Localizing the Millennium
Development Goals
(MDGs)
UN-HABITAT
Nairobi
September 2005 world summit
outcome
Participation of local authorities, the private
sector and civil society, including nongovernmental organizations
173. We underline the important role of
local authorities in contributing to the
achievement of the internationally
agreed development goals, including the
Millennium Development Goals.
Why “Localize” MDGs?
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MDGs are national aggregate figures and need to
reflect local realities
MDGs focus on aggregate ‘targets’
The local and urban dimension missing
If aggregate targets are achieved, disparities
across people and places may persist
Challenges
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MDGs not well known
Link national and local MDG implementation and
monitoring
Local governments are equally concerned about
MDGs
How can the MDG framework help
local authority?
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Contextualising the MDG targets and setting local
time-frames enable the civil society and local authority
to monitor progress
MDGs provide a basis to organise local activities to
achieve time-bound goals by 2015
MDG targets provide a clear focus for integration of
inter-departmental activities within the city authority
MDGs provide an entry point and a common platform
for all civil society actors to engage in constructive
relationships and collaboration with local authority
MDG targets can be used for performance
measurement
The Process of localising MDGs
Preparing an MDG baseline and Monitoring system
2. Developing a Local MDG response strategy. MDG
action plans should become an integral part of local
development plans and budgetary process
3. Implementing Local Government MDG response
strategy
4. Monitoring and Evaluation
Stakeholder participation common in all steps
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Formats in the Guide
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1A: Agreeing on Local Indicators
1B: Collecting the Baseline Data
1C: The MDG City Profile
2A: Developing a local MDG response strategy
through city consultation
2B: Preparing an Urban Pact
3A: Implementing a Local MDG Response
3B: Local Framework of the Action
4A: Monitoring and Evaluation
4B: Monitoring the MDG Indicators
Next steps for the LMDG
Use pilot cities as resource cities in
countries
 Monitoring MDG indicators at local level
to be documented
 Build partnerships with other UN agencies
– UNDP, UNITAR, Millennium Campaign
 Training on Localising MDGs
 Development of “Package” of LMDG
material
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Thank You