1. Localising the SDGs DeLoG Annual Meeting
16th May 2017
Paula Lucci, Senior Research Fellow

2. This presentation… Where the initiative stands
Examples on localising SDGs
Some of the challenges
Entry points: some points for discussion

3. 1. Where does the initiative stand
1. Where does the initiative stand? Almost half way through first 1000 days…
• There has been progress in SDG implementation
• But speed of progress needs to be stepped up
• Slower take up at local level
• Some programmes seeking to help with this

4. Examples of initiatives: localzing.org

5. UNSDSN Cities Guide; US cities SDG Index

6. ODI Projecting Progress odi.org/cities-scorecard

7. 2. Examples of what cities are doing
• Mapping assessments of targets and indicators (e.g. Medellin c.70% of indicators for relevant SDGs)
• Implementation plans (e.g. Medellin holding consultations with wider stakeholders this year)
“The SDGs provide an opportunity to inform policy & priorities using evidence rather than short-term political interests” Interview with local government official

8. 3. Some of the challenges
• Feasibility/relevance/prioritisation of targets
• Complexity of monitoring framework and availability of data/analytical capacities
• Institutional challenges and finance (working across-sectors; government levels)

9. Proportion of households with poor quality
flooring – cities with F grades
Example of challenges:
Feasibility/ prioritisation of targets

10. ‘The challenge of monitoring the SDGs’
Example of challenges: availability of data
Only about 35% of global indicators have data and established method (Tier 1)

11. City level example ODS 11 (6 targets ‘Tier 1‘ in our analysis) Nairobi
Example of challenges: availability of data
City level example
ODS 11 (6 targets ‘Tier 1‘ in our analysis)
Nairobi
Mumbai
Bogota
London
Available indicators (of a total of 8)
2 / 8
3 / 8
4 / 8
Targets with data (of a total of 6)
2 / 6
2 / 6
3 / 6
Fuente: Lucci et al. (2016). Projecting Progress: Are cities on track to achieve the SDGs by 2030? London: ODI.

12. 4. Entry points for DeLoG: Points for discussion
• 2018: opportunity as countries report on SDG 11
Raising awareness/exchanging knowledge on early stages of implementation from members’ work
• Provide examples of good practice/evidence on key issues for implementers

13. Paula
Thank you!