDs and NSSDs and obtain updates
Promote experience sharing and knowledge network
Outputs to inform the Africa report to Rio+20 on Institutional Frameworks for Sustainable Development

5. Workshop Format Presentation on the UNCSD
Presentation on role of the body and how it ensures effective linkages with regional and national level processes
Regional and sub-regional level institutions
Presentations by AUC, NPCA, AfDB, RECs, ECA, UN agencies, CSOs- roles in supporting SD agenda, institutional frameworks, strengths and weaknesses and adequacy
Interactive discussions
To agree on frameworks that are responsive to the requirements of sustainable development
NEPAD as a framework for SD in Africa
Review the extent to which NEPAD integrates the different dimensions of SD in a balanced manner- priorities and implementation modalities, linkages and intergenerational equity
NCSDs and NSSDs
Establishment and operationalization of NCSDs
Development and implementation of NSSDs
Updates by selected institutions and member States
Interactive discussions on main issues arising and recommendations

6. Expected Outcomes
Improved appreciation of the importance of effective institutions at the regional, subregional and national levels to ensure coherence and effective coordination in the implementation of Africa’s sustainable development agenda;
Improved understanding on the role of different actors in promoting appropriate institutions, policies and strategies for sustainable development at regional, subregional and national levels;
Consensus on the institutional frameworks for sustainable development at the different levels; and
Increased commitment and momentum to support the establishment and operationalization of well functioning NCSDs and the development and effective implementation of NSSDs in Africa.

7. Outputs Workshop report, including:
well-informed sets of practical and action oriented recommendations
Establishment of effectively functioning institutions for sustainable development at the regional, sub-regional and national levels and
Accelerating the development and implementation of sustainable development policies and strategies at these levels
Recent documentation on NCSDs and NSSDs in Africa
Press releases
Web publications

8. Documentation
In addition to those to be subsequently provided by partners:
Aide memoire
Report on National Councils for Sustainable Development
Report on National Strategies for Sustainable Development
Sustainable Development Report on Africa: Five-Year Review of the Implementation of the World Summit on Sustainable Development Outcomes in Africa (WSSD+5) …;
…..;

9. Participants
Representatives from government ministries/agencies responsible for environment, national development planning and key social sectors- education, population and health;
AUC, the NEPAD Planning and Coordinating Agency (NPCA), African Development Bank (AfDB) and Regional Economic Communities (RECs);
Civil society organizations; and
UN Agencies and Development Partners

10. Dates and Venue 14 to 16 February 2011 Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
United Nations Conference Centre (UNCC)

11. Thank you