CAMBODIA’S VOLUNTARY NATIONAL REVIEW OF IMPLEMENTATION OF THE SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT AGENDA Delegation of the Royal Government of Cambodia 16 July 2019
2 Cast iron commitment to the SDG Agenda • Early adopter & enthusiastic supporter of SDGs • Strong MDG performer, provides solid foundation for future progress • Aligns with Cambodia Vision 2050 for an inclusive & sustainable High Income Cambodia • SDGs offer a guide to continued developmental transformation • Institutionalized within the Cambodia SDG Framework (the CSDGs)
3 Context • Remarkable national rehabilitation and reconstruction after decades of internal conflicts, 1970s genocide • Economic transformation – over 7% growth per annum for two decades and Progressive industrialization • High & rapid poverty reduction – from over 50% in 2004 to less than 10% in 2018 • Exceptional MDG performance, majority of goals met, some ahead of time • Rapid Human development improvement – global top ten, strongest rate of improvement in Asia-Pacific
4 Cambodia’s exceptional growth record 1,432 1,600 14.0 1,313 USD % 1,201 1,400 1,131 12.0 1,040 1,200 969 10.0 897 1,000 796 752 746 8.0 631 800 539 6.0 472 600 406 360 335 315 294 4.0 400 2.0 200 - 0.0 Per capita GDP (USD) Real GDP Growth
5 Remarkable structural transformation & industrialization % 45.0 40.0 35.0 2010 30.0 2011 2012 25.0 2013 20.0 2014 2015 15.0 2016 10.0 2017 5.0 0.0 Agriculture Industry Services
6 Thorough & extensive VNR process • Ministry responses • Sector policies, laws Line Ministry • Administrative data • Feedback • Ministry templates • National Strategies MoP & • Statistical data central sources • Administrative data • Feedback • Ad hoc inputs Civil Society, • Research studies Development • International data Partners • Feedback
7 VNR strengthened policy planning & M&E • Intrinsic value in consultation process : dissemination, validation & course adjustment. Enabled endorsement from Prime Minister • Partnering arrangements have a development dividend: Joint implementation work, including private sector & communities • Major delivery gains from marrying goals to national objectives, priorities in line with the National Plan • Importance of “breaking down silos” to reflect the indivisibility, inter-dependence & complexity of the goals • New policies need to ensure no one is left behind : “going the last mile” to reach marginalized; responding to demographic change & scaling-up service provision for vulnerable groups • Reaching out to other UN member states showcasing Cambodia’s efforts but also listening & learning
8 Systems & capacity strengthening are top priorities for the Government • CSDGs (17+ de-mining goal) adopted, institutionalized M&E framework & reporting • CSDG framework aligned with Vision 2050, complementary to national development objectives • Key policies focusing on equity & inclusion, alongside ongoing economic success
9 Integration of CSDGs: 2 channels • Matrixed to the Rectangular Strategy, within the National Strategic Development Plan • Innovative use of CSDG targets & indicators within performance based budgeting
10 10 Initial CSDG progress is strong Remaining 12 goals : Only Six VNR priority goals: 60+% 12% below track ahead or on track No data 45.6% Ahead Ahead 29.0% No data 29.8% 38.7% On-track On-track 12.3% Below 32.3% Below 0.0% 12.3%
11 Delivery challenges & next steps • Recognize the level of ambition in CSDGs & Vision 2050 - approach cannot be “business as usual” • Resourcing/ financing the CSDGs is vital: strong domestic revenues but declining ODA & growing public expectations • Data & M&E needs to be right for context: Limited sources, target/ measure what is possible, review framework & institutional arrangements • Management and capacity reforms are vital : Accelerate institutional development and performance management
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