TERMS OF REFERENCE (TOR)

United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UNSDCF) Common

Country Analysis (CCA)

GENERAL INFORMATION
Services/Work Description: UNSDCF CCA consultant
Project/Program Title: United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework Common
Country Analysis (UNSDCF) Common Country Analysis (CCA)
Duty Station: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Type of the Contract: International Consultancy Firm
Duration: 26 working days (from August 14 to September 18, 2019)
Expected Start Date: August 14, 2019

I. BACKGROUND

The United Nations Country Team (UNCT) in Ethiopia will be concluding its current UNDAF 2016-
2020 in July 2020 and will be moving to the next generation of its UN Sustainable Development
Cooperation Framework (UNSDCF). A Roadmap (ref to Annex) has been agreed between the UNCT
and the government of Ethiopia for the design of the upcoming UNSDCF in alignment with the national
planning cycle, will be from July 2020 to June 2025. The UNCT Ethiopia’s partnership to the
government is guided by the support to the National development plans and accompanying the country
in its journey to become Climate Resilient Middle-income country by 2025 and achieve the agenda
2030. In the short to medium term the country’s 10 years perspective plan, GTP III and sectoral plans
will help the UNCT to focus its area of partnership and support to the government and people of
Ethiopia.

The UN Secretary General’s UN Development System reform emphasizes the UNSDCF as the most
important single strategic document for the UN’s engagement with the country. The UNSDCF for
Ethiopia will be a partnership compact between the UNCT, government and the people of Ethiopia.
Ethiopia will be among the first countries to roll out the new UNSDCF globally, to be designed under
the premises of the new UNDS reform which is an opportunity for the UNCT in Ethiopia providing
more flexibility and space for innovation. The UNSDCF shall be inclusive of all UN agencies operating
in the country with due consideration to the Resident and Non-Resident UN agencies (NRAs). The
UNCT will work towards designing an UNSDCF that is light, adaptable and flexible resulting in a
strategic UNSDCF at a higher outcome level.

UNCT in Ethiopia is assigning various consultancies in 2019/2020 to provide support to the UNSDCF
undertaking: 1) CCA finalization (this consultancy); 2) Visioning and priorities for the new UNSDCF;
and 3) Finalization of the UNSDCF. UN Common Country Analysis (CCA) is among the most
important and first steps to kick start the preparation of the next UNSDCF. According to the new
UNSDCF guidance the CCA is the UN system’s independent, impartial and collective assessment
(description of what is happening) and analysis (a description of why it is happening) of the country

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situation. The CCA will not be a one-off event and static analysis, rather it will be updated on a
continuous basis to reflect situational developments and to inform the UN’s work.
The UNCT has prepared Terms of Reference for the CCA (refer to the Annex) stipulating the various
phase of the CCA as follows:
- Phase 1. Repository of the analytical works for the desk review.
- Phase 2. Internal UN Joint Analysis.
- Phase 3. Comparative Advantage and Capacity Analysis.
- Phase 4. Finalization of CCA report.
Phases and 1 and 2 will be completed with internal UN human resources, whereas consultancy is
established to conduct the Phases 3 and 4.

Phase 3: Comparative Advantage and Capacity Analysis - under the overall guidance of the UNCT,
the PMT, will determine UNDAF priorities, as it is in these areas that support will be most efficient and
effective. This exercise informs the strategic positioning of UN agencies and allows to identification of
specific strengths that members of the UNCT can bring individually and collectively as compared to
other partners. The UNCT SWOT analysis will be conducted with the participation of the UN heads of
agencies, senior UN programme managers, selected members of the various UNCT coordination
mechanisms including (UNCG, OMT, JPAT) and external stakeholders. The results of the comparative
analysis will feed in to the strategic prioritization of the UN in support the national development
priorities as it will be stipulated in the National Development Plan. Capacity gap analysis to identify
capacity building requirements framed by the human rights-based approach and informing the theory of
change. Stakeholders analysis which is a mapping/identification and analysis of all stakeholders with
whom the UN could strategically engage to complement and maximize its contribution to the country.

Phase 4. Finalization of CCA report as per given template. For the final CCA report the consultant is to
make use of the internal UN analysis papers from the eight analytical groups as main source, documents
in the repository created by the UN RCO or other resources as needed. These analysis groups are namely
Prevention including conflict analysis, Leave No One behind (LNOB), Human Rights-Based Approach
(HRBA), Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment, Economic Transformation including financing
landscape, Resilience (Humanitarian and development nexus), regional and transboundary Trend
Analysis and SDGs.

II. SCOPE OF THE SERVICE / WORK

The CCA consultant is expected to:

 Consult with the UN internal analysis groups to review the analytical pieces produced by the
group.
 Conduct a comparative advantage, capacity gap analysis, stakeholder’s analysis and SWOT
analysis of the UN system in Ethiopia. Including through consultation with selected
informants from government, civil society, private sector and development partners.
 Engage with the UNCT and its structures on the content and structure of the CCA.
 Present findings of the analysis in the validation workshops for the UNCT.
 Finalize a complete Common Country Analysis document for UNCT Ethiopia.

III. EXPECTED DELIVERABLES

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The CCA consultant is expected to come up with the following results leading to the UNDAF
preparation based on evidence for decision making towards defining the focus area of UNCT in support
the national priorities of Ethiopia.
 A solid analysis of the country situation and report covering the areas as indicated in annexed
UN CCA template (see annex 1).
 Strategic conclusions covering all areas of 2030 agenda leaving no one behind leading to
definition of the theory of change and UNDAF strategic priorities.
 An overview of opportunities and challenges for the UNCT and identification of critical risks
that affect sustainable development in the country.
IV. METHODOLOGY / APPROACH OF THE SERVICE (WORK)

The CCA will establish an overview of key trends based on available data relevant to the SDGs,
international conventions and human rights instruments, international conferences and summits. These
trends will be both historic and forward looking to ensure that UNCT priorities are determined by a clear
understanding of the big picture dynamics that will have an influence on the sustainable development
trajectory of the country.
In order to collect relevant data and design the consultant may adopt multiple methodologies including:
- Secondary data collection: Review and consolidation of the analytical pieces done by the eight
UN internal analysis groups, desk review of other existing analytical works, research and studies
by the UN, the government and partners to substantiate and fill any information gap. The
UNRCO have established a repository of documents that can be used for the analysis which the
consultant can make use of.
- Primary data collection and research using qualitative and/or quantitative research methods can
be used to fill the information gaps in limited occasions. This may include conducting interviews
and stakeholder consultations, electronic/online survey tools to ensure direct participation of
stakeholders. The survey should be as inclusive as possible, incorporating gender concerns.
The draft CCA work will be validated in a preliminary and a final interagency workshop that will be
organized by the UN RCO and the consultant needs to present the completed CCA on this workshop for
validation.

V. LOCATION, DURATION AND TIMEFRAME OF THE WORK /DELIVERABLES/OUTPUT

The following schedule is expected to be used as a guide for the consultant in coming up with the final
workplan with realistic timeline for the key deliverables. All deliverables will be reviewed by and will
require the approval of the UN Resident Coordinator.

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Sl. Deliverables Completio No. of full
No n Date working days

1 Desk review of the internal analytical pieces and other August 14- 3 days remotely
documents to supplement. 16
2 Meeting with the UN internal analysis group members,
review and discuss the analytical pieces. Aug. 19-21 3 days
3 Conduct comparative advantage, stakeholder’s
analysis, capacity gap analysis and SWOT analysis of Aug. 22-29 5 days
the UN system in Ethiopia including consultations
with UN and external stakeholders.
4 Meeting with all the UN internal Analysis groups
Aug. 30 1 day
Drafting of first draft full UN Common analysis
5 document including presenting the draft for Sept. 2-6 5 days
stakeholders’ inputs.

6 Finalize a full CCA document as per the template Sept. 9-13 5 days
provided in the UNSDCF guidance.

7 Validation workshop Sept. 16 1 day

8 Final draft UNDAF submitted to the RCO. Sept. 17-18 2 days

VI. INSTITUTIONAL ARRANGEMENT / REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

The consultant will report to the UN Resident Coordinator through the head of UN Resident
Coordinator’s Office and the deliverables and feedback required will be provided in line with the
milestones noted above.
VII. PAYMENT MILESTONES AND AUTHORITY
Payment shall be made in accordance with the financial offer of the successful applicant:
Installment of Deliverables or Documents to be Approval should be Percentage
Payment/ Period Delivered obtained from: of Payment
1st Installment Submission of the inception report Head of UN RCO 20 %
with the outline
2nd Installment Submission of the draft CCA Head of UN RCO 20 %
document
3rd Installment Submission of the final CCA Head of UN RCO 60 %
completed

VIII. MINIMUM ORGANIZATION AND CONSULTANCY TASK FORCE REQUIREMENTS

8.1 Minimum Organization Requirements

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An international consultancy firm which has prior experience in a similar exercise with the United
Nations is required to present the CVs of one international (lead consultant) and one national consultant
to carry out this assignment. The international consultant should team up with a national consultant to
support the process in the best way possible and to ensure the deliverables are achieved as outlined in
this TOR. The national consultant needs to be conversant of the national/local situation of the
development cooperation/partnership between the UN and the government of Ethiopia. The below
required educational and work experiences are mandatory.

8.2 Task Manager / Team Leader

Academic Qualification
 Advanced university degree in international development, development studies, economics, political
science, public policy or relevant field of studies.

Experience and competencies

 Minimum 10 years progressive experience in analysis, research, evaluation and development related
work.
 Strong analytical skills and outstanding communication (spoken and written) skills, including the
ability to write reports, conduct consultations and interviews and to articulate ideas in a clear and
concise style;
 Deep knowledge and understanding of the UN reform processes, UN programming principles,
delivering as one SOPs, UN common country programming processes (CCA/UNSDCF), SDGs.
 Ability to review and synthesize large amounts of information rapidly, and to distinguish major
trends from minor details;
 Experience in reviewing and compiling multiple data sets and strong understanding of quantitative
and qualitative analysis.
 Ability to conceptualize and analyze problems to identify key issues, underlying problems, and how
they relate;
 Substantive knowledge of development issues in the country is required.
 Experience of carrying out similar assignments in other countries is an asset.
 Ability to handle a large volume of work under time constraints;

Language requirement
 Excellent proficiency in English is required
 Excellent report writing skills as well as computer skills.

8.3 National Consultant / Senior Expert

Academic Qualification
 Advanced university degree in international development, development studies, economics, political
science, public policy or relevant field of studies.

Experience and competencies

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 Minimum 8 years progressive experience in evaluation and development related work.
 Strong analytical skills and outstanding communication (spoken and written) skills, including the
ability to write reports, conduct consultations and interviews and to articulate ideas in a clear and
concise style;
 Deep knowledge and understanding of the UN reform processes, UN programming principles,
delivering as one SOPs, UN common country programming processes (CCA/UNSDCF), SDGs.
 Ability to review and synthesize large amounts of information rapidly, and to distinguish major
trends from minor details;
 Experience in reviewing and compiling multiple data sets and strong understanding of quantitative
and qualitative analysis.
 Ability to conceptualize and analyze problems to identify key issues, underlying problems, and how
they relate;
 Substantive knowledge of development issues in the country is required.
 Experience of carrying out similar assignments in other countries is an asset.
 Ability to handle a large volume of work under time constraints.

Language requirement
 Excellent proficiency in Amharic and English is required
 Excellent report writing skills as well as computer skills.

IX. CRITERIA FOR SELECTING THE BEST OFFER

Upon the advertisement of the Procurement Notice, qualified Consultancy Firm is expected to submit
both the Technical and Financial Proposals. Accordingly; the firm will be evaluated based on
Cumulative Analysis as per the following conditions:
 Responsive/compliant/acceptable as per the Instruction to Bidders (ITB) of the Standard Bid
Document (SBD), and
 Having received the highest score out of a pre-determined set of weighted technical and financial
criteria specific to the solicitation. In this regard, the respective weight of the proposals are:
a. Technical Criteria weight is 70%
b. Financial Criteria weight is 30%

X. LOGISTICAL SUPPORT

 The UNRCO will ensure that the Consultancy Firm receives access to the ECA Compound in
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. When required, the Firm will be provided with workspace and internet
access within UNDP.

XI. CONFIDENTIALITY AND PROPRIETARY INTERESTS

The consultants shall not either during the term or after termination of the assignment, disclose any
proprietary or confidential information related to the consultancy or the Government without prior
written consent. Proprietary interests on all materials and documents prepared by the consultants under
the assignment shall become and remain properties of UN RCO. This assignment will be administrated
by the United Nations Resident Coordinator’s Office (UN RCO), and all relevant UNDP rules, policies
and procedures will apply.

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XII. TECHNICAL PROPOSAL EVALUATION CRITERIA

Herewith the Technical Proposal Evaluation Criteria along with respective allocated weight template.

Summary of Technical Proposal Evaluation Forms Points

Score Weight
Obtainable
1 Expertise of Firm / Organization 30% 300
2 Proposed Methodology, Approach and 40% 400
Implementation Plan
3 Management Structure and Key Personnel 30% 300
  TOTAL 100% 1000

Technical Proposal Evaluation (FORM I)    

Points
Expertise of the Firm / Organization
Obtainable
1.1 Reputation of Organization and Staff / Credibility / Reliability / 50
Industry Standing
1.2 General Organizational Capability which is likely to affect 90
implementation
  - Financial Stability
  - Loose consortium, Holding company or One firm
  - Age/size of the firm
  - Strength of the Project Management Support
  - Project Financing Capacity
  - Project Management Control
Extent to which any work would be subcontracted (subcontracting
1.3 carries additional risks which may affect project implementation, but 15
properly done it offers a chance to access specialized skills.)
1.4 Quality assurance procedure, warranty 25
1.5 Relevance of: 120
  - Specialized Knowledge
  - Experience on Similar assignments (CCAs, UNSDCF/UNDAFs)
  - Experience in the Region
  - Work for UN Development System / major multilateral/ or
bilateral programmes

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  SUB TOTAL 300

Technical Proposal Evaluation (FORM II)    

Proposed Methodology, Approach and Implementation Plan   
2.1 To what degree does the Proposer understand the task? 30
2.2 Have the important aspects of the task been addressed in sufficient 25
detail?
2.3 Are the different components of the project adequately weighted 20
relative to one another?
2.4 Is the proposal based on a survey of the project environment and was 55
this data input properly used in the preparation of the proposal?
2.5 Is the conceptual framework adopted appropriate for the task? 65
2.6 Is the scope of task well defined and does it correspond to the TOR? 120
Is the presentation clear and is the sequence of activities and the
2.7 planning logical, realistic and promise efficient implementation to 85
the project?
  SUB TOTAL 400
Technical Proposal Evaluation (FORM III)    
Management Structure and Key Personnel    
3.1 Task/Project Manager / Team Leader /  
  General Qualification  
  Suitability for the Project  
  - International experience 25
  - Evaluation, Analysis and research 20
-Deep Knowledge and understanding of the UN reform, UN 40
programming principles, UN CCA, UNSDCF
  - Professional experience in the area of specialization 45
  - Knowledge of region 30
  - Language qualification 20
  SUB TOTAL 180
3.2 National Consultant/ Senior Expert  
  General Qualification  
  Suitability for the project  
  - International experience 15
  - Evaluation, Analysis and research 15
  - Professional experience in the area of specialization 45
  - Deep Knowledge and understanding of the UN reform, UN 25
programming principles, UN CCA, UNSDCF
  - Language qualification 20
  SUB TOTAL 120

  Aggregate 1000

This TOR is approved by:

Name: Varsha Redkar-Palepu

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Designation: Head of UN RCO, Senior Policy Advisor

Signature: ______________________

Date Signed: 4/ 07/2019

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 ANNEX 1: UN Common Country Analysis for the Cooperation Framework and the 2030 Agenda
COUNTRY: Ethiopia
FIRST CONDUCTED IN YEAR 2019
UPDATED IN MONTH ----- YEAR 20YY
Context analysis

Executive Summary
Summarize the main findings of the CCA that inform the UN development system’s contribution to [Ethiopia’s]
implementation of the 2030 Agenda (500 words).
• Provide a brief overview of the country situation with regards to the SDGs and progress towards achieving the 2030
Agenda.
• Summarize the national vision for sustainable development, the key national priorities and main challenges in
achieving the SDGs, and country efforts to nationalize and localize the SDGs.
• Provide a brief overview of the groups left behind or at risk of being left behind, as well as the root causes for these
groups and the legal barriers that exclude them as well as the key issues related to human rights, gender equality and
women’s empowerment.
• Highlight the regional, sub-regional and cross-boundary factors affecting the country’s progress on the 2030 Agenda,
as well as the synergies and complementarities with regional and continental strategies and frameworks.
• Provide a brief overview of the financing landscape for sustainable development at the country level, highlighting the
existing and potential opportunities for leveraging financing for sustainable development.
• Outline the country’s trajectory for achieving the 2030 Agenda stemming from the country analysis, reflecting on the
main gaps and bottlenecks that need to be addressed to accelerate SDG implementation.
• Provide a short analysis of the potential risks that may set back the country’s progress on the2030 Agenda and
prevent resilience, stability, long-term inclusive development, human rights and peace. Where relevant, provide a brief
overview of the humanitarian situation.

Focus: What is the current country situation and progress towards the 2030 Agenda, and where is transformative
change needed to achieve it?
This section presents the contextual evidence and analysis generated by the UN system and synthesizes the
various analytical outputs of the UN development, human rights, humanitarian, peace and security actors. It is
complemented by country diagnostics from development partners and the Government, either as part of the UN
development system’s ongoing multi-stakeholder engagement or through continuous and inclusive thematic
dialogues. The context analysis uses the 2030 Agenda as its reference framework, examining all relevant SDGs as
well as demonstrating the synergies across the SDGs. The analysis provides a concise overview of the country’s
standing in each dimension of sustainable development (economic, social and environmental), reflecting on
national development priorities and needs, existing gaps and challenges in achieving them, while taking into
account the groups left behind or at risk of being left behind and root causes; the country’s implementation of its
human rights, gender equality and women’s empowerment commitments; the regional context and the priorities of
regional and continental frameworks and strategies; as well as the potential risks and bottlenecks that may affect
the country’s ability to achieve the SDGs.

1.1. Country Context

Suggested information: a brief analysis of the country situation, its standing in relation to the three dimensions of
sustainable development (economic, social and environmental) as well as the main political, human rights,
economic, social and environmental trends and challenges that influence the achievement of the 2030 Agenda3 (X
words).
• Provide a brief impartial analysis of the current political situation and how recent political trends impact the
country’s ability to achieve the SDGs;

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• Provide a brief analysis of the human rights situation and the implications for the achievement of the 2030
Agenda;
• Where relevant, provide a brief impartial analysis of existing crisis and/or conflict (in-country, cross-border or
regional) including related dynamics and trends; reflect humanitarian and peace considerations;
• Provide a short analysis of the performance and outlook of the country’s economy, including relevant macro-
economic trends that may influence the delivery of the 2030 Agenda. Indicate the most transformative sectors of
the economy and the country’s standing on trade and competitiveness;
• Provide an analysis of the social dimension of sustainable development, reflecting on the country’s performance
and trends in poverty reduction, employment, health, education, social protection and their impact on the
country’s development trajectory, where possible;
• Provide an analysis of the environmental challenges facing the country and their implications on the economic
and social dimensions of sustainable development; and
• Reflect the interlinkages among the three dimensions of sustainable development.

1.2. National vision for sustainable development

Suggested information: an analysis of the country’s key development priorities and needs, as reflected in the
national development plan, related strategies, policies and programmes, as well as the national roadmap for SDG
implementation and consultations with the government. Where possible, reference the specific SDG targets and
indicators the country prioritizes (X words).
• Provide a snapshot of the country’s key development priorities and needs derived from the documents
mentioned above and consultations with the Government and other relevant stakeholders, highlighting any recent
strategic shifts in national development priorities and needs;
• Discuss the relationship between the economic, social and environmental dimensions in the national vision for
sustainable development, human rights, humanitarian, and peace dimensions, where relevant.8 List the prioritized
SDG targets and indicators and their adoption in the country context.

1.3. Country progress towards the 2030 Agenda

Suggested information: an analytical overview of the status and progress on the SDGs as established through
SDG nationalization and localization exercises and reported through the Voluntary National Review(s), and
analysis of the existing institutional mechanisms supporting the implementation of the SDGs (X words).
• Outline the country’s progress towards the 2030 Agenda and provide a concise overview of the country’s
standing on each SDG in order to establish a comprehensive baseline across the SDG framework; and
• Reflect on the status and progress of SDG nationalization and localization, including the set-up of institutional
mechanisms, and the development and implementation of national SDG roadmaps.

1.4. Leave no one behind

Suggested information: an analysis of the specific groups that have been left behind or are at risk of being left
behind, analysing the interplay of various factors causing and reinforcing inequality and discrimination (X
words).
• Identify the specific groups that have been left behind or are at risk of being left behind, highlighting the barriers
and challenges facing them;
• Analyse the immediate, underlying and root causes of risks and exclusion in all areas;
• Analyse the legal, political, economic and social factors perpetuating inequality and discrimination, while
considering the prevention angle and environmental sustainability factors; and
• Identify the gaps in data, capacities and processes that should be supported, resourced and enabled in order to
monitor leave-no-one-behind relevant targets across the SDGs.

1.5. Commitments under international norms and standards

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Suggested information: an analysis of the country’s implementation of its commitments under all relevant
internationally agreed norms and standards and UN Charter values, as instrumental to achieving the 2030 Agenda.
• Provide a brief analysis of the country’s implementation of its main commitments to human rights and gender
equality and women’s empowerment, key achievements and implementation gaps, including as reflected in the
recommendations from the human rights mechanisms;
• Provide a brief analysis of the country’s implementation of its main commitments under all other relevant
internationally agreed norms and standards, key achievements and implementation gaps as reflected in the
recommendations from relevant mechanisms; and
• Identify the key outstanding commitments that prevent the country from achieving the 2030 Agenda and
articulate how progress in delivering on those commitments can translate into progress on the SDGs.

1.6. Cross-boundary, regional and Sub-regional perspectives

Suggested information: an analysis of the relevant regional, sub-regional and transboundary factors and trends,
and their impact on the country’s progress towards the SDGs. Provide an overview of the country’s engagement
in South-South and triangular cooperation, and regional and continental frameworks and strategies, and how they
can potentially support the country’s progress in achieving the 2030 Agenda (X words).

 Reflect the regional challenges and opportunities affecting the country’s progress on the SDGs based on the
analysis and perspectives of the regional UN entities and other regional actors;
• Document national participation in sub-regional, regional and global mechanisms, frameworks and strategies,
including trade agreements that can bolster the 2030 Agenda;
• Include an analytical overview of the country’s engagement in South-South and triangular cooperation at
national, regional and global levels, including links to sustainable development in corresponding frameworks; and
• Account for relevant humanitarian and peace considerations, while situating the country analysis within the
broader regional and transboundary context.

1.7. Financing landscape and opportunities

Suggested information: an examination of the country’s financial landscape for sustainable development, based
on a mapping and analysis of financial flows.13 Explain how the development solutions and opportunities
mentioned above can be resourced (X words).
• Provide an analysis of the financial landscape for the SDGs, including sources of domestic, foreign, public and
private finance;
• Provide an analysis of the national budget allocations and their alignment with the national SDG priorities; and
• Based on the analysis, identify potential opportunities for leveraging SDG financing for the country in order to
advance its economic, social and institutional transformation.

1.8. Analysis of risks

Suggested information: an analysis of the various multidimensional risks and threats that could potentially impact
the country’s development trajectory across the political, development, humanitarian, peacebuilding and human
rights spectrum. Include the underlying drivers of risks, vulnerabilities and needs, be they political, social or
related to conflict, serious violations of human rights, disasters, the environment or the economy (X words).
• Provide an overview of the potential risks that may negatively affect the country’s ability to achieve the SDGs;
• Consult available threat analysis or risk mappings, and categorize likelihood and impact; and
• Include early warning indicators that will be monitored over time to inform necessary changes in the country’s
and the UN development system’s responses.

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1.9. Gaps and challenges towards achieving the 2030 Agenda

Suggested information: an examination of the country’s trajectory towards achieving the 2030 Agenda, based on
the context analysis and understanding of the current state of progress on the SDGs. It includes identification and
analysis of the main bottlenecks that prevent the country from accelerating progress on the SDGs, UN norms and
standards and the principles of the UN Charter. The analysis considers the interconnectivity of the SDGs.
• List the specific gaps under each SDG and reflect the key cross-sectoral linkages between their targets within the
broader political, economic, social and environmental context at country and regional level as well as the spheres
of the UN development system’s work. In particular:
• Describe the challenges and bottlenecks that prevent economic transformation and sustainable, pro-poor growth;
• Describe the obstacles that prevent social equity and pose risks that those being left behind will continue to be
excluded from the country’s development;
• Articulate the required institutional transformation and cover key areas such as policy frameworks, coordination
mechanisms, implementation capacity and delivery of national programmes, information channels and others;
reference any capacity assessments of government institutions that can serve to inform the identification of
priorities for capacity strengthening; and
• Analyse data availability to report on national SDG indicators and articulate related gaps, in particular with
regards to disaggregation by incomes, gender, geography and age, and systemic drivers of exclusion.

END

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