{ "dataflow": "OECD.GOV.GIP.DSD_QDD_GOV_PCSD_2023@DF_GOV_PCSD_2023", "dataset_title": "Policy coherence for sustainable development - 2023", "dataset_description": "

The 2023 OECD Questionnaire was developed to facilitate collection of information in the context of the reporting to the OECD Council in 2024 on the implementation of the OECD Recommendation on Policy Coherence for Sustainable Development.\n \t

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About this questionnaire

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The content of the 2023 database was collected using a questionnaire and a glossary was also provided to guide respondents.\n\t

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This questionnaire was designed to assess the implementation of the substantive provisions of the PCSD Recommendation, covering the three pillars of the PCSD Recommendation:\n

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The questionnaire was circulated to the Recommendation’s Adherents through the OECD Network of National Focal Points for Policy Coherence, who prepared and channelled the responses. Established in 2007, the Network unites experts from OECD member countries to examine how domestic policies affect developing nations. Initially composed of representatives from Foreign Affairs ministries and development agencies, including DAC Delegates, it expanded after the 2015 adoption of the 2030 Agenda and SDGs to include officials responsible for national SDG coordination—often from Centres of Government or ministries tasked with whole-of-government coordination.\n

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Responses were collected between November 2023 and January 2024. The 2023 database comprises responses from 24 OECD countries and 1 accession country.. \n\t

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For example, through the use of guidelines or regulations.", "Q_MCC_A3p1-SQ106": "Regional and territorial development have been integrated into sectoral policies to enhance synergies between long-term planning and SDG implementation.", "Q_MCC_A3p1-SQ107": "A whole-of-government approach has been applied to defining the contributions of ministries to international development objectives.", "Q_MCC_A3p1-SQ104": "Other", "Q_MCC_A3p1-SQ105": "No significant actions taken to better integrate sustainable development into policy.", "Q_MCC_A3p2": "What actions, if any, have been taken in the last five years to better integrate sustainable development into finance?", "Q_MCC_A3p2-SQ001": "The budgeting process is used as a tool integrate sustainable development into financial planning.", "Q_MCC_A3p2-SQ102": "Financing plans by ministries need to reflect their contribution to sustainable development. For example, through the use of guidelines or regulations.", "Q_MCC_A3p2-SQ103": "A whole-of-government approach has been applied to development finance, in order to diversify the resources beyond official development assistance that support sustainable development impacts.", "Q_MCC_A3p2-SQ104": "Other", "Q_MCC_A3p2-SQ105": "No significant actions taken to better integrate sustainable development into finance.", "Q_MC_B1p1": "What steps, if any, have been taken in the last five years to improve whole-of-government coordination and reduce divergences between different sectoral priorities and policies?", "Q_MC_B1p1-SQ001": "Establishment of formal governance arrangements that support effective communication between ministries and departments.", "Q_MC_B1p1-SQ002": "Use of high-level coordinating mechanisms, whether located within the Centre of Government or a lead line ministry as appropriate, to promote PCSD across public institutions and central agencies.", "Q_MC_B1p1-SQ003": "Capacity building for PCSD approaches within public administration.", "Q_MC_B1p1-SQ004": "Establishment of clear mandates, capacities and mobilisation of adequate resources to mitigate divergences between sectoral priorities.", "Q_MC_B1p1-SQ005": "Increased co-ordination between foreign and line ministries to support efforts on PCD and identifying and addressing transboundary impacts.", "Q_MC_B1p1-SQ008": "Other", "Q_MC_B1p1-SQ007": "No significant actions taken to improve whole-of-government coordination.", "Q_MC_B2p1": "Have you taken action in the last five years to strengthen engagement with sub-national levels of government in line with the provisions of the PCSD Recommendation?", "Q_MC_B2p1-SQ001": "Yes, support has been provided or tools developed to better apply PCSD to the legal frameworks of local and regional governments.", "Q_MC_B2p1-SQ002": "Yes, support has been provided in the development of plans and actions for localising the SDGs.", "Q_MC_B2p1-SQ003": "Yes, efforts have been made to better align national, regional and local policies with relevant economic, social and environmental goals.", "Q_MC_B2p1-SQ005": "Other", "Q_MC_B2p1-SQ004": "No significant actions taken to strengthen sub-national engagement.", "Q_MCC_B3P1": "What steps, if any, have been taken in the last five years to engage stakeholders in PCSD initiatives?", "Q_MCC_B3P1-SQ001": "Exchanges on knowledge and expertise related to different policy areas with stakeholders. For example, through workshops.", "Q_MCC_B3P1-SQ002": "Increased efforts to raise public awareness and mobilise support on sustainable development and PCSD. For example, through global citizenship education, campaigns, policy dialogue, capacity building and information sharing.", "Q_MCC_B3P1-SQ003": "Specific efforts to engage marginalised and vulnerable groups in society, with the aim of advancing inclusive social and economic development.", "Q_MCC_B3P1-SQ005": "Other", "Q_MCC_B3P1-SQ004": "No significant actions taken to engage stakeholders in PCSD.", "Q_MCC_C1p1": "Have any steps been taken in the last five years to enhance analysis and assessment of policy and financing impacts through impact assessment practices?", "Q_MCC_C1p1-SQ001": "Yes, impact assessment tools have been developed or built on to explicitly identify and assess potential positive and negative impacts of policies on sustainable development.", "Q_MCC_C1p1-SQ002": "Yes, impact assessment tools and practices have been adopted that specifically take into account transboundary impacts of policies, notably on developing countries.", "Q_MCC_C1p1-SQ005": "Yes, PCSD impacts are included in the information provided to Ministers or Parliament when new policies are enacted.", "Q_MCC_C1p1-SQ003": "Other", "Q_MCC_C1p1-SQ004": "No significant actions taken to enhance analysis and assessment of policy and financing impacts.", "Q_MCC_C2p1": "Have actions been taken in the last five years to strengthen the process of monitoring and reporting progress on PCSD?", "Q_MCC_C2p1-SQ001": "Yes, establishment (and publication) of regular reporting on progress on PCSD.", "Q_MCC_C2p1-SQ002": "Yes, identification and use of data and indicators to understand the country’s contribution towards implementing the 2030 Agenda.", "Q_MCC_C2p1-SQ003": "Yes, regular monitoring and reporting on transboundary issues and/or integration into policy evaluations.", "Q_MCC_C2p1-SQ006": "Yes, a PCSD dimension is embedded in evaluation systems for decision making on sectoral policies.", "Q_MCC_C2p1-SQ004": "Other", "Q_MCC_C2p1-SQ005": "No significant actions taken to strengthen the process of monitoring and reporting for PCSD." } } }