Annex 1. PEP member activities for SDG implementation A quick PEP survey of member engagement in SDG implementation: summary of forms received (by 29 May 2016) Institution Policy/procedure Gaps/challenges for PEP PEI PEI programmatic, learning-by-doing approach could offer an SDG delivery mechanism (conclusion of PEI evaluation) Climate/environment expenditure review. Economic analysis. PEI handbook Institutionalisation and capacity for poverty and environment Integrated budgeting, financing, measurement/baseline P/E mainstreaming case to be stronger than ever UNDP UNDP Strategic Plan at same time as Agenda 2030: Sustainable development pathways, resilience, governance MAPS – Mainstreaming, Acceleration, Policy Support. Guidance on support to mainstreaming SDGs, national reporting on SDGs, SDG analytical toolkit Institutional support for SDGs – data and knowledge, resilience, integrated and aligned approaches. Last-mile poverty reduction. Changing nature of aid Aligning SDGs across both national government systems and development cooperation Share experiences on how SDG implementation is advancing P/E objectives ADB New ADB Strategy 2030 in preparation. New ADB results framework to reflect SDGs (in 2017) New operational guidance for environmental and safeguard department. New project classification Support to countries on SDG national customisation, policy integration and coherence Need to focus more on: Adaptation Natural capital Pollution/health GGGI Country planning frameworks and 2017–18 include SDG implementation Country planning framework and biennium planning guides look at integrating SDGs/INDCs. Offers policy alignment service. Operational on inclusive green growth Aligning to SDGs: across government, and with other GGGI partners
inclusive and sustainable rural development; 3) safe life for all from infectious diseases; 4) science and technology innovation for better life; 5) climate compatible development and complex nature Bangladesh Ministry of Finance, Economic Relations National policy for development cooperation in progress – wider view New Country Strategy and Action Plan in progress - covering aid commitments and SDGs Capacity on integration. Concessional funds Official development assistance remains catalytic. Need coherent LDC graduation criteria. Climate funds must be simple and add to ODA. Bangladesh United International University Research and education on renewable energy technologies Academic programmes and interdisciplinary approaches to SD Capacity for interdisciplinary research and education Engaging people and private sector in SDG planning and engagement (Ministry of Federal Affairs and Local Government) SDG National Report. Looking to effective implementation of Environmentally Friendly Local Governance EFLG to achieve SDGs National climate change budget code. Looking at current practices of Natural Resources revenue generation Capacity, personal and institutional, especially at levels. Mass media and school education about SDGs Jobs from sustainable Natural Resources management Government staff motivation on SDGs through visits Development Alternatives Climate change concerns integrated into village/local and state plans in Madhya Pradesh DA aims to develop interventions o integrate climate change and SDGs Various DA products: India’s views on SDGs. Financial requirements for achieving SDGs. SDG indicators in Indian context. Post-2015 development priorities in South Asia. Aligning SDGs and development targets, cherry-picking SDGs. Integrating SDGs across government (individual SDGs allocated to ministries). Partnerships and resources for regional sharing. Stimulate dialogues and hold international workshops for subnational officials