Research and Data for the SDGs: are we doing enough - Public dicussion

The public is invited for a public discussion that will be held tomorrow,  11th June 2019, at the University of Botswana Conference Centre.

Research and Data  for the SDGs: are we doing enough 

Theme: Enhancing Inclusive SDGs Implementation

GUEST SPEAKERS:
 
Deputy Permanent Secretary – Ministry of Tertiary Education, Statistician General – Statistics Botswana, Vice Chancellor – University of Botswana and CEO – Botswana Institute for Development Policy Analysis.


Research and data remain central to informing the implementation of the SDGs. These are equally important for the monitoring, evaluation and reporting of the SDGs. The Botswana Research, Science, Technology and Innovation (RSTI) Implementation Plan (2012: page iv) emphasized investment in these as being an “economic and social necessity, and a key part of any strategy for sustainable development.” For the SDGs, cross sectoral linkages are important, and the same is accentuated in national SDGs roadmap i.e. ownership, leadership and coordination. Hence research and data need mechanisms/structures for effective implementation i.e. the RSTI Implementation Plan, 2012- “for coordination of linkages across sectors, priority setting and allocation of funds for RSTI activities, as well as guidelines for specific programmes to be adopted in the short to the long term.” Botswana has adopted a knowledge-based economy stance, and research/data are central to the country realising the benefits. The National Monitoring and Evaluation System (NMES) is a key guidance framework for analyzing the impact of interventions.
The success or failure of Vision 2036, National, Urban and District Development Plans can only be judged on the basis of timely, reliable, high quality disaggregated data that should underpin the transformative targets and indicators in the SDGs Indicator Framework. Research and Data are therefore also central to achieving Vision 2036 of transforming Botswana from middle to high income economy.

Date: 11th June 2019 Time: 5:30pm
Venue: UB Conference Centre