Today, policymakers, International delegates, and representatives from various sectors, convened at Sankara Hotel in Nairobi, Kenya for a workshop on Policy Coherence in the Implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 2030 and the African Union (AU) Agenda 2063.

Policymakers, International delegates, and representatives from various sectors, during the opening ceremony of  the workshop on Policy Coherence in the Implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 2030 and the African Union (AU) Agenda 2063

The workshop is co-hosted by APRM Continental Secretariat, African Association for Public Administration and Management (AAPAM), NEPAD/APRM Kenya Secretariat, the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) and the Data for Governance Alliance (D4GA)

The workshop was officially opened by the Chief Executive Officer, NEPAD/APRM Kenya Secretariat, Amb. Dr. Samori Okwiya, who emphasized the importance of harmonizing policies and actions to propel these agendas forward. He reiterated that policy coherence stands as a pivotal objective for governments worldwide, ensuring not only the prudent use of resources but also optimizing service delivery for citizens’ benefit.

“Achieving these ambitious goals requires concrete action and effective coordination across various sectors and levels of governance. Policy coherence serves as the linchpin holding these efforts together, ensuring that policies and strategies complement each other.”

Consequently, Amb. Dr. Okwiya highlighted the government’s efforts to ensure harmonized planning and implementation. He cited examples among them; County Integrated Development Plans (CIDPs) and Kenya’s Fourth Medium Term Plan (MTP IV), illustrating alignment with SDGs 2030 and Africa Union Agenda 2063.

On his side, the Secretary General-African Association for Public Administration and Management, Mr. George Kojo noted that the workshop represents an essential role in identifying priorities for enhancing governmental capacities, facilitating synergy, managing policy trade-offs, and mitigating negative spill overs in the implementation of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and African Union Agenda 2063. He further stated that Countries should share experiences, avoid duplication and share scares resources, in order to improve Agenda 2030 and African Union Agenda 2063.

With the workshop officially opened, participants are set to embarked on discussions, aiming to harness collective wisdom and expertise to accelerate progress towards a more just, equitable, and sustainable world.

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