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The Bahamas Voluntary National Review on the Sustainable Development Goals to the High Level Political Forum of the United Nations Economic and Social Council The Bahamas Voluntary National Review on the Sustainable Development Goals to the High Level Political Forum of the United Nations Economic and Social Council Government of The Bahamas July 2018 Picture 1: Artwork by students of the Salina Point and the Centreville Primary Schools on the topic – My Vision for The Bahamas in 2040 1 1.0 Table of Contents 1.0 Opening Statement ............................................................................................................... 6 2.0 Highlights ............................................................................................................................. 8 Integration of the SDGs into the National Development Plan .................................................... 8 Institutional Arrangements .......................................................................................................... 9 Leaving No-One -Behind ............................................................................................................ 9 Areas where support is needed for finance, capacity-building, technology, partnerships, etc. 10 3.0 Introduction ........................................................................................................................ 11 4.0 Methodology and process for preparation of the review. .................................................. 13 5.0 Policy and Enabling Environment ..................................................................................... 14 Creating Ownership of the Sustainable Development Goals: National Level Discussions ...... 15 Creating Ownership of the Sustainable Development Goals: Community Discussions Public, Private Sector and Civil Society Discussions ........................................................................... 17 Incorporation of the Sustainable Development Goals in National Framework ........................ 19 Alignment of the NDP with the SDGs .................................................................................. 23 Integration of the 3 Dimensions of Sustainable Development .............................................. 35 Leaving No One Behind ............................................................................................................ 36 National Institutional Mechanisms for the Ongoing Implementation of the SDGs .................. 37 National Mechanisms for Monitoring Progress and Data Reporting ........................................ 38 Data Availability for Monitoring the SDGs .......................................................................... 39 Challenges Faced Monitoring the SDGs ............................................................................... 40 6.0 Progress on Goals and Targets ........................................................................................... 41 SDG1: Ending Poverty in all its Forms ..................................................................................... 41 Key Interventions for Implementing SDG1 .......................................................................... 43 Challenges Faced Implementing SDG1 Programmes ........................................................... 47 2 SDG2: End Hunger, Achieve Food Security & Improved Nutrition & Promote Sustainable Agriculture ................................................................................................................................ 48 Key Interventions for Implementing SDG2 .......................................................................... 49 Challenges Faced Implementing SDG2 Programmes ........................................................... 51 SDG3: Ensure Healthy Lives & Promote Well-Being for all at all Ages ................................. 52 Key Interventions for Implementing SDG3 .......................................................................... 54 Challenges Faced Implementing SDG3 Programmes ........................................................... 57 SDG4: Ensure Inclusive & Quality Education for all & Promote Lifelong Learning .............. 57 Key Interventions for Implementing SDG4 .......................................................................... 60 Challenges Faced Implementing SDG4 Programmes ........................................................... 63 SDG5: Achieve Gender Equality & Empower all Women & Girls .......................................... 64 Key Interventions for Implementing SDG5 .......................................................................... 65 Challenges Faced Implementing SDG5 Programmes ........................................................... 69 SDG6: Ensure Availability & Sustainable Management of Water & Sanitation for All .......... 69 Key Interventions for Implementing SDG6 .......................................................................... 70 Challenges Faced Implementing SDG6 Programmes ........................................................... 71 SDG7: Ensure Access to Affordable, Reliable, Sustainable & Modern Energy for All. .......... 72 Key Interventions for Implementing SDG7 .......................................................................... 73 Challenges Faced Implementing SDG7 Programmes ........................................................... 76 SDG8: Promote Sustained, Inclusive & Sustainable Economic Growth, Full & Productive Employment & Decent Work for All ........................................................................................ 76 Key Interventions for Implementing SDG8 .......................................................................... 77 Challenges Faced Implementing SDG8 Programmes ........................................................... 85 SDG9: Build Resilient Infrastructure, Promote Inclusive & Sustainable Industrialisation & Foster Innovation....................................................................................................................... 86 Key Interventions for Implementing SDG9 .......................................................................... 88 3 Challenges Faced Implementing SDG9 Programmes ........................................................... 92 SDG10: Reduce Inequality within & among Countries ............................................................ 92 Key Interventions for Implementing SDG10 ........................................................................ 93 Challenges Faced Implementing SDG10 Programmes ......................................................... 94 SDG11: Make Cities Inclusive, Safe, Resilient & Sustainable ................................................. 94 Key Interventions for Implementing SDG11 ........................................................................ 97 Challenges Faced Implementing SDG11 Programmes ....................................................... 102 SDG12: Ensure Sustainable Consumption & Production Patterns ......................................... 103 Key Interventions for Implementing SDG12 ...................................................................... 103 Challenges Faced Implementing SDG12 Programmes ....................................................... 104 SDG13: Take Urgent Action to Combat Climate Change & its Impact ................................. 104 Key Interventions for Implementing SDG13 ...................................................................... 106 Challenges Faced Implementing SDG13 Programmes ....................................................... 108 SDG14: Conserve & Sustainably Use the Oceans, Seas & Marine Resources....................... 109 Key Interventions for Implementing SDG14 ...................................................................... 111 Challenges Faced Implementing SDG14 Programmes ....................................................... 115 SDG15: Protect, Restore & Promote Sustainable Use of Terrestrial Ecosystems, Sustainably Manage Forests, Combat Desertification & Halt the Reverse Land Degradation & Halt Biodiversity Loss..................................................................................................................... 117 Key Interventions for Implementing SDG15 ...................................................................... 118 Challenges Faced Implementing SDG15 Programmes ....................................................... 122 SDG16: Promote Just, Peaceful & Inclusive Societies ........................................................... 122 Key Interventions for Implementing SDG16 ...................................................................... 123 Challenges Faced Implementing SDG16 Programmes ....................................................... 129 SDG17: Strengthen the Means of Implementation & Revitalize the Global Partnership for Sustainable Development ........................................................................................................ 130 4 Key Interventions for Implementing SDG17 ...................................................................... 131 Challenges Faced Implementing SDG17 Programmes ....................................................... 134 7.0 Means of Implementation ................................................................................................ 135 The Current Situation .............................................................................................................. 135 Mechanisms for Mobilizing Domestic Resources .................................................................. 137 Mechanism to Address Internal Resource Gaps for Implementing the SDGs .......................
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