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Comprehensive HLPF Survey Results
Evaluation of the HLPF after 4 years
Background
The conclusion of the first cycle of the High-level Political Forum on Sustainable Development(HLPF) represents a critical opportunity to take stock of how the HLPF has delivered on its functionsto promote and support the implementation, follow-up and review of the 2030 Agenda and toreflect on opportunities to strengthen the HLPF in the future. To assist in taking stock of the firstcycle of the HLPF, UN DESA invited HLPF participants to complete a short survey which was availablein all six UN languages from 1 through 12 July 2019.
Total responses: 234
• 193 English
• 18 French
• 19 Spanish
• 2 Arabic
• 2 Russian
33%
8%
50%
9%
RESPONDENT BACKGROUND
Member State UN system Major groups and other stakeholders Other
24%
20%
15%
9%
8%
24%
PAST HLPF PARTICIPATION
1 time 2 times 3 times 4 times More than 4 times Never
Overall HLPF Performance
24%
50%
11%
11%
4%
OVERALL, THE HLPF HAS BEEN SUCCESSFUL IN THE FOLLOW-UP AND REVIEW OF THE 2030 AGENDA & SDGS
Strongly agree Somewhat agree Neither agree nor disagree Somewhat disagree Strongly disagree
51%
50%
49%
44%
44%
38%
30%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70%
Thematic Reviews of SDGs
Identification of Trends and Emerging Issues
Voluntary National Reviews
Platform for Partnerships
Promotion of UN System-wide Coherence and Policy Coordination
Provision of High-Level Political Leadership and Guidance
Improved Science-Policy Interface
PERCENTAGE OF RESPONDENTS INDICATING FUNCTION FULFILLMENT
HLP
FFU
NC
TIO
NS
HLPF FUNCTIONS THAT WERE BEST FULFILLEDNote: Percentages indicate the proportion of respondents who rated the input as well-or best-fulfilled (4 or 5 on a scale of 5).
70%
68%
57%
50%
38%
35%
35%
33%
30%
27%
21%
14%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80%
SDG Progress Report
Voluntary National Reviews of countries
The Global Sustainable Development Report
Compilation of main messages of the Voluntary National Reviews
Reports of the regional sustainable development forums
Background notes prepared for the SDG thematic reviews
Outcome of the ECOSOC Forum on Financing for Development Follow-up
Summaries of SDG-related Expert Group meetings
The Note by the Secretariat on the discussion papers on the theme of the HLPF, submitted by theMajor Groups and other stakeholders
Synthesis report of voluntary submissions of ECOSOC Functional Commissions and otherintergovernmental forums and bodies to the HLPF thematic review
Co-Chair's Summary of the Multi-stakeholder Forum on science, technology and innovation for theSustainable Development Goals
Outcome of the Development Cooperation Forum (every two years)
PERCENTAGE OF RESPONDENTS CONSULTING INPUT
HLP
FIN
PU
TSHLPF INPUTS CONSULTED BY RESPONDENTS
38%
40%
8%
9%
5%
HLPF HAS BROUGHT TOGETHER PARTICIPANTS FROM ALL WALKS OF LIFE
Strongly agree Somewhat agree Neither agree nor disagree Somewhat disagree Strongly disagree
34%
49%
7%
7%
3%
HLPF HELPED TAKE STOCK OF SDG PROGRESS
Strongly agree Somewhat agree Neither agree nor disagree Somewhat disagree Strongly disagree
25%
47%
17%
6%
5%
HLPF DISCUSSIONS WERE SUFFICIENTLY WELL-PREPARED, BASED ON EVIDENCE, DATA, & ANALYSIS
Strongly agree Somewhat agree Neither agree nor disagree Somewhat disagree Strongly disagree
23%
39%
12%
16%
10%
HLPF SUFFICIENTLY DISCUSSED SDG INTERLINKAGES
Strongly agree Somewhat agree Neither agree nor disagree Somewhat disagree Strongly disagree
30%
46%
13%
7%
4%
HLPF SHOWCASED GOOD PRACTICES FOR SDG IMPLEMENTATION
Strongly agree Somewhat agree Neither agree nor disagree Somewhat disagree Strongly disagree
35%
45%
8%
9%
3%
HLPF IDENTIFIED CHALLENGES AND EMERGING TRENDS FOR SDG IMPLEMENTATION
Strongly agree Somewhat agree Neither agree nor disagree Somewhat disagree Strongly disagree
16%
46%
20%
13%
5%
HLPF SHOWCASED SOLUTIONS TO ADDRESS THESE CHALLENGES
Strongly agree Somewhat agree Neither agree nor disagree Somewhat disagree Strongly disagree
26%
40%
20%
9%
5%
HLPF MOBILIZED PARTNERSHIPS FOR THE SDGS
Strongly agree Somewhat agree Neither agree nor disagree Somewhat disagree Strongly disagree
34%
42%
12%
10%
2%
VNRS HAVE BEEN USEFUL FOR SHARING LESSONS LEARNED & EXPERIENCE GAINED
Strongly agree Somewhat agree Neither agree nor disagree Somewhat disagree Strongly disagree
33%
41%
12%
9%
5%
VNRS HAVE BEEN USEFUL FOR SHARING SDG IMPLEMENTATION CHALLENGES
Strongly agree Somewhat agree Neither agree nor disagree Somewhat disagree Strongly disagree
32%
35%
18%
10%
5%
PREPARATION AND PRESENTATION OF VNRS ADVANCED NATIONAL IMPLEMENTATION
Strongly agree Somewhat agree Neither agree nor disagree Somewhat disagree Strongly disagree
25%
41%
18%
11%
5%
VNRS HAVE BEEN USEFUL FOR MOBILIZING PARTNERSHIPS
Strongly agree Somewhat agree Neither agree nor disagree Somewhat disagree Strongly disagree
35%
36%
14%
11%
4%
ENGAGEMENT OF MGOS AT HLPF HAS BEEN MEANINGFUL
Strongly agree Somewhat agree Neither agree nor disagree Somewhat disagree Strongly disagree
Personal HLPF Experience
35%
43%
13%
6%
3%
HLPF ALLOWED ME TO MEET COUNTRY REPRESENTATIVES & EXPERTS IN OTHER FIELDS
Strongly agree Somewhat agree Neither agree nor disagree Somewhat disagree Strongly disagree
33%
39%
19%
7%2%
HLPF ALLOWED ME TO PARTNER WITH OTHER ORGANIZATIONS
Strongly agree Somewhat agree Neither agree nor disagree Somewhat disagree Strongly disagree
31%
35%
22%
9%
3%
I TOOK GOOD EXAMPLES FOR SDG IMPLEMENTATION BACK TO MY COUNTRY FROM THE HLPF
Strongly agree Somewhat agree Neither agree nor disagree Somewhat disagree Strongly disagree
33%
32%
20%
9%
6%
VNR PRESENTATION STRENGTHENED SDG AWARENESS & IMPLEMENTATION IN MY COUNTRY
Strongly agree Somewhat agree Neither agree nor disagree Somewhat disagree Strongly disagree
Reflections on the Way Forward
63%
18%
4%
11%
4%
HLPF SHOULD CONTINUE TO REVIEW A SET OF SDGS EVERY YEAR
Strongly agree Somewhat agree Neither agree nor disagree Somewhat disagree Strongly disagree
54%
21%
11%
9%
5%
HLPF SHOULD CONTINUE TO REVIEW A THEME EVERY YEAR
Strongly agree Somewhat agree Neither agree nor disagree Somewhat disagree Strongly disagree
66%
25%
6%
2% 1%
MORE SPECIFIC GUIDANCE NEEDS TO BE PROVIDED ON THE PREPARATION, CONTENT, & APPROACH OF VNRS
Strongly agree Somewhat agree Neither agree nor disagree Somewhat disagree Strongly disagree
62%
24%
9%
3% 2%
MORE TIME FOR VNRS WOULD MAKE THEM MORE RELEVANT FOR LESSONS LEARNED
Strongly agree Somewhat agree Neither agree nor disagree Somewhat disagree Strongly disagree
59%
30%
6%
3% 2%
HLPF COULD DISCUSS REVIEWS BY BUSINESSES AND CITIES ON THEIR CONTRIBUTIONS TO 2030 AGENDA IMPLEMENTATION
Strongly agree Somewhat agree Neither agree nor disagree Somewhat disagree Strongly disagree
64%
22%
11%
2% 1%
THE MINISTERIAL DECLARATION SHOULD BETTER REFLECT DISCUSSIONS AT HLPF
Strongly agree Somewhat agree Neither agree nor disagree Somewhat disagree Strongly disagree
83%
81%
66%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90%
Political guidance and recommendations for follow-up
New and emerging trends
Thematic reviews of SDGs
PERCENTAGE OF RESPONDENTS INDICATING ELEMENT IMPORTANCE
ELEM
ENTS
ELEMENTS THAT SHOULD BE COVERED BY THE MINISTERIAL DECLARATIONNote: Percentages indicate the proportion of respondents who rated the element as important or most important (4 or 5 on a scale of 5).
Suggestions for Improvement: Major Points
Increase civil society participation
Increase focus on SDG interlinkages, solutions and concrete recommendations
Allow for constructive critical reflection on the VNRS
Increase time for VNR presentations to allow for more depth/peer learning
More engaging discussion, fewer prepared statements