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# Creado Submitted to Usuario Idioma IP address Title of commitment Name of submitting Member State or Government Please indicate whether your commitment is intended to address SDG Progress at a national, regional or global level Please outline briefly the commitment(s) made in the areas outlined above Does the commitment include a new national benchmark for reducing poverty and inequality by 2027? If yes, please indicate the benchmark below: Please explain how national planning and institutional frameworks will be strengthened to support progress of the commitment: Which of the following, if any do your strengthened institutional frameworks seek to address? If you have any further information to share please upload the information here, or provide a link to applicable site or document below Additional Information Please provide the full name, title and email address of contact person: Please provide the official email address of your country’s Permanent Mission in New York, for verification purposes. Annual Updates Operaciones
71 Fri, 22/09/2023 - 08:52 Anónimo Inglés 91.198.204.122 Denmark’s commitment to a new national action plan for achieving the SDGs. Denmark National In 2024, Denmark will launch a new national action plan for achieving the SDGs.
The current action plan was formulated by the previous government. The new government will launch a new action plan according to its priorities and the areas in which Danish efforts must be focussed in order to realise the 2030 Agenda in Denmark.
 Julie Juel Andersen
Policy Advisor, Permanent Mission of Denmark to the United Nations
jujuan@um.dk		 nycmis@um.dk
70 Fri, 22/09/2023 - 08:51 Anónimo Inglés 91.198.204.122 Denmark’s support to IMF’s Poverty Reduction and Growth Trust (PRGT) Denmark Global Denmark will support the subsidy account of IMF’s Poverty Reduction and Growth Trust (PRGT) with a new grant totalling SDR 19 million (app. DKK 174 million) in 2023 and 2024.

Further, Denmark will be providing additional loan frame for PRGT of SDR 150 milllion (app. DKK 1.4 billion), thereby increasing the total Danish loan frame to PRGT to SDR 950 million (app. DKK 8.6 billion).
 While other countries might report their contribution to PRGT as ‘Rechanneling of SDRs’, the Danish contribution is technically not a rechanneling of SDRs and can therefore not be characterised as such Julie Juel Andersen
Policy Advisor, Permanent Mission of Denmark to the United Nations
jujuan@um.dk		 nycmis@um.dk
69 Fri, 22/09/2023 - 08:50 Anónimo Inglés 91.198.204.122 Denmark’s commitment to scaling up and mobilising financing for development and climate Denmark Global Denmark intends to provide an annual capital contribution of DKK 500 million (USD 75 mil.) in the years 2024-2030 to the Danish Investment Fund for Developing Countries, IFU. The main intention with the new financing is to increase IFU’s contribution to climate finance. Denmark will double IFU’s investment budget and triple IFU’s contribution to climate finance [from current annual DKK 2 bn/USD 300 mil. to DKK 5-7 bn towards 2030/USD 900 mil.] through the capital contribution, a significant mobilisation of private investments, and access to financing from the Central Bank of Denmark. Julie Juel Andersen
Policy Advisor, Permanent Mission of Denmark to the United Nations
jujuan@um.dk		 nycmis@um.dk
68 Fri, 22/09/2023 - 07:46 Anónimo Inglés 147.161.224.179 International Finance Facility for Education (IFFEd) Funding United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland Global The UK will contribute up to £180 million of support to the International Finance Facility for Education (IFFEd). This includes up to £95 million in grants and paid-in capital, and a contingent guarantee of up to £85 million. IFFEd will unlock up to $1 billion in affordable education finance, with the amount available subject to final confirmation of other donor support, alongside Sweden and the UK. As more donors join IFFEd, this amount will increase. Strengthening the capacities of local and subnational governments to advance the SDGs Grace Wood, Sustainable Development, UK MISSION grace.wood@fcdo.gov.uk
67 Fri, 22/09/2023 - 07:27 Anónimo Inglés 147.161.224.179 UK support to the Innovative Finance Facility for Climate in Asia and the Pacific (IFCAP). United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland Regional The UK is providing a guarantee of up to $300 million to the Innovative Finance Facility for Climate in Asia and the Pacific (IFCAP). We estimate this will unlock up to $1.8 billion in additional, affordable, effective climate finance in the region over the next 5 years, meaning up to 6 times leverage of increased climate finance compared to our guarantee commitment. Unlocked funding will enable a greater level of both adaptation and mitigation investments: IFCAP will support vulnerable populations to adapt to the impacts of climate change by increasing their resilience to natural disasters; IFCAP will also support the ADB’s work in financing renewable energy projects, energy efficiency programmes, and policy and regulatory measures to accelerate a clean and just transition from fossil fuels to low carbon energy sources. The Innovative Finance Facility for Climate in Asia and the Pacific (IFCAP) is a multi-donor financing partnership facility set up by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) with the goal of scaling-up finance for accelerated action against climate change in Asia and the Pacific. Making SDG achievement a more central focus in national planning and oversight mechanisms, Aligning domestic budgets and financing with the SDGs Grace Wood, Sustainable Development, UK Mission grace.wood@fcdo.gov.uk
66 Fri, 22/09/2023 - 04:07 Anónimo Inglés 197.155.192.114 2023 NATIONAL COMMITMENT STATEMENT ON ACCELERATING IMPLEMENTATION OF SDGS Lesotho National Lesotho has emphasized the importance of accelerating the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), with a particular focus on SDG 8, which aims to promote inclusive and sustainable economic growth and job creation. The nation seeks to integrate strategies that address gender equality, infrastructure development, income improvement for the bottom 40%, and strengthening public sector capacities. Additionally, Lesotho has outlined specific targets, such as ensuring women's participation in decision-making, promoting employment for all, developing sustainable infrastructure, and enhancing income growth for the most economically disadvantaged. The government is also committed to reducing poverty, addressing the needs of vulnerable groups, and has set goals to decrease the national poverty rate and the GINI Coefficient by 2026/27.

To achieve these goals, Lesotho is focusing on strengthening its social protection system, promoting investments in agriculture and food security, and fostering private sector-led growth. The impact of COVID-19 has further emphasized the need for transformative measures to address economic challenges. Institutional arrangements have been established at multiple levels for SDG coordination, including a High-Level Oversight committee and various technical teams. These entities aim to provide strategic guidance, monitor SDG progress, consolidate multi-stakeholder engagements, and strategize for additional SDG financing. The approach is comprehensive, involving government and societal stakeholders to ensure effective implementation and accountability for the SDG agenda.		 The benchmarks are as follows:

Poverty Reduction Benchmark: Lesotho aims to reduce the proportion of people living below the national poverty line from 49.8% in 2016/17 to 43.8% in 2026/27.

Inequality Reduction Benchmark: The country targets a reduction of the GINI Coefficient, a measure of income inequality, from 0.45 in 2016/17 to 0.40 in 2026/27.		 Lesotho has established a robust multi-level National Coordination Structure for Sustainable Development to bolster its commitment to the SDGs. This structure is bifurcated into two main entities: a High-Level Oversight Committee, which includes parliamentary oversight and operates through a Steering Committee led by the Minister of Finance and Development Planning, and a Technical Team. The latter encompasses the National Technical Coordination Committee, Technical Working Groups, District SDG Working Groups, and representatives from various sectors like gender, environment, and youth. These entities are tasked with strategic guidance, integrating SDGs into national objectives, preparing annual progress reports, and consolidating multi-stakeholder engagements.

To further fortify the commitment to SDGs, Lesotho emphasizes an all-encompassing approach that involves every sector of the government and society. This strategy aims to renew commitment among stakeholders, synchronize implementation efforts across different sectors, and ensure mutual accountability. By integrating these mechanisms, Lesotho aims to effectively coordinate, monitor, and accelerate its progress towards achieving the SDGs.		 Making SDG achievement a more central focus in national planning and oversight mechanisms, Aligning domestic budgets and financing with the SDGs, Rejuvenating and strengthening public sector institutions , Boosting transparency and access to information, Strengthening national statistical systems, Securing country-level data for the SDG targets, Increasing domestic financing for data and statistics 'Malefu Khanyapa (Ms)
Director
Department of Monitoring and Evaluation
Ministry of Development Planning
P. O. Box 630
Maseru 100
Lesotho
Telephone #: +266 22320913 (office)
Cellphone: +266 58690772/62584962
nokufa67@gmail.com
 mpnnena@gmail.com
65 Thu, 21/09/2023 - 14:19 Anónimo Inglés 181.46.138.75 Profundizar acciones para reducir la pobreza y las desigualdades injustas mediante un mecanismo institucional nacional transversal consolidado, alianzas multiactor y multinivel y políticas integrales e inversión pública alineadas a las metas priorizadas. Argentina National Profundizar la aplicación de la perspectiva de derechos
La Argentina ha avanzado y sostenido el respeto de los derechos humanos. A 40 años de la recuperación de la democracia, nuestro país ha avanzado en el respeto y la ampliación de derechos considerando, especialmente, a los grupos históricamente más vulnerados. El liderazgo regional e internacional en estos tópicos se pueden apreciar en los actos de gobierno y en su institucionalización. A modo de ejemplo se puede citar la creación del Ministerio de la Mujeres, Géneros y Diversidad y su impacto en la ampliación de derechos de las mujeres, niñas y población LGBTQ+ visibilizando su relevancia en metas ODS e indicadores específicos que sigue la Argentina. Asimismo, a través de las intervenciones de política orientadas a reducir la pobreza y la desigualdad. Ello conlleva:
• Acelerar los esfuerzos por alcanzar las metas a 2030 propuestas para los indicadores de seguimiento establecidos, en particular para los de pobreza, indigencia y desigualdad.
• Profundizar el análisis, en cada ODS, de los derechos involucrados a fin de determinar su vulneración y causa a los efectos de reorientar acciones y recursos.
• Continuar el análisis transversal de las fichas técnicas de los indicadores de modo de resguardar la inclusión de las perspectivas de derechos en su construcción y posterior análisis.
• Mantener los esfuerzos por producir los indicadores con sus desagregaciones de acuerdo con sexo, edad, etnia, ingresos, estado migratorio, situación de discapacidad, entre otras vulnerabilidades expresamente mencionadas en las metas, de acuerdo con los Fundamentos Principales de las Estadísticas Oficiales.

Intensificar acciones integrales e integradas en áreas prioritarias de política e inversión pública
La Argentina ha llevado adelante un proceso de priorización de metas que significó vincular las prioridades de gobierno con las metas de los ODS tomando en cuenta el contexto nacional. Para cada una de las metas priorizadas (121) se desarrollaron indicadores de seguimiento que incluyen la determinación de metas cuantitativas alineadas al horizonte temporal de la Agenda 2030. Así, para cada tema priorizado (en pobreza, salud, educación, trabajo, ambiente, etc.) se incluyeron metas concretas a 2030. Además, también se consideraron los recursos presupuestarios movilizados. En los Informes Voluntarios Nacionales y en los Informes de País (alternativamente de base anual) se da cuenta de los esfuerzos realizados para avanzar hacia esas metas en términos de intervenciones de política pública y de presupuesto invertido. Para ello:
• Se profundizarán los esfuerzos en políticas públicas e inversión para alcanzar las metas definidas por cada indicador en 2030 para cada meta priorizada por la Argentina.
• Se continuarán produciendo Informes nacionales anuales (Informes de País e Informes Nacionales Voluntarios) como mecanismos de rendición de cuentas en los diferentes niveles.
• Se seguirán elaborando el Informe sobre Políticas, Planes, Programas y Proyectos orientados a las metas priorizadas de los 17 ODS que permite visualizar los vínculos entre los ODS, la transversalidad de sus metas y las contribuciones directas e indirectas para analizar patrones de sinergias, brechas y compensaciones.
• Se realizará regularmente el ejercicio de vinculación del presupuesto con las intervenciones realizadas para cada meta priorizada a fin de mejorar la asignación de los recursos públicos.

Fortalecer y ampliar las alianzas multiactor y multinivel
Desde 2016, el Consejo Nacional de Coordinación de Políticas Sociales -organismo responsable de la coordinación de la implementación y seguimiento de la Agenda 2030- ha desplegado una amplia acción de articulación con otros Poderes del Estado y organizaciones de la sociedad civil, la academia y el sector empresarial público y privado del nivel nacional y con otros poderes provinciales, municipales y locales y la academia. A casi 7 años del horizonte temporal de 2030 se requiere profundizar dichas articulaciones de modo de obtener aportes concretos para alcanzar las metas priorizadas. Para ello se compromete:
• Proseguir incentivando la apropiación de la Agenda 2030 en otros Poderes del Estado.
• Continuar promoviendo foros de participación social con organizaciones de la sociedad.
• Profundizar la articulación y trabajo conjunto con Universidades.
• Insistir sobre la determinación de la planificación y gestión de empresas del Estado y del sector privado en clave de ODS.

Expandir la territorialización de los ODS
En un país federal como la Argentina, la territorialización de la Agenda 2030 se construye desde el reconocimiento de su carácter federal, de la heterogeneidad geográfica, cultural y social que caracteriza las regiones y localidades emplazadas en todo el territorio nacional. Los gobiernos locales son los responsables del desarrollo de instituciones y de políticas públicas más inclusivas y sostenibles, y para ello impulsan la defensa de los derechos humanos para el conjunto de su ciudadanía con la intención de actualizar el contrato social y reforzar su confianza en la acción pública. La Argentina ha dado importantes pasos en la territorialización de la Agenda 2030. En la actualidad se la implementa en 22 jurisdicciones provinciales y en la Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires y en una cantidad mayor de municipios y de gobiernos locales. Se ha establecido una Red Federal ODS que nuclea a las provincias en una comunidad de prácticas y se ha promovido la rendición de cuentas a partir de Informes Voluntarios Locales, muchos de los cuales se han presentado a distintos niveles (local, nacional, regional y global) incluyendo al Foro Político Regional para América Latina y el Caribe y el Foro Político de Alto Nivel sobre el Desarrollo Sostenible de las Naciones Unidas. Para ello se plantea:
• Continuar cooperando técnicamente con los niveles provinciales, municipales y locales en su apropiación e implementación de la Agenda 2030.
• Mantener la Red Federal de ODS como dispositivo de intercambio de conocimiento y aprendizaje entre pares que aporte a acelerar acciones para alcanzar las grandes aspiraciones de la Agenda 2030 sin dejar a ninguna provincia y municipio atrás.
• Proseguir promoviendo y acompañando técnicamente la producción de los Informes Voluntarios Locales y su presentación pública para aportar al seguimiento y mejoramiento de las distintas implementaciones y a la deliberación pública

Consolidar la estrategia y dispositivo nacional de gobernanza de la implementación y seguimiento de la Agenda 2030
La Agenda 2030 planteó nuevos desafíos en su operativización dadas su integralidad, la indivisibilidad de los ODS, la transversalidad de las metas, su fuerte basamento en los derechos humanos, sus 5 áreas críticas y sus 3 dimensiones, entre otros y la gran cantidad de organismos a ser involucrados por esas mismas razones. Así, se conformó la Comisión Nacional Interinstitucional de Implementación y Seguimiento de los ODS, constituida por la Jefatura de Gabinete de Ministros, todos los Ministerios nacionales y el Instituto Nacional de Estadística y Censos, que es coordinada por el Consejo Nacional de Coordinación de Políticas Sociales. En estos 8 años la Comisión se ha reunido regularmente, ha producido 3 Informes Voluntarios Nacionales, 3 Informes de País, 2 Informes sobre intervenciones de Política Pública Orientadas a los ODS, 2 Informes de Vinculación Presupuestarias e Informes técnicos. Asimismo, ha articulado con instancias intrajurisdiccionales de cada uno de los ministerios que implican distintas áreas, empresas y otros organismos del Estado. Esta composición y articulación inter e intrasectorial ha significado un abordaje más integrado de la implementación y el seguimiento de la Agenda 2030 en el nivel nacional. Para ello se propone:
• Consolidar la estrategia nacional de modo de fortalecer la titularidad y el liderazgo nacionales.
• Mantener el seguimiento integrado y coherente de los progresos conseguidos en el cumplimiento de los Objetivos y sus metas como responsabilidad del Gobierno como señala la Agenda 2030.
• Continuar con la producción de informes de seguimiento que faciliten la rendición de cuenta en los distintos niveles (nacionales, regionales, globales).
 • Reducir, entre 2016 y 2030, a la mitad el porcentaje de personas viviendo debajo de la línea de pobreza.
• Reducir, entre 2016 y 2030, a la mitad el porcentaje de personas viviendo debajo de la línea de indigencia.
• Alcanzar a 2030 un Índice de Gini de la distribución del ingreso per cápita familiar de 0,3940.
 La Argentina trabaja articuladamente con la Jefatura de Gabinete de Ministros en la incorporación de principios, visión, áreas críticas, dimensiones y ODS y sus metas en la planificación y gestión de las instituciones públicas en el nivel nacional. Se presentan los proyectos de presupuestos nacionales anuales con consideraciones en relación con los ODS y con perspectiva de género y se elabora el Mapa de Acción del Estado en clave de la Agenda 2030, entre otros. Asimismo, en el marco de la Comisión Nacional Interinstitucional de Implementación y Seguimiento de los ODS, se realiza el alineamiento de metas priorizadas para los 17 ODS con el presupuesto nacional. Este marco institucional que se ha consolidado desde 2016 es el que permitirá avanzar hacia el compromiso planteado. Asimismo, esto redundará en un círculo virtuoso, reforzando instituciones públicas más eficientes y efectivas, transparentes y que rindan cuentas. De esta manera, toda la Administración Pública estará más alineada y comprometida con la Agenda 2030 utilizando estrategias de gestión en coherencia con los requisitos que esta plantea. Making SDG achievement a more central focus in national planning and oversight mechanisms, Aligning domestic budgets and financing with the SDGs, Strengthening the capacities of local and subnational governments to advance the SDGs , Boosting transparency and access to information, Strengthening national statistical systems https://www.argentina.gob.ar/politicassociales Matías Sotomayor
Director General de Relaciones Internacionales y Comunicación Institucional
Consejo Nacional de Coordinación de Políticas Sociales, Presidencia de la Nación Argentina
msotomayor@politicassociales.gob.ar
Enaun@mrecic.gov.ar
64 Thu, 21/09/2023 - 05:24 Anónimo Inglés 202.83.126.184 SDG SUMMIT 2023: BANGLADESH COUNTRY COMMITMENTS Bangladesh National A. Social Protection and Jobs: Initiatives like the Universal Pension Scheme and Employment Injury Scheme aim to provide financial security to citizens. The government aims to send 5 million skilled workers abroad within 5 years. Bangladesh is dedicated to advancing UHC, expanding health services, improving quality, and providing financial protection for all citizens. The National Employment Policy 2022 addresses job creation, digital transformation and skills mismatch. Strategies include reducing youth NEET, promoting youth entrepreneurship, and providing skill development training to 0.8 million youths by 2024.
B. Essential Services and Transforming Education: Bangladesh aims to achieve universal literacy and primary education completion rates by 2030. The implementation of a competency-based curriculum promotes gender equality and quality education. Bangladesh plans to achieve a student-teacher ratio of 30:1 by 2030, focusing on teacher standards and professional development. Bangladesh is committed to gender parity in schools and inclusion of persons with disabilities. Strengthening industry linkages in Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) programs aligns them with labor market demands. Initiatives aim to eliminate child marriage by 2041. Providing housing to landless and homeless people.
C. Energy for All and Shift to Renewables: Bangladesh seeks to enhance energy efficiency through modern and digital devices, reducing energy loss and optimizing consumption. The government aims to increase reliance on clean fuels and technology to 30% by 2025 and 35% by 2030. An updated Renewable Energy Policy will incentivize and accelerate the adoption of renewable energy technologies. Bangladesh targets a 20% reduction in primary energy consumption per GDP by 2030, emphasizing energy efficiency.
D. Securing Food, Water, and Sanitation Systems: Establishing a comprehensive database of food business operators enhances monitoring and regulation. Developing and implementing a national food safety policy aligned with the Food Safety Act aims to ensure safety standards. Initiatives include reducing post-harvest losses and waste and promoting sustainable practices among producers. Updating the Bangladesh Water Act to incorporate the Bangladesh Delta Plan 2100 supports water management. Expanding access to drinking water services and sanitation facilities, aiming for 100% coverage by 2030.
E. Digital Transformation: Bangladesh focuses on ethical AI, robotics, IoT, blockchain, and cybersecurity to augment human capacity. Transitioning social welfare programs to digital platforms enhances efficiency and accessibility. Registering beneficiaries digitally in food programs improves planning and programming. Transforming the migration process from analog to digital for efficiency and transparency. Encouraging digital commerce, ICT industry growth, and a conducive business environment. Enhancing cybersecurity and creating a digital platform for government agencies. Digitizing agriculture services to increase productivity, food security, and empower rural farmers. Promoting digital financial access through branchless banking and mobile financial services. Leveraging ICT for a digital health system, enabling oversight and governance by 2030.
F. Protecting Biodiversity and Nature: Drafting and implementing an act for the protection, development, and management of haors. Engaging local communities in the conservation of natural tourism destinations through Destination Management Organizations. Increasing forest coverage 16% by 2030, involving forest-dependent families, declaring protected areas, and species conservation.
G. Gender Equality: By 2030, the Government of Bangladesh (GoB) envisions a female labour force participation rate of 50%. Increasing women’s participation in the ICT sector, including tech start-ups and e-commerce sector to 25% by 2026 and 50% by 2041. The Government is committed to train 75,000 women on various topics related to ICT by 2032. The National Action Plan to Prevent Violence Against Women and Children (2018-2030) provides the strategic direction for planning, identifying resource gaps, and guiding resource allocations and implementation. The GoB emphasizes the importance of women’s participation in public life, including in public institutions, businesses, and trade unions, as well as in decision-making processes and leadership roles across sectors. By 2025, the gender budget allocation will be, at minimum, 35% of the national budget. The GoB extended the National Action Plan on Women, Peace, and Security (NAP WPS) 2019–2022 period until 2025 and has reiterated its firm commitment to fulfilling the WPS agenda.
H. Disaster Risk Reduction: The government is strongly committed to strengthening national disaster preparedness and response through the implementation of innovative strategies like Anticipatory Action, which ensures timely interventions to mitigate the consequences of imminent disasters. The GoB has also included the issue of establishing a Humanitarian Staging Area with due importance as part of strengthening the backbone of emergency response.		 Yes, lowering poverty and inequality by 2027 is a criterion included in the national commitments. Presently, 18.7% of people live in moderate poverty; this number is projected to drop to 11% in 2027 and 7.2% in 2030. 5.6% of the population lives in extreme poverty, which is predicted to drop to 3.2% and 2.6% in 2027 and 2030, respectively. In 2022, the income Gini coefficient was 0.499; it is predicted that by 2027 and 2030, it will be 0.490 and 0.485, respectively. A. Data Ecosystems for SDG Monitoring and Reporting: The Government of Bangladesh (GoB) has developed a Monitoring & Evaluation Framework with a view to tracking the progress of SDGs implementation. The Government has also prepared SDG Action Plan aligning with the Five-Year Plans. Bangladesh participated in Voluntary National Reviews process twice in 2017 and 2020. Besides, National Conference on SDG Implementation Review were organized twice in 2018 and 2022 involving all national and local stakeholders. BGMEA is currently creating a web-based data platform so that member factories can share the ESG data to link the industry’s contributions to specific SDGs. The GoB is dedicated to improving its data collection infrastructure by adopting advanced methods and investing in modern technology such as big data, geospatial data, and real-time monitoring, as well as mobile surveys. Bangladesh is resolutely committed to bolstering data management efforts. This commitment entails targeted and strategic capacity-building endeavours of government officials and other relevant stakeholders. To streamline data generation, mitigate redundancy, and prioritize survey areas, the National Data Coordination Committee (NDCC) has been established incorporating all data producing agencies in the country.
B. Strengthening Public Sector Capabilities for Implementation: The GoB aims to enhance its public sector capabilities and effectively work towards the implementation of the SDGs, fostering sustainable development and improved quality of life for its citizens. It has taken several initiatives to strengthen public sector capacities to effectively implement the SDGs. These initiatives include developing policy frameworks, introducing capacity-building programs, and implementing institutional reforms aimed at enhancing coordination, monitoring, and evaluation of SDG-related activities across various government departments and agencies.
C. SDG Financing Needs and Mechanisms: In response to the evolving challenges of COVID-19 pandemic, and country’s trajectory towards LDC graduation, the government is firmly committed to implementing an integrated national financing framework under the 8th Five Year Plan (2021-2025). The Government of Bangladesh pledges to undertake the following measures: (a) Establishment and operationalization of a high-level governance and oversight mechanism, (b) Adoption of the updated development finance assessment and financing strategy, (c) Creating SDG-specific financing roadmaps, (d) Establishment and operationalization of an investment matchmaking platform, (e) Ensuring policy coherence between national development priorities, global commitments, and the financing framework.
D. SDG Awareness Raising and Localization Plans: To implement the SDGs at the local level, 39+1 National Priority Indicators have been identified where 39 indicators come from the 17 SDGs that were considered (a) critical to the local context and (b) could produce reinforcing effects on other targets. The remaining 1 (one) indicator selected by the local administrative unit based on workshops at the sub-district levels, was included to ensure the pledge of “leaving no one behind,” considering the unique circumstances of each district or sub-district and reflecting the ground realities of the specific geographic region. In order to increase awareness among the target stakeholders, particularly students, youth, and local government entities, the Government is in the process of devising an action-oriented National SDGs Communication Strategy. 		Making SDG achievement a more central focus in national planning and oversight mechanisms, Aligning domestic budgets and financing with the SDGs, Strengthening the capacities of local and subnational governments to advance the SDGs , Rejuvenating and strengthening public sector institutions , Strengthening national statistical systems, Securing country-level data for the SDG targets Mr. Mohd. Monirul Islam, Additional Secretary (SDGs Affairs), Prime Minister's Office (PMO), Government of the People's Republic of Bangladesh.
Email: monirulislam.71@gmail.com, jssdg@pmo.gov.bd 		bdpmny@gmail.com
63 Thu, 21/09/2023 - 04:12 Anónimo Inglés 185.47.190.3 Kosovo Commitments to SDG Transformation Kosovo National Kosovo is recommitting to seven years of an accelerated and transformative action to deliver on the promise of sustainable development, focusing on four key policy priorities:
- Leaving No One Behind: Kosovo is committed to reducing its poverty rate from 25% to 19% by 2027, through the delivery of timely and quality health services, and enhancement of an equitable and adaptable social safety net with improved targeting accuracy and coverage of the poor.
- Acceleration of the Transition to Energy Renewables: Kosovo aims to increase its renewable energy capacity from 279 MW to 1600 MW by 2030, complemented by plans to expand a minimum of 170 MW of battery storage capacity into the national energy power system.
- Digital Transformation: By 2027, Kosovo aims to digitalize 65% of public services for both citizens and businesses, with the goal of equipping 80% of the adult population with basic digital skills by 2030.
- Transforming Education: Kosovo is committed to significant reforms in its education system, allocating 4-6% of the GDP and 15-20% of public expenditure to education by 2027. This aligns with increasing the inclusion rates in early childhood education and for children with special needs, as well as boosting the enrolment rates of marginalised children in compulsory and upper secondary education.		 Yes. Kosovo undertakes to implement targeted, dynamic and continuous measures aimed at reducing the poverty rate from 25% to 19% by 2027, with special attention to the most vulnerable members of society. Recognizing the urgency to accelerate SDG transformation, in partnership with the United Nations Kosovo Team, the Government is committed to enhancing its institutional arrangements. This encompasses the establishment of an SDG Accelerator Fund and development of an SDG Dashboard.
- SDG Accelerator Fund: The government is committed to establish an SDG Accelerator Fund. This fund will serve as a dedicated financial mechanism to accelerate the implementation of the SDG commitments and the National Development Plan (NDP) measures.
- SDG Dashboard: The government is committed to develop an SDG Dashboard, that will serve as a dynamic platform to track key indicators, enabling informed decision-making, and fostering transparent communication about our journey towards sustainable development.		 Making SDG achievement a more central focus in national planning and oversight mechanisms, Aligning domestic budgets and financing with the SDGs, Strengthening national statistical systems, Securing country-level data for the SDG targets Mr. Luan Dalipi
Chief of Staff of the Prime Minister of Kosovo
email: luan.dalipi@rks-gov.net

Mr. Vedat Sagonjeva
Director of the Strategic Planning Office, Office of the Prime Minister of Kosovo
email: vedat.sagonjeva@rks-gov.net		 consulategeneral.ny@rks-gov.net
62 Tue, 19/09/2023 - 04:28 Anónimo Inglés 66.181.170.85 National Commitment for Sustainable Development Mongolia National Mongolia identified 12 accelerators, which consist of 8 transitions, 3 means of implementation, and one crosscutting accelerator, based on the medium, and long-term policy alignment analysis and findings from the Voluntary National Review.
Transitions:
- Increase the quality and access to educational services, and prepare a workforce that meets market demand
- Increase the quality, equity, and accessibility of health care and services
- Achieve a complete digital transition through innovation, science, and technology
- Ensure energy stability and reliability by creating basic conditions for the development of renewable energy
- Mitigate and adapt to the negative effects of climate change: Ensure environmental sustainability and strengthen resilience to hazards and natural disasters
- Enhance the food supply and security
- Diversify the economy through the development of value-added and sustainable production (agriculture, manufacturing, tourism, creative cultural production and transport)
- Reduce unemployment and poverty by increasing decent work and inclusive jobs
Cross-cutting:
- Ensure gender equality
Means of implementation:
- Foster effective governance and policy coherence
- Support regional and local development
- Boost financing aimed at accelerating the implementation of the SDGs		 Regarding "Vision-2050", the country's long-term development policy, Mongolia aims to reduce the national poverty rate to 20% and 15% by 2025 and 2030 respectively. Mongolia will be accelerating SDG implementation through the existing institutional framework and will take the required actions to strengthen the existing framework.
Existing institutional framework for the SDGs:
At the Parliament level, the Sub-Committee on the SDGs is responsible for the Intensification of SDG planning, financing and implementation, and strengthening of the monitoring and evaluation system. Under this sub-committee, the Multistakeholder Council on SDGs works to strengthen multilateral cooperation, to disseminate and inform the public about the SDGs.
At the Government level, the Ministry of Economy and Development is responsible for ensuring cross-sectoral coordination and localizing the SDGs through integrated development policy and planning.
The National Statistics Office is responsible for developing methodologies for the national SDG targets and indicators and coordinating data collection.
Actions to strengthen the institutional arrangements for the SDGs:
- Strengthen the integrated development policy and planning.
- Activate and stabilize the activities of the multi-stakeholder council to ensure all public participation in sustainable development.
- The “Leave no one behind” principle must be adhered to at all levels of society.
- Strengthen the SDG monitoring and evaluation system.		 Making SDG achievement a more central focus in national planning and oversight mechanisms, Strengthening the capacities of local and subnational governments to advance the SDGs , Strengthening national statistical systems Ms. Enkhmunkh Otgontogtokh, Senior Specialist of the Integrated Policy and Planning Department, enkhmunkh.o@med.gov.mn newyork@mfa.gov.mn
61 Mon, 18/09/2023 - 06:57 Anónimo Inglés 104.129.139.189 Statement of Montenegro's commitment to the implementation of Sustainable Development Goals Montenegro National In order to ensure that no one is left behind, Montenegro undertakes to implement targeted, dynamic and continuous measures aimed at reducing poverty and deprivation in society, with special attention paid to children, the most vulnerable members of society and those who are exposed to multiple sources of vulnerability.

We will strengthen the health system in order to achieve universal health care that provides full and quality health care coverage, including financial risk protection.

We are committed to the implementation of measures that will ensure equal access to the labor market and employment conditions, while guaranteeing equal rights and equal pay for all individuals.

We are committed to the promotion of inclusion, equality and protecting the rights of all individuals in society, ensuring that no one has been left behind.

As a democratic country that strives for the rule of law and membership in the European Union, we will guarantee the enjoyment of equal rights and equal access to justice for all our citizens.

We are committed to building an accessible, quality and fair educational system at all levels, based on the smart and inclusive use of digital technologies.

Through the full implementation of the laws, we will ensure a systemic approach in raising awareness of gender equality and preventing gender-based discrimination with a focus on the actions of public administration, the economy, the media, NGOs and the education system.

We take full political and institutional responsibility for the creation and implementation of gender-responsive policies at all levels.

As a declared ecological state, Montenegro is committed to increasing the number and scope of preserved natural and cultural assets, which are sustainably managed, with increased capacity of humans, ecosystems and the economy to adapt to the impact of climate change.

The green transition of Montenegro will be fair and equitable, based on clear and comprehensive strategies that identify key sectors and areas that are most sensitive to climate change and disaster risks, on increasing investment in research and development with the application of digitization, innovation and inclusiveness in order to achieve climate neutral economy.

We will take measures to improve the waste management system by applying the concept of circular economy.

We will work intensively towards strengthening the national system for Monitoring, reporting and verification in the field of climate change, in order to timely monitor the implementation of measures in the field of mitigation, and especially in the field of adaptation to climate change.

Montenegro commits to continuously improving the institutional framework and financing for sustainable development on the basis of already established institutions (the Office for Sustainable Development at the General Secretariat of the Government and the National Council for Sustainable Development, chaired by the Prime Minister) in the center of the executive power, and with a partnership relationship with civil society, the private sector, the academic and local community, young people, and international organizations, in order to enable the achievement of the sustainable development goals.

We commit to strengthening the technical and financial capacities and role of the national statistical system, thereby ensuring increased availability of data, monitoring and reporting for at least 60% of SDG indicators by 2027.

In order to achieve these goals, the country will work on improving the financing of the UN Agenda for Sustainable Development until 2030 byestablishing a mechanism for reporting on investments and expenditures related to sustainable development goals so that the Budget statements can show the connection between the spending and the achieved sustainable development goals, andcontinuing the investment and attraction of donor support through the Montenegro SDG Acceleration Fund aimed at accelerated achievement of Agenda 2030.

Additionally, in the coming period, Montenegro will work on empowering young people so that their voice is heard and respected at the decision-making point in the process of implementing the UN Agenda for Sustainable Development until 2030.
 Yes. In order to ensure that no one is left behind, Montenegro undertakes to implement targeted, dynamic and continuous measures aimed at reducing poverty and deprivation in society, with special attention paid to children, the most vulnerable members of society and those who are exposed to multiple sources of vulnerability. By 2027, we commit ourselves to:

● Reducing the proportion of persons, especially children and adolescents, in a state of severe material deprivation by 3 percentage points.
● Reducing the percentage of people, especially children and adolescents, at risk of poverty by at least 4 percentage points.
● Reducing the multidimensional poverty of children under 2 and 5 and between 5 and 17 years of age by at least 3 percentage points in each category.		 Having been adopted by the Government, the following period is to be focused on putting these commitments into action, to make sure the pledges are delivered within the agreed timeframe. The coordination of the implementation of national commitments to accelerate the SDGs is carried out by the Office for Sustainable Development in the General Secretariat of the Government, with the active role of the National Council for Sustainable Development. Implementation will be based on the Action Plan that will be developed, through which roles and responsibilities, timelines and resources will be outlined. These will evolve around the defined national targets and SDG indicators. Information and data from all the implementing stakeholders will be collected and published, after they have been adopted by the Government. Through the implementation and collection of information and data on the basis of defined national targets and associated indicators, the capacities of Government and institutional officials on SDGs and sectoral development policies will be built.

The key tool for monitoring the interventions the country committed to, in order to accelerate SDGs, is the reliable data production and sharing system, such as national SDG dashboard that was established last year. By identifying custodian agencies for the prioritized indicators and building their capacities, prerequisites for future sustainability and effective and efficient process of the SDG dashboard updating will be met. This will address one of the significant challenges that has been recognized in Montenegro VNR, given that the number of nationally monitored indicators from the official SDG indicators` list has been on a low level due to insufficient funding, personnel, physical infrastructure, over focus on the indicators required by the EU (which represent only a third of UN indicators), low capacity for producing disaggregated data etc. To make the dashboard fully functional, though, additional data needs to be collected from different sectors, including analysis of availability of disaggregation, and progress against each indicator that is being monitored. It also needs to be self-sustainable, and regularly updated with most recent data sets. The UN system in the country stands ready to provide support to the Government office for Sustainable Development to upgrade SDG dashboard, as a part of the whole process described above.

In addition, in order to achieve the given commitments, the country will work on improving the financing of the UN Agenda for Sustainable Development until 2030 by establishing a mechanism for reporting on investments and expenditures related to SDGs so that the Budget statements can show the connection between the spending and the SDGs.

Last but not least, the country will establish strong system of strategic partners coordination. Establishing an efficient coordination system and database of international development support enables better planning, monitoring and management of available resources. The establishment of a mechanism for coordination between the Government of Montenegro and strategic development partners creates preconditions for linking the available technical, expert and financial support with national strategic priorities. The mechanism will be established within the Office for Sustainable Development in the General Secretariat of the Government, and will be developed in close cooperation with the Sector for Strategic Planning and Coordination of Government Policies and the Office of the Prime Minister. The mechanism will be a single-point platform for the exchange of information, planning and monitoring of various forms of international development support. The National Council for Sustainable Development will play the role of the Council for Strategic Coordination.		 Making SDG achievement a more central focus in national planning and oversight mechanisms, Aligning domestic budgets and financing with the SDGs, Strengthening the capacities of local and subnational governments to advance the SDGs , Rejuvenating and strengthening public sector institutions , Boosting transparency and access to information, Strengthening national statistical systems, Securing country-level data for the SDG targets, Increasing domestic financing for data and statistics In order for Montenegro's statement at the SDG Summit to be an expression of the broadest social consensus and commitment, comprehensive consultations were organized. Details are in the attached doc. First name: Aneta
Last name: Kankaras
Contact title: Ms
Telephone: +382 020 482 882
Email: aneta.kankaras@gsv.gov.me
Website/More information: www.sdgmontenegro.me, www.gov.me
 un.newyork@mfa.gov.me
60 Mon, 18/09/2023 - 05:35 Anónimo Inglés 169.1.30.83 Partnership and collaboration South Africa Global To achieve national, continental, and international development goals, coordination, collaboration, partnership, and knowledge-sharing are critical. South Africa commits to prioritise these in its implementation of the SDGs domestically.

Therefore, to realise the SDGs by 2030, there is a need to invest in people, developing countries must be provided with the means to achieve the SDGs, and technology transfer and capacity-building must be made available.
No. There is a need to prioritise active citizenry by promoting collaborations and partnerships across sectors to strengthen decision-making, promote accountability, and act together. Active citizenry needs to find resonance in cooperation with individual bilateral development partners and international development organizations to support country development priorities. Making SDG achievement a more central focus in national planning and oversight mechanisms, Strengthening the capacities of local and subnational governments to advance the SDGs Dr Kefiloe Masiteng
Secretary of Planning
Kefiloe.Masiteng@dpme.gov.za 		MandlaB@dirco.gov.za
59 Mon, 18/09/2023 - 05:27 Anónimo Inglés 169.1.30.83 Active citizenry on the implementation of SDGs South Africa National There is a need to prioritise active citizenry by promoting collaborations and partnerships across sectors to strengthen decision-making, promote accountability, and act together. Active citizenry needs to find resonance in cooperation with individual bilateral development partners and international development organizations to support country development priorities. No. take concrete actions, to be accountable, and to work tirelessly towards building a more sustainable, equitable, and prosperous country. Most of all, to ensure that no one is left behind. Making SDG achievement a more central focus in national planning and oversight mechanisms, Strengthening the capacities of local and subnational governments to advance the SDGs Dr Kefiloe Masiteng
Secretary of Planning
Kefiloe.Masiteng@dpme.gov.za		 MandlaB@dirco.gov.za
58 Mon, 18/09/2023 - 05:17 Anónimo Inglés 169.1.30.83 Commitment to achieve SDGs South Africa Global South Africa remains dedicated to tackling global environmental, economic, social, and political challenges by 2030 through its commitment to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals.
To achieve these goals, South Africa will work with the regional and international community to transform the mandate and functioning of global and local economies at a leadership, infrastructure, investment, and operational level in order to address fundamental developmental challenges including unemployment, inequality, and poverty in the country.
South Africa believes that it is necessary for new momentum to stop the regression and accelerate SDG progress in a global multisectoral initiative. Therefore, working together through strengthening global solidarity is critical.
South Africa is committed to work on initiatives aimed at expanding training and education in the digital economy, enabling equitable access, particularly for girls and women. Women’s empowerment is central to poverty eradication and promoting inclusive economic growth. Therefore, investing in education as well as eliminating financing barriers that discriminate against women can increase women’s entrepreneurship while expanding economic opportunities and enabling them to participate meaningfully in the economy.		 No South Africa has developed several policy instruments and initiatives that are geared toward the country transitioning to a sustainable and climate-resilient development pathway. The development of a Just Transition Framework by South Africa’s Presidential Climate Commission (PCC), underscores that combating climate change is not only an environmental imperative but a socio-economic one as well.
Therefore, South Africa continues to reaffirm its commitment to co-creating and implementing strategies that are not only environmentally sustainable but also socially and economically just. This means ensuring that the transition to a low-carbon economy is fair and equitable by taking into consideration the needs of all stakeholders, including marginalized communities and workers in industries that may be impacted by the shift.
In 2022, South Africa undertook an SDG Diagnostic Scoping Note assessment exercise to establish how the implementation of the SDGs can be accelerated. The assessment looked at synergies across sectors that contribute towards more than one SDG or Agenda 2063 goal. The assessment identified policy actions that need to be implemented including the expansion of social protection schemes, growing the economy, and involving the private sector and other actors in the effort to achieve the development goals. 		Making SDG achievement a more central focus in national planning and oversight mechanisms, Strengthening the capacities of local and subnational governments to advance the SDGs , Boosting transparency and access to information Dr Kefiloe Masiteng
Secretary of Planning
Kefiloe.Masiteng@dpme.gov.za 		MandlaB@dirco.gov.za
57 Sun, 17/09/2023 - 10:08 Anónimo Inglés 185.106.27.210 Funding Compact Luxembourg Global Luxembourg fully subscribes to the United Nations Funding Compact, by devoting at least 30% of the funding contributions to UN agencies as core resources.

In this context, Luxembourg also continues to provide highly flexible and predictable multi-year contributions to core and thematic funding.
 Jil Haentges, First Secretary at the Luxembourg Mission to the UN : jil.haentges@mae.etat.lu Newyork.Rp@mae.etat.lu
56 Sun, 17/09/2023 - 10:07 Anónimo Inglés 185.106.27.210 ODA Luxembourg Global Luxembourg’s development co-operation focuses on access to basic social services and humanitarian assistance, and it has the highest share of ODA allocated to least developed countries (LDCs). In 2022, Luxembourg was the most generous Development Assistance Committee (DAC) member relative to gross national income (GNI). Luxembourg’s total ODA increased in absolute terms in 2022 due to an increase in bilateral grants, mostly for humanitarian aid. ODA continues to represent 1% of GNI. Jil Haentges, First Secretary at the Luxembourg Mission to the UN : jil.haentges@mae.etat.lu Newyork.Rp@mae.etat.lu
55 Sun, 17/09/2023 - 10:07 Anónimo Inglés 185.106.27.210 SDG commitments directly channeled through Multilateral Development Banks/IFI Luxembourg Global Luxembourg channels multiple SDG investments, directly through Multilateral Development Banks and international financial institutions, for a total of 42.5 million euros for the period 2024-2026. These tentative SDG commitments include contributions to:
• IMF: 8 MEUR
• World Bank Group: 9 MEUR
• EBRD: 6 MEUR
• EIB: 5 MEUR
• AsDB: 5 MEUR
• AfDB: 6 MEUR
• OECD: 2.5 MEUR
• AFI: 1 MEUR

Luxembourg re-channeled 253 million SDR to the IMF’s Resilience and Sustainability Trust, which represents 20% of our 2021 SDR allocation.
Making SDG achievement a more central focus in national planning and oversight mechanisms Jil Haentges, First Secretary at the Luxembourg Mission to the UN : jil.haentges@mae.etat.lu Newyork.Rp@mae.etat.lu
54 Sun, 17/09/2023 - 10:06 Anónimo Inglés 185.106.27.210 Luxembourg Earth Impact Fund (LEIF) Luxembourg Global The Luxembourg Earth Impact Fund is a blended finance investment vehicle that supports impact strategies, strengthens the sustainable finance ecosystem, and facilitates the creation of multiple sub-funds with different investment strategies for the Luxembourg government in the coming years Jil Haentges, First Secretary at the Luxembourg Mission to the UN : jil.haentges@mae.etat.lu Newyork.Rp@mae.etat.lu
53 Sun, 17/09/2023 - 10:05 Anónimo Inglés 185.106.27.210 International Climate Finance Accelerator (ICFA) Luxembourg Global The mission of the Climate Finance Accelerator is to enhance the climate finance ecosystem by creating a supporting environment for climate finance fund managers. The Accelerator helps create future leaders of fund managers who specialize and invest in climate finance. https://www.icfa.lu/ Jil Haentges, First Secretary at the Luxembourg Mission to the UN : jil.haentges@mae.etat.lu Newyork.Rp@mae.etat.lu
52 Sun, 17/09/2023 - 10:03 Anónimo Inglés 185.106.27.210 Luxembourg Sustainable Finance Initiative (LSFI) Luxembourg Global and national Through LSFI, Luxembourg commits to make a significant contribution to boost funding of the international fight against climate change and to become a leading international centre for climate finance. https://lsfi.lu/ Jil Haentges, First Secretary at the Luxembourg Mission to the UN : jil.haentges@mae.etat.lu Newyork.Rp@mae.etat.lu