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STS513 Maria Praxedes R. P.

Collaborative arrangements in promoting the
Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) at the
local level
Maria Praxedes R. Peña
Chief Statistical Specialist, Philippine Statistical Research and Training Institute (PSRTI),
Quezon City, Philippines

Abstract
The long term objective of the Philippine government through its statistical
system is to support the local government units in integrating the Sustainable
Development Goals (SDGs) in local development plans and policies. The end
result of this program would be the localization of the global goals with due
consideration to the prevailing situation at the local level. Through this, local
government units (LGUs) will be encouraged to set up their own indicator
system with related data production program laid down to monitor locally the
global goals that are existing in present situation and condition. The Philippine
Statistical Research and Training Institute (PSRTI), in coordination with the
Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA), National Economic and Development
Authority (NEDA) and Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG)
are expected to actively provide support to the local government units in
putting up and maintaining said localized SDG indicator system. With this plan,
the global goals will be made more relevant as they become part of the plans
and programs at the lowest level of governance and at the same time
monitored regularly with the use of local indicators that are developed in
accordance with the prescribed statistical standards.
The paper will discuss the proposed collaborative efforts of the PSRTI with the
different government agencies such PSA, NEDA and DILG in promoting the
SDGs at the local level. The role that will be played by each agency in the
endeavour to localize the SDGs will also be specified. In addition, the paper
will discuss the activities already undertaken by PSRTI in pursuit of said goal.

Keywords
Localization of SDG, indicator system, Philippine statistical system (PSS), PSRTI

1. Introduction
In September 25, 2015, the United Nations (UN) adopted a global
development agenda, referred to as the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable
Development, which aims to promote holistic development, human rights, and
equality for all regardless of distinctions of any kind. The agenda includes 17
Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), which has 169 targets and adopted
by 193 world leaders as universal goals for all countries to end poverty, protect
the planet and ensure prosperity for all.
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