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As part of its follow-up and review architecture, the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development encourages Member States to “conduct regular and inclusive reviews of progress at the national and sub-national levels, which are country led and country driven” (paragraph 79). These national reviews are expected to serve as a basis for the regular reviews by the HLPF, meeting under the auspices of ECOSOC. As stipulated in paragraph 84 of the 2030 Agenda, regular reviews by the HLPF are to be voluntary, state-led, undertaken by both developed and developing countries, and involve multiple stakeholders.
The voluntary national reviews (VNRs) aim to facilitate the sharing of experiences, including successes, challenges and lessons learned. With a view to accelerating the implementation of the 2030 Agenda. The VNRs also seek to strengthen policies and institutions of governments and to mobilize multi-stakeholder support and partnerships for the implementation of the SDGs.
47 countries will conduct VNRs at the 2020 HLPF.
Chair:
- H. E. Ambassador Mher Margaryan, Armenia, Vice President of ECOSOC
Remarks:
- Ms. Amina J. Mohammed, Deputy Secretary-General of the United Nations, key messages from the voluntary national reviews
- H.E. Ambassador Juan Sandoval, Mexico, Vice President of ECOSOC, in his capacity as Chair of the Group of Friends of the Voluntary National Reviews and Follow-up and Review of the 2030 Agenda
Panel: Armenia, Samoa
Ecuador, Honduras, Slovenia
