Localizing SDGs in Kerala

Localization is described as ‘the process of defining, implementing and monitoring strategies at the local level for achieving global, national, and sub-national sustainable development goals and targets.’ Specifically, it includes the ‘process of taking into account sub-national contexts in the achievement of the 2030 Agenda, from the setting of goals and targets, to determining the means of implementation and using indicators to measure and monitor progress.’  The second High-level Political Forum on sustainable development (HLPF) report develops the first report’s analysis by mapping the involvement of the Local and regional governments (LRGs) and their contribution to the localization of the SDGs.

In the context of Kerala, the same whole of government approach is opted. Kerala state had been working in the area of capacity building for PRIs especially for Localization of SDGs through KILA and LSGD departments in the strategy adopted by Low cost No cost effect. For this Collaboration will be based on a mutually agreed Action Plan for knowledge management, and improvement in quality and outreach of capacity building programmes for PRIs. The areas selected for collaboration are

• Thematic wise Training strategy,
• Capacity development, and Skill development.

The Training strategy for thematic wise strategy is to train Elected Representatives and Panchayati Raj Institutions. It will also focus on training Own staff of PRIs, implementing officials, DPC members and Joint secretaries of DPC, working group members, Gram Sabha members, and Other support groups including NGOs, CBOs, academic institutions etc. The areas included in the training plan is divided into 10 themes in Kerala state which are

• Theme 1 Poverty free and enhanced livelihoods village,
• Theme 2 Healthy village,
• Theme 3 Child friendly village,
• Theme 4 Water sufficient village,
• Theme 5 Clean and Green village,
• Theme 6 Self-sufficient infrastructure in village,
• Theme 7 Socially secured village,
• Theme 8 Village with Good Governance,
• Theme 9 Engendered Development in village,
• Theme 10 Quality of Education.

Thematic wise training was conducted in the state in which Each theme focuses on various aspects of development with interlinkages. For the thematic training development of thematic modules, e-modules and online courses, training materials and expansion of the pool of Master trainers, assessment and certification of trainers were conducted. As part of the next stage of localization of sustainable development goals the government has decided to launch a campaign on sustainable development goals where we are trying to bring not only the panchayat but also the self-help groups known as Kudumbashree Units.

Phase 1: Module Preparation Workshop:

• In Kerala we had completed the module preparation workshop for separate thematic areas especially the 10 themes.
• In particular, Separate module and training materials already prepared and as per the module the state of Kerala we had conducted the Mater Level Training ( ToTs) for resource persons.
• ToTs completed at the state level. We have more than 1000 master trainers for specifically Localization of SDGs. The details are attached here with.

Phase 2

After creation of general awareness among the officials and resource persons; We are committed to take immediate action to achieve sustainable development outcomes on these ten issues and to the date prepare and implement Gram Panchayat Development Plans by evaluating the progress and remaining gaps. It will ensure equal contribution of women and men and mobilize all possibilities. The issues we address have a profound impact on the lives of young people and we emphasize the importance of youth’s active participation in decision – making processes. The contribution of children and youth to the achievement of sustainable development is essential. We invite you to join us and work with a broad coalition of people such as common people, government departments, NGOs, institutions, civil society and the private sector to achieve this.

On the basis of that KILA already conducted Gram Panchayat Level Training also

Themes, Members and Total Participation

Audio/ Media Development:

In this context, Gram Panchayat had developed certain videos (3-4 minutes) as per their Sankalp. We had collected the following videos also.

Local Indicator frame work for SDGs in Kerala

The “Goals” are broad and interdependent future development framework. The “Targets ”are actionable points for achieving the goals. The targets need to be fulfilled to achieve the goals. To measure achievement of targets, “Indicators” are required. The indicator is a quantitative metric that provides information for decision making. The localized SDG targets and indicators guide the LSGs in formulation of GPDP and monitor its implementation to deliver on SDGs. To customize the LSG level SDG targets and indicators have gone through the consultation with state planning department, line departments. LSG Officials and elected representative etc They should be quantifiable, be capable generating required information from the LSG databases and statistical system of the line departments.

Dashboard for Panchayat:

As monitoring mechanism for Localizing SDGs Decision makers, policy makers and service providers need accurate and timely information and data in order to improve the quality of their services. Access to timely and accurate information and resources, helps to react appropriately to existing issues including planning and allocation of resources and also enables to plan for the preventive actions in the future.

• Through this dashboard the State, District and local functionaries can develop targets, track and monitor the progress on the attainment of SDGs.
• It can be used as a training tool
• Even the public can access this platform in future and
• Provide guidance for self-assessment and support efforts towards, an improved understanding of:
  • The collection, analysis and sharing of data from local to state level.
  • Helps to identify innovative sources of data at local level on a variety of themes, including environment, health, education, agriculture, employment, industry and energy etc.

• Monitoring progress towards the SDGs at local and state level.

• A data dashboard is a tool that provides a centralized, interactive means of monitoring, measuring, analyzing, and extracting relevant insights from different datasets in key areas while displaying information in an interactive, intuitive, and visual way.
• Online data visualization is a term to describe the process of extracting datasets and presenting them in a visual, graphic way while exposing historical patterns, correlations, and trends that help users generate actionable insights in an online environment.

Dashboard- Front End

This is the front end of the Dashboard. This consists of the following

• Quick search for various SDG Indicators by Goals
• Cloud-based Open-Source SDG reporting and monitoring solution
• Targets
• Indicators
• Goal wise performance analysis
• View the SDG indicator performance thematically.
• Expand and Collapse the Goals, Targets and Indicators to view data by LSGs and its performance
• Graphical representation of each goal with targets and indicators
• Customizable charts to view the select indicator and its stratifier by time period in various charts
• Customize and view the multi-dimensional data over time period in an animated chart.
• Customize and view the ranking/status of the LSGs by indicators.
• Generate SDG monitoring report for the LSGs
• Download the charts and share them on social media
• Register and view your data in the dashboard
• Contact
• SDG Interactive Data Dashboard can be customized at Regional, National and Sub-national levels or even for a specific Sustainable Development Goal

Dashboard on Planning and Monitoring SDGs- Expanded View

Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) platform will be the key decision. M&E platform developed to help track, monitor and report on the SDGs and National Development Plans, and such other results frameworks. It is a user-friendly and web-based digital platform, which will improve communication and coordination gaps. Using cutting-edge communication approaches it will improve the efficiency and effectiveness of National Development Plans roll out and implementation, including communication of SDGs and national results, and significantly affect the monitoring and evaluation phase through establishing advanced communication channels and enhanced transparency and openness of the implementation process. The platform keeps everyone engaged as one-stop shop where people can find latest information and contents.

 In the expanded view it shows the goal wise analysis with respect to years with national and state value. And also we can see the year wise status regarding the each GP, BP, DP level

Goal with National Indicators

In this page we can see the performance level of each goal with national and state level value.

Major Benefits

• View your National SDG performance by goal, target and indicator.
• Identify data gaps, compare and analyze SDG indicators.
• We support the assessment of SDG data availability and gaps, we design and develop regional, national and sub-national SDG data monitoring dashboards and reports
• Where the GP stands vis a vis National and State average
• Plan for actions through GPDP
• Add new indicators if required for each LSG
• Set local targets for each
• Annual update will help in monitoring
• All these could be done by themselves
• Can be projected in Gram Sabhas
• Dashboard on Planning and Monitoring SDGs