Africa: Strengthened policy coherence for implementing the 2030 Agenda and Agenda 2063

Objectives 

In partnership with the African Peer Review Mechanism (APRM) the OECD is implementing a 12-month project that aims to:

(i) provide national policy advice, capacity building, and tools on policy coherence for sustainable development based on OECD and APRM expertise; and

(ii) facilitate regional dialogue and peer learning on aligning domestic and regional efforts (whole-of-government/society approaches; national development planning; capabilities, skills and modernisation of the public service; etc.) for accelerating the implementation of the 2030 Agenda and Agenda 2063 for Africa. 

Activities and outputs 

The APRM and the OECD share the same methodological approaches to policy coherence for sustainable development (PCSD) that includes in-depth country reviews, knowledge sharing and peer learning. The project builds on both organisations’ peer-, expert- and practitioner networks and comparative databases in the area of public governance. Key project activities and outputs include: 

• Country consultations and adaptation of the OECD PCSD Self-assessment tool to the African context
• Facilitation of a number of PCSD Self-assessment workshops, based on the OECD Recommendation on Policy Coherence for Sustainable Development (PCSD).
• Development of an online PCSD guidance for development co-operation providers.
• A PCSD Institutional Scan in one African country.
• A Skills Assessment of mid-level to senior civil servants and expert staff in relevant line ministries, based on the OECD Recommendation on Public Service Leadership Capability (PSLC).
• A number of e-lessons to build capacity on PCSD and SDG governance. 

Target stakeholders

Senior national experts; AU organs and UN affiliated Organs; representatives from parliament, civil society organisations, development co-operation experts and practitioners, and academia.