Accountability and the post-2015 development agenda – No 1
As called for by the UN Secretary-General’s High-Level Panel of Eminent Persons, the post-2015 development agenda, in forming a new global partnership, should be underpinned by “a new spirit of solidarity, cooperation, and mutual accountability.” Data, monitoring and accountability, moreover, has been included under proposed Goal 17: Strengthen the means of implementation and revitalize the global partnership for sustainable development, as included in the report of the UN General Assembly Open Working Group (OWG) on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). It has also been the topic of one of the World We Want 2015 Thematic Consultations.
Most recently a series of Regional Consultations are taking place. These will feed into the Secretary-General’s Synthesis Report that will guide the deliberations in the General Assembly. During the coming days we will posting reports and information on the se consultations on the website.