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The MSSD preparatory process: methological note. 1. INTRODUCTION 2. FROM THE ORIENTATIONS TO THE PREPARATION: METHODOLOGICAL GUIDELINES 3. USEFUL METHODOLOGICAL LESSONS FROM THE AGENDA 21 BALTIC 4. THE MSSD PREPARATORY PROCESS: WHAT HAVE BEEN ACHIEVED
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The MSSD preparatory process: methological note 1. INTRODUCTION 2. FROM THE ORIENTATIONS TO THE PREPARATION: METHODOLOGICAL GUIDELINES 3. USEFUL METHODOLOGICAL LESSONS FROM THE AGENDA 21 BALTIC 4. THE MSSD PREPARATORY PROCESS: WHAT HAVE BEEN ACHIEVED 5. FROM THE ORIENTATIONS TO THE PREPARATION: 2 CASE STUDIES (energy & water)
FROM THE ORIENTATIONS TO THEPREPARATION: METHODOLOGICAL GUIDELINES Key considerationSDD as • outcome & process • two important principles: Participation; Integration
Illustrative key steps (tasks) for the preparation of SSD [Adapted from SSD Resources book – UNDP, OCDE 2002] Key issue from July 2004 – April 2005: Achieve strategic sectorial reports
Useful methodological lessons from Agenda 21 Baltic 11 countries involved. Under implementation since 1993. Top level commitment. High and intensive NGOs participation. Democratic and transparent process. A common vision including convergence in standard of living and unemployment reduction to a minimum. Overgoals translated in sector goals (agriculture, energy, fishery, forest, industry, tourism) + spatial planning, education. Action programms: sector actions, joint actions, pilot and demonstrative projects.
First steps focus on : Establishing organizational structures and networks (for the 9 areas of priority actions). Developping a work plan for each of the 9 areas of priority actions. Creating the necessary frameworks for the sectors to function including the role of each partner (Lead Parties) and stakeholders.
Baltic 21 SSD document plan (about 30 pages) • Overview • Summary • Introduction • Basic principles • Definition and goals • Scenarios and vision • Policy implications • Overall nature of the action programme • Financing budget • Actors and responsabilities
MSSD formulation task Outcome : Achievement of sectorial or priority areas reports – Main guidelines for the contents of sector reports Process : Setting-up sector network, identifiying partners and stakeholders, selecting main manager task, creating the necessary frameworks for the sectors to function including the role of each partner (Lead Parties) and stakeholders.
THE MSSD PREPARATORY PROCESS: WHAT HAVE BEEN ACHIEVED? ·Mediterranean vision for sustainable development ·Framework orientations for a MSSD
Vision: The common vision of progress and sustainable development has been elaborated on the basis of 5 major identified challenges, in addition to Peace and Security.
FROM THE ORIENTATIONS TO THE PREPARATION: 2 CASE STUDIES The 2 selected priority sectors: energy and water / poverty
ENERGY • Challenges and stakes: Not significative additional work is required • Objectives, goals, targets and indicators: Better define and select quantitative targets and goals • Actors, stakeholders, responsabilities: Building on the actual informal Mediterranean Energy Network. A deeper investigation on potential partners and stakeholders. Potential manager task (responsible for the achievement of the energy report): Mediterranean Observatoryof Energy • Means • Policies, actions, measures : A substantial work has to be done within a comprehensive action plan. The Baltic 21 action program may be useful in the preparation of the work plan related to the energy sector report.
WATER • Challenges and stakes: Not significative additional work is required • Objectives, goals, targets and indicators: Better define and select quantitative targets and goals • Actors, stakeholders, responsabilities: Better identify appropriate actors and partners • Means • Policies, actions, measures : Substantial work has to be achieved within the action plan related to
MSDD: Preliminary table of content (30-40 pages) • Summary – Overview • Introduction: Background • Vision: Main aim – overall objectives – key principles: the broad purpose of the MSDD (why and what it would essentially aim to achieve) • Strategic objectives: the priority sectors (based on challenges and stakes assessment) • Action program • Actions plans related to priority sectors • Goals and targets • Actions contents • Time frame • Responsabilities and target stakeholders involved in the implementation • Financial ressources • Coordination, monitoring, arrangements in MSDD implementation