Chapter 1. Introduction
1.1 Context
Include a brief (one-page) overview of the implementation of Agenda 2030 and Agenda 2063.
1.2 Background and methodology
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This report presents the results from the PCSD Self-assessment workshop held in [city, country] on [date], which was organised by the Policy Coherence for Sustainable Development Unit in the OECD Public Governance Directorate, the APRM and [government body].
The report is based on desk research on the eight guiding principles enshrined in the OECD PCSD Recommendation.
The initial findings are complemented by a self-assessment of [Country X] performance against these principles, using the OECD’s interactive PCSD Self-assessment Tool. This online tool is designed to stimulate dialogue by helping users to identify strengths, gaps and weaknesses as a first step towards enhanced policy coherence. Accordingly, the report’s three main sections, one for each pillar of the PCSD Recommendation, follows this structure:
· Mechanisms in place;
· Self-assessment; and
· Preliminary recommendations.
A final section outlines the way forward and next steps [to be completed based on the outcomes of the workshop].
Chapter 2. Policy coherence for sustainable development in Country X
2.1 Strategic vision, political commitment and leadership
Mechanisms in place
Use the country profile as basis and expand on Principles 1-3:
1. Political commitment and leadership
2. Strategic Long-term vision
3. Policy integration
Self-assessment
Display the results of the self-assessment for Pillar 1 and outline the perceived strengths and gaps, and possible initiatives and mechanisms for overcoming the gaps, e.g.;
Preliminary recommendations
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2.2 Coordinated action across sectors and government levels
Mechanisms in place
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4. Whole-of-government coordination
5. Subnational engagement
6. Stakeholder engagement
Self-assessment
Display the results of the self-assessment for Pillar 2 and outline the perceived strengths and gaps, and possible initiatives and mechanisms for overcoming the gaps, e.g.;
Preliminary recommendations
Develop preliminary recommendations based on the PCSD Guidance Note (e.g. Actions to consider) and good practices in other countries.
2.3 Responsive tools for anticipating and assessing policy and financing impacts
Mechanisms in place
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7. Policy and financing impacts
8. Monitoring, reporting and evaluation
Self-assessment
Display the results of the self-assessment for Pillar 3 and outline the perceived strengths and gaps, and possible initiatives and mechanisms for overcoming the gaps, e.g.;
Preliminary recommendations
Develop preliminary recommendations based on the PCSD Guidance Note (e.g. Actions to consider) and good practices in other countries.
2.4 Overall results of the self-assessment
Summarise the findings across all three pillars and display the aggregated results, e.g.;
Chapter 2. Way ahead
Feedback shared during the workshop will be analysed jointly with the host government so that future action can be planned and agreed upon. It is important that the analysis includes looking at the results against the PCSD Recommendation, identifying gaps and opportunities, and providing some options to enhance PCSD.
Validation and reporting
The summary report should be shared and validated by the workshop participants, giving them the opportunity to provide additional comments and feedback. It should be disseminated as widely as possible so as to stimulate knowledge sharing and peer learning from different country workshops. Regular updates on the implementation of the recommendations by the assessed country are encouraged.
Lessons learned from the pilots [to be completed after all five workshops have been held]
From May to November 2023, the OECD and the APRM organised five pilot workshops. This included in-person workshops in Ghana, South Africa and Namibia and online workshops in Kenya and Sierra Leone. The goal was to test the tool’s functionalities and to seek feedback on the relevance of the self-assessment questions for the implementation of both the 2030 Agenda and Agenda 2063.
Some lessons learned to date include:
· The assessment calls for a mix of closed- and open-ended questions, with some questions applying to both agendas and others with the two agendas treated separately.
· Participants seem more willing to complete the PCSD self-assessment during rather than before the workshops
· APRM is a critical actor for mobilising national buy-in and participation in the workshops.
· It is not easy to get a balanced participation from government, both central and local levels, civil society, private sector and academia.
Please contact Carina Lindberg (carina.lindberg@oecd.org) at the OECD and Sara Hamouda (sara.hamouda@aprm-au.org) at the APRM for any further information.