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The integrated, indivisible and interlinked nature of the SDGs requires an in-depth discussion of the inter-connection between the various goals and targets. There is a large body of analytical research and evidence from many different sources, supporting integrated policy making, implementation and monitoring. Furthermore, the interlinked nature of the SDGs is also seen in the scope of the supporting statistical evidence needed to highlight how and where sustainable development is achieved. Such approaches can have transformative impacts, if they can adequately exploit synergies and minimize trade-offs. Recognizing this potential, many countries have already set up, cross-ministerial coordination mechanisms for the SDGs, as presented in their VNRs. This is will be the discussion in the first panel. In the second panel, the importance of statistics and data to support the 2030 Agenda and the much-needed statistical capacity development to strengthen national statistical systems will be highlighted by key experts from different data communities.
Panel 1 (9:00-12:00)
Proposed Guiding Questions for panel 1
- What needs to be done to ensure interlinkages among all SDGs are addressed when making policy decisions at all levels?
- What are the best policy instruments to identify synergies and minimize trade-offs?
- What are the best tools and initiatives to ensure the proper use of data in addressing interlinkages?
- How all branches of Government, stakeholders and international community can be best engaged in ensuring interlinkages among all SDGs to advance 2030 Agenda implementation?
Presiding Officer:
- H.E. Mrs. Marie Chatardova, Vice-president of Economic and Social Council
Moderator:
- Ms. Minh-Thu Pham, Executive Director for Global Policy, United Nations Foundation
Panellists:
- Mr. Debapriya Bhattacharya, Chair, Southern Voices and Distinguished Fellow, Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD)
- Mr. Michel Sidibé, Executive Director of UNAIDS
- Mr. Charles Arden-Clarke, Head of 10YFP Secretariat, Economy Division, UN Environment
Lead discussants:
- H.E. Mr. Michael Gerber, Special Envoy for Sustainable Development, Switzerland
- Ms. Irene Khan, Director General, International Development Law Organization
Interactive discussion
Panel 2 (12:00-13:00)
Proposed guiding questions:
- What are the key challenges faced by countries in addressing the data needs of the 2030 agenda?
- What have been so far the solutions adopted, including for harnessing the power of new data sources?
- How can the use of data be expanded, including for the development of key policy instruments, by the media and the public?
Presiding Officer:
- H.E. Mrs. Marie Chatardova, Vice-president of Economic and Social Council
Moderator:
- Mr. Debapriya Bhattacharya, Director and founder of Southern Voice
Panellists:
- Ms. Judith Randel, Co-founder and Executive Director, Development Initiatives
- Anil Arora, Chief Statistician of Canada, Statistics Canada
- Babacar Beye, Chief Statistician of Senegal
Interactive discussion
