Mainstreaming priority SDGs in the national plan

Objective

Identify national SDG priorities and integrate them into the planning, follow-up and review process.

Overview

During the preparation of the first VNR of 2020, Comoros sought to define the country’s priority SDGs and the associated targets and indicators, which included 68 priority targets. Comoros utilized the “Rapid Integrated Assessment” and “Mainstreaming, Acceleration and Policy Support” tools developed by the United Nations system in consultation with stakeholders. The identified priority targets were incorporated into the “Comoros Emerging Plan”, which was adopted in 2019. Monitoring the implementation of the Plan is aligned with the five Ps of the 2030 Agenda.

 This plan aims to contribute to the achievement of both the SDGs and the country's developmental trajectory, aligning with the economic, social and environmental dimensions of the 2030 Agenda. The plan includes five implementation catalysts: a reformed political and institutional framework, upgraded infrastructure, human capital, structural reforms and stronger engagement with the digital revolution. The first and third catalysts are closely aligned with the protection of human rights and benefit from strong support from development partners.

The plan is supported by assessments conducted in response to emerging challenges. For example, actions have been taken to identify the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, develop a recovery plan and revisit national priorities. This recovery plan is part of a process that focuses on and strengthens the priorities of the Comoros Emerging Plan for the period 2022-2026, with a view to addressing the impacts of short-term shocks and development challenges that arise in the short, medium and long term.

In addition to the VNR as a tool to follow up on implementation, thematic dialogue groups develop mini-sectoral reports that are consolidated and validated. A national workshop is organized to follow up on the recommendations of the dialogue groups. 

Challenges

• Weak national ownership in the implementation of the 2030 Agenda.
• The need to raise awareness among local stakeholders and local authorities, and encourage them to fulfil their role and share their responsibilities.
• Lack of adequate capacities and resources, and poor economic infrastructure, which delays the implementation of the SDGs.
• Poor coordination between central and local government departments in the planning process.
• Weak statistical system consolidation.

Implementation Phase

Guiding Principles