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Quality reports to accelerate the Sustainable Development Goals

September 20, 2023

With the adoption of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, the United Nations finally procured for itself a document that comprehensively addressed development. This document delineates a politically aspirational global landscape and includes discernible priorities and principled courses of action. It further proposes the means to achieve these goals and a framework for monitoring progress.

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The monitoring and review mechanism, as set forth by member states within the context of the 2030 Agenda, underscores that the bedrock of the entire monitoring framework rests upon the Voluntary National Reviews (VNRs) detailing SDG implementation efforts undertaken by individual nations. In this regard, the paramount significance of ensuring the production of meticulous VNRs cannot be overstated, as they serve as the linchpin for advancing the SDGs with efficacy across all levels. 

This study assesses the quality reports of the 11 VNRs submitted by countries within the Latin American and Caribbean (LAC) region to the High-Level Political Forum (HLPF) during the years 2022 and 2023

Principales hallazgos

Each report acknowledges, to varying degrees, the imperative principle of Leaving No One Behind. However, only a select few systematically identify the specific vulnerable groups at the national level. The principle of universality is scarcely considered.

With the sole exception of two cases (Jamaica, which attained the highest quality index for the period, and Barbados, which presented its inaugural VNR only in oral form), the VNRs subsequently submitted in 2022 and 2023 have demonstrated diminished quality in comparison to their previous versions.

All countries highlight that there is insufficient data available. However, only a handful refer to improvement plans, and none use unofficial data sources to complement official information.

Main Findings

Each report acknowledges, to varying degrees, the imperative principle of Leaving No One Behind. However, only a select few systematically identify the specific vulnerable groups at the national level. The principle of universality is scarcely considered.

With the sole exception of two cases (Jamaica, which attained the highest quality index for the period, and Barbados, which presented its inaugural VNR only in oral form), the VNRs subsequently submitted in 2022 and 2023 have demonstrated diminished quality in comparison to their previous versions.

All countries highlight that there is insufficient data available. However, only a handful refer to improvement plans, and none use unofficial data sources to complement official information.

About the author

Javier Surasky

Ph.D. in International Relations (La Plata National University, Argentina) Master in International Development Cooperation and Humanitarian Action (International University of Andalucia). He has taught international cooperation courses at different postgraduate careers in Latin America and European universities.

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Javier Surasky

Ph.D. in International Relations (La Plata National University, Argentina) Master in International Development Cooperation and Humanitarian Action (International University of Andalucia). He has taught international cooperation courses at different postgraduate careers in Latin America and European universities.

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