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Submission Number: 61
Submission ID: 22015
Submission UUID: 518fc7ff-35f6-4e4a-9ff6-e9661d9211ef
Submission URI: /es/form/SDGSummitActions/National
Creado: Mon, 18/09/2023 - 06:57
Completed: Mon, 18/09/2023 - 07:08
Changed: Thu, 21/09/2023 - 09:12
Remote IP address: 104.129.139.189
Submitted by: Anónimo
Idioma: English
Is draft: No
Webform: SDG National Commitments Form
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.
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.
● 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.
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
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
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