A new Policy Brief examines how the UNCTAD concept of interdependence may be employed in the follow-up and monitoring process of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development substantially increases the demand for evidence-based analysis and integrated and coordinated policy support in the area of expertise of UNCTAD. Its comprehensive and integrated nature mirrors the UNCTAD concept of interdependence between countries and policy areas.
This concept can now be employed in the follow-up and monitoring process of the Agenda to assess: (a) the impact of the international environment on the effectiveness of national implementation strategies; and (b) trade-offs and synergies in those strategies.
Tailored policy support to member States should alleviate national implementation and reporting burdens, thereby facilitating the adoption of coherent national implementation strategies.
Closer collaboration among the multiple stakeholders in the new development agenda will facilitate the effective use of the skills and expertise available across the United Nations system.
Key points:
The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development requires evidence-based analysis and integrated and coordinated policy support in the area of expertise of UNCTAD.
Tailored support to member States should alleviate implementation and reporting burdens, facilitating the adoption of coherent national implementation strategies.
Multi-stakeholder collaboration will facilitate the effective use of skills and expertise available across the United Nations system.
