1st Session of the Specialized Technical Committee on

Health, Population and Drug Control

Population Experts Parallel Session14th April 2015

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

THE ICPD BEYOND 2014 AND POPULATION AND DEVELOPMENT IN THE CONTEXT OF POST-2015

Interactive Discussion:

Establishment of a Monitoring, Accountability and Reporting Mechanism for the Addis Ababa Declaration on Population and Development

Session V.

OUTLINE

Overview ICPD Beyond 2014 and Africa The Addis Ababa Declaration on

Population and Development The Post-2015 Development Agenda Recommendations

Moving Foward

Africa is a youthful continent, therefore the Post-2015 Development Agenda must address population issues;

MS and the UNSG have called for a transformative, equitable and sustainable Post 2015 Development Agenda;

The Framework of Action of the ICPD beyond 2014 Review presents conclusions and recommendations that are consistent with this vision

Background

ICPD BEYOND 2014 and the Addis Ababa

Declaration on Population and Development

Relevance to Post-2015

Watershed moment in Population and Development;

Recognizing and acting on the interrelationship between population, sustained economic growth and sustainable development.

fundamental shift from demographic targets to focus on the needs, aspirations and rights of individual women and men.

Affirmed people and individual rights for delivering an inclusive equitable and sustainable development.

Principle and Objective of the Cairo Agenda (1994)

AUC, UNFPA and ECA undertook a global survey (2013) for the review to which 52 countries in Africa responded;

The findings of the survey and the regional ministerial review conferences and their outcomes constitute the core basis for report titled Framework of Actions for the follow up to the ICPD Beyond 2014;

Operational Review of ICPD PoA

Evidence shows that high population growth seriously weakens the link between economic growth and poverty reduction and poverty levels tend to be higher in countries experiencing high population growth;

Africa has the youngest people in the world and will remain so for decades in a rapidly ageing world;

Population growth, Poverty and Inequality

The Addis Ababa Declaration on Population and Development in Africa Beyond 2014 was adopted by Ministers in September 2013 and later endorsed by the African Union’s (AU) Executive Council (2014);

Consists of 88 commitments that set out concrete actions and Africa’s priorities on population and development;

Addis Ababa Declaration on Population and Development

The theme of the report focused on “demographic dividend” an issue that has been strongly reflected in the Common African Position and Agenda 2063;

The Declaration reaffirms strong linkages between ICPD beyond 2014 and Post-2015;

Addis Ababa Declaration on Population and Development

Earning the Demographic Dividend

Investing in human capital development; Economic reforms and the promotion of Good Governance & Accountability;

Healthy, educated, productive and fully engaged young people can help break the cycle of intergenerational poverty and are more resilient in the face of individual and societal challenges.

As skilled and informed citizens, they can contribute more fully to their communities and nations

Extensive consultation across Africa revealed a common set of aspirations out of the inclinations and interests expressed despite certain particularities.

1. A Prosperous Africa based on inclusive growth and sustainable development

2. An Integrated Continent, Politically United, based on the ideals of Pan Africanism;

3. An Africa of Good Governance, Respect for Human Rights, Justice and the Rule of Law;

Vision 2063 and ICPD beyond 2014

4. A Peaceful and Secure Africa;5. An Africa with a strong Cultural Identity,

Values and Ethics;6. An Africa whose development is

people-driven, especially relying on the potential offered by its youth and women; and

7. Africa as a Strong, Resilient and Influential Global Player and Partner.

Vision 2063 and ICPD beyond 2014

Linkages should build on the progress made and experiences gained from over 20 years of implementation;

Of the 17 proposed SDGs; 10 are covered under ICPD;

African Heads of State also acknowledged the importance of linking these two processes through decision (EX.CL/Dec. 799(XXIV))

ICPD and Post-2015 Linkages

Population Inputs to the Common African Position

July 2012 Summit requested the AUC in close consultation with Member States and RECs to conduct wider consultations to identify African priorities on the post 2015 development agenda with the support of AfDB, UNDP, UNECA and all other stake holders;

Due to the gaps as it relates to MDG5, and the need for emphasis in the social sector, the Assembly instructed that UNFPA and NEPAD agency join the technical working group that supports the HLC (Assembly/AU/Dec.475(XXI));

January 2014 Summit called for the integration of the Addis Ababa Declaration on Population and Development into the Common African Position on post 2015 development agenda;

Post 2015 Development AgendaChallenges: Thematic

Current targets of the SDGs are weak with regard to human rights, young people and population dynamics;

Reference to issues of young people also weak;

Re-opening SDGs for technical- proofing, poses significant risks;

However, the Political Declaration and Indicator Framework provide the opportunity to redress these thematic challenges;

Post 2015 Development Agenda:Financing for Development (FfD)

Financing for Development (July 2015) seeks to address the following:

Funding for population issues and dataProvide adequate and quality financing for

countries (health, youth, education)Build capacity of countries, including for

domestic mobilization of resourcesEnsure all countries receive financing in

order to ensure universalityProvide funding for global public goods

including to address climate change

Post 2015 Development AgendaPolitical Declaration proposed

principles Political Declaration (Sept 2015) should

include the following as principles:

A clear link between human rights and achievement of SDGs, including the unfinished MDGs agenda, especially maternal health

Prioritizing investments in and participation of youth and adolescents as a critical component of a transformative and sustainable future agenda;

Prioritizing investments and capacity building for knowledge and data systems

The new Climate Change framework (Dec 2015) should consider the following:

The impact of drought, floods, rising seas levels and food insecurity adversely affects women and youth. There is a need for specific measures for these vulnerable groups;

This will further increase the humanitarian burden across the world and indeed Africa;

Post 2015 Development AgendaClimate Change

The AU called for the integration of the Addis Ababa Declaration recommendations into the CAP on post 2015 development agenda (Doc.EX.CL/814(XXIV);

They further requested UNFPA to collaborate with the commission and the African Population Commission (APC) to follow up on the implementation of the recommendations and report to Assembly (Heads of State)

AU Decisions

Population experts can influence national delegations to to ensure demographic dividend remains prominent in Post-2015 and FfD;

Countries in strategic coordination positions include: Chad: FfD process Algeria: Political declaration Nigeria: SDGs Egypt: Means of Implement

The CAP is a strong tool will assist in garnering global support and advocacy for Africa’s developmental aspirations

Recommendations

Engage Advocacy to stress the importance of further implementation of the ICPD Programme of Action beyond 2014

The President of the General Assembly will host a High Level Event on “The Demographic Dividend and Youth Employment” on 1st June 2015

Recommendations

The Addis Ababa declaration on Population and Development, the Common Africa Position, and the

Agenda 2063 all support people at the centre to achieve sustainable

development

What interventions do we need to adopt to advance the ICPD agenda?

How do we go about infusing an integrated approach at planning, resource allocation, and programme implementation?

Moving Forward: Questions

How do we monitor progress and what accountability mechanisms do we need to improve performance?

How do we ensure that demographic dividend remains central at national, regional and global level discussions?

Moving Forward: Questions

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