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Rwanda's position in the SDG index revealed
Rwanda has been ranked 11th out of 51 African countries in the just released Africa Sustainable Development Goals Index at an event being held here in Kigali. The event has been put together by the Sustainable Development Goals Centre for Africa in collaboration with the National Institute of Statistics of Rwanda. To make sense of this report and much CNBC Africa is joined by Dr. Belay Begashaw, Director General, The Sustainable Development Goals Centre for Africa.
Mon, 10 Sep 2018 14:22:09 GMT
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- The significance of the Africa Sustainable Development Goals Index and dashboard in providing tailored insights for African countries' progress towards the SDGs.
- The performance analysis of countries in the index, with Morocco leading and the challenges faced by fragile states in meeting data requirements for the report.
- The importance of the domestication process in contextualizing the assessment criteria for individual countries while maintaining a universal language for comparisons across nations.
Rwanda has been ranked 11th out of 51 African countries in the just released Africa Sustainable Development Goals Index at an event being held here in Kigali. The event has been put together by the Sustainable Development Goals Centre for Africa in collaboration with the National Institute of Statistics of Rwanda. To make sense of this report and much CNBC Africa is joined by Dr. Belay Begashaw, Director General, The Sustainable Development Goals Centre for Africa. Dr. Begashaw discusses the significance of the index and dashboard on an African level, highlighting that it is the first of its kind, catering specifically to African countries; this allows for better information and experience exchange among the nations. He emphasizes the importance of understanding the interface between the agenda 2063, agenda 2030, and the high fives of the African Development Bank in the context of the report. Moreover, the index aims to focus on areas not covered in the global index, customizing it to specific African needs. Gender disaggregation of data is another crucial aspect that has been included in the index. The launch of the index was a continent-wide event, initiating a reporting cycle for each country. Dr. Begashaw also sheds light on the performance of countries in the index, with Morocco leading at 66.1 and several fragile states lagging behind due to data unavailability. Each country is required to meet 80% of the SDG targets to qualify for the report. Even the top-ranking country, Morocco, still has room for improvement, indicating the long journey ahead in achieving the SDGs for all nations. The assessment involves 97 indicators across all 17 SDGs, with a focus on contextualizing the yardstick according to each country's unique context. Dr. Begashaw explains the domestication process that ensures universal language for comparison while acknowledging local nuances. Notably, some countries have shown promising progress in specific areas like health, emphasizing the need for continuous improvement to meet the SDG targets. The importance of yearly accomplishments is highlighted, as failure to progress amplifies the challenge in subsequent years. The concept of backcasting is explained, whereby countries track their current position relative to the 15-year goal set in the SDGs. The report serves as a crucial tool for countries like Rwanda to assess their performance and engage stakeholders for effective implementation of sustainable development initiatives.
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