1. Localizing the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) UN-HABITAT Nairobi

2. September 2005 world summit outcome Participation of local authorities, the private sector and civil society, including non-governmental organizations 173. We underline the important role of local authorities in contributing to the achievement of the internationally agreed development goals, including the Millennium Development Goals.

4. Why “Localize” MDGs? • MDGs are national aggregate figures and need to reflect local realities • MDGs focus on aggregate ‘targets’ • The local and urban dimension missing • If aggregate targets are achieved, disparities across people and places may persist Challenges • MDGs not well known • Link national and local MDG implementation and monitoring • Local governments are equally concerned about MDGs

5. How can the MDG framework help local authority? • Contextualising the MDG targets and setting local time-frames enable the civil society and local authority to monitor progress • MDGs provide a basis to organise local activities to achieve time-bound goals by 2015 • MDG targets provide a clear focus for integration of inter-departmental activities within the city authority • MDGs provide an entry point and a common platform for all civil society actors to engage in constructive relationships and collaboration with local authority • MDG targets can be used for performance measurement

6. The Process of localising MDGs • Preparing an MDG baseline and Monitoring system • Developing a Local MDG response strategy. MDG action plans should become an integral part of local development plans and budgetary process • Implementing Local Government MDG response strategy • Monitoring and Evaluation Stakeholder participation common in all steps

7. Formats in the Guide • 1A: Agreeing on Local Indicators • 1B: Collecting the Baseline Data • 1C: The MDG City Profile • 2A: Developing a local MDG response strategy through city consultation • 2B: Preparing an Urban Pact • 3A: Implementing a Local MDG Response • 3B: Local Framework of the Action • 4A: Monitoring and Evaluation • 4B: Monitoring the MDG Indicators

8. Next steps for the LMDG • Use pilot cities as resource cities in countries • Monitoring MDG indicators at local level to be documented • Build partnerships with other UN agencies – UNDP, UNITAR, Millennium Campaign • Training on Localising MDGs • Development of “Package” of LMDG material

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