## 06-undp-governance ## Source details **Canonical URL:** [06-undp-governance](https://www.imf.org/-/media/files/capacity-developement/d4d/june-2023/06-undp-governance.pdf) ## Other formats - [Markdown version](/-/media/files/capacity-developement/d4d/june-2023/06-undp-governance.pdf.md) - [Structured JSON version](/-/media/files/capacity-developement/d4d/june-2023/06-undp-governance.pdf.json) --- ### Governance Statistics as a statistical activity - The revised Classification of Statistical Activities (CSA2.0) was approved by the 54th United Nations Statistical Commission. - The aim of CSA2.0 is to classify information about statistical activities (such as data collection, processing, dissemination, capacity development, statistical events, working groups, etc.) and provide a top-level structure to make it easier to find information. - Domains in the Classification: - 1 – Demographic and social statistics - 2 – Economic statistic - 3 – Environment statistics - 4 - Governance statistics - 5 – Cross-cutting statistics - 6 – Statistical Infrastructure and methodology - 7 – Strategic and managerial activities ### Defining Governance Statistics and links to SDG 16 - SDG 16 (Peaceful, Just and Inclusive Institutions) can be considered a core set of indicators to measure governance. - Examples of governance dimensions mapped to SDG 16 indicators: - Safety and Security: 16.1.1 Intentional Homicide; 16.1.2 Conflict Related Deaths; 16.1.3 Violence; 16.1.4 Safety; 16.2.2 Human Trafficking; 16.2.3 Sexual violence against minors - Access to and quality of justice: 16.3.1 Violence Reporting; 16.2.3 Unsentenced detainees; 16.3.3 Access to civil Justice - Corruption: 16.5.1 and 16.5.2 Bribery - Responsiveness: 16.6.2 Satisfaction with public services; 16.7.2 External Political Efficacy - Participation: 16.7.1 Participation and Representation - Openness: 16.10.1 Killing and disappearance of trade unionists and human rights advocates; 16.10.2 Public Access to Information - Discrimination: 16.b.1 discrimination - Crosscutting: 16.4.1 Illicit Financial Flows; 16.6.1 Government Expenditures; 16.8.1 Voting Rights; 16.9.1 Birth Registration ### SDG 16 evolution and conceptual strengthening - Timeline highlights: - 2015: Agenda 2030 - 2016–2023: Framework approved in GA; Framework with Tier 1 and 2 only; Strengthening of conceptual frameworks and methodological standards ### Uses of governance indicators for policy and planning - Examples of frameworks and strategies informed by governance indicators: - National Development Plans - Strategies/Plans/Policies on: 1. Public Administration; 2. Gender; 3. Human Rights; 4. Rule of Law; 5. Education; 6. Health - National Voluntary Review - Country examples where governance-related indicators informed policy: - Dominican Republic: Ministry of Public Administration gives awards to recognize excellence in quality of services - Turkey: Health Transformation Program implemented in response to low patient and provider satisfaction - Argentina: Data on access to justice informed the Model Law creating the Judicial Team Specialized in Domestic, Sexual and Institutional Violence - South Korea: Underrepresentation of female managers in the public service addressed through adoption of a quota system for female managers ### Prioritization of SDG 16 in Voluntary National Reviews (VNRs) and reporting challenges - Number of Voluntary National Reviews in 2021 that focused on one of the targets of SDG 16: Source cited as Review of the 2021 voluntary national reviews & sdg 16 (chart referenced). - Some country challenges in reporting data: - Egypt – Data gathering, data disaggregation and statistical capacity - Azerbaijan – Data disaggregation - Iraq – communication between stakeholders - Sweden – Data disaggregation - Indonesia – COVID-19 did not allow training - Percentage of countries reporting on SDG 16 by target, in 2016 and 2021 (Source: Review of the 2021 voluntary national reviews & sdg 16). Reported values: - Target 16.1 Reduce violence: % in 2016 4 195 - Target 16.2 End child abuse, exploitation, and violence: % in 2016 45 90 - Target 16.3 Equal access to justice: % in 2016 64 95 - Target 16.4 Reduce illicit financial and arms flows: % in 2016 23 65 - Target 16.5 Reduce corruption and bribery: % in 2016 45 88 - Target 16.6 Accountable transparent institutions: % in 2016 55 100 - Target 16.7 Representative decision-making: % in 2016 59 85 - Target 16.8 Participation of developing countries in global governance: % in 2016 45 58 - Target 16.9 Legal identity for all: % in 2016 23 63 - Target 16.1 Access to information and fundamental freedoms: % in 2016 55 80 - Target 16.A Strengthen national institutions to prevent violence, terrorism, and crime: % in 2016 45 80 - Target 16.B Promote non-discriminatory laws and policies: % in 2016 64 80 - Note: The document states that since the first round of VNRs, there was an increase in the number of countries reporting in all targets of SDG 16. ### Data availability and the SDG 16 measurement agenda - Data source cited: SDG Indicators Database, Extracted 03 June 2023. - SDG 16 comprises 12 Targets and 24 indicators. - Solutions to respond to member states’ needs on SDG 16: - Data Insights - Methodological Development - Capacity Development and Training on SDG 16 - SDG 16 Survey Implementation - Joint Analysis and Reports on SDG 16 - Global Advocacy and Awareness - SDG 16 Survey Initiative: - 1 SURVEY - 6 Modules - 3 UN Agencies supporting - Additional support mechanisms/reporting lines referenced. ### Regional trainings and coverage - Regional Trainings in Measuring SDG 16: - Aimed to strengthen national capacities in measuring SDG 16 indicators. - Gathers different national data producers and users, including NSOs, line ministries, national human rights institutions, United Nations offices. - 143* Countries covered in 2 years. - * Statistics does not include the ongoing regional training in measuring SDG 16 in the Pacific - Most anticipated webinar by registered participants of the Africa Regional Training II (table referenced). ### Country example — Tunisia SDG 16 portfolio - SDG 16 Portfolio initiated in 2018 by UNDP Tunisia and Presidency of the Government; for 2021/2022 it includes: - National baseline study on SDG16 developed in 2017 - Piloting of a new international methodology (The SDG16 Survey) at the sub-national level (governorate of Medenine) - Workshops in the region of Medenine to support a group of multi stakeholders in developing policy briefs - First SDG16 spotlight report (equivalent to shadow report) on SDG16 drafted by CSOs - Organization of a policy dialogue and acceleration workshop to mutualize different analyses and identify concrete and implementable policy recommendations - Advocacy and support to the regional committee in charge of informing the new 2021-2023 National Development Plan to include the findings of the policy briefs in the NDP ### Lessons learned and operational insights - Main lessons reported: - Most requests for support from National Statistics Offices (NSOs) are aimed at benefiting the system; the main entity requesting support is the National Statistics Office, followed by the United Nations on behalf of national counterparts. - NSOs generally request assistance that will allow them to replicate the operation in the future without assistance. - Tunisia, El Salvador, and Kazakhstan piloted the SDG 16 Survey to learn the methodology. - The main aim of countries requesting support is to inform national decision-making. - In addition to methodological and technical assistance, countries request support with Stakeholder Engagement, Dissemination, and IT. - There is much less resistance to “sensitive” topics than initially expected; NSOs have welcomed discussing sensitive topics. - A “Do No Harm” principle remains vital, particularly when collecting certain information that might be used against respondents. --- _Source: https://www.imf.org/-/media/files/capacity-developement/d4d/june-2023/06-undp-governance.pdf_