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Strengthening the capacity in developing, monitoring and reviewing durable Partnerships for Small Island Developing States
In September 2019, in accordance with General Assembly resolution 72/217, Member States will convene a one-day high-level meeting at the United Nations Headquarters in New York to review progress made in addressing the priorities of Small Island Developing States (SIDS) through the implementation of the SAMOA Pathway - the outcome of the 2014 SIDS Conference.

With generous funding support provided by the government of Italy, and under the overall guidance of the Steering Committee on SIDS Partnerships, currently chaired by Belize and Ireland, UN DESA undertook a capacity development project to support the work of the SIDS Partnership Framework and the preparatory process related to the SAMOA Pathway mid-term review.

The project included a series of capacity development partnership dialogues which were organized in the margins of the preparatory meetings as part of the SAMOA Pathway mid-term review, and provided an opportunity to bring together relevant stakeholders from the different SIDS regions to:

  • Assess the status of partnerships for each SIDS region, identifying best practices and gaps around which new partnerships could be forged to further drive implementation of SAMOA Pathway priority areas and SDGs in SIDS;
  • Raise the capacity of diverse stakeholders to develop genuine and durable partnerships for SIDS;
  • Strengthen the review and monitoring process of SIDS partnerships.

SIDS Partnership Toolbox
Interactive online version of the SIDS Partnership Toolbox
SIDS Partnership Toolbox
Printable version of the SIDS Partnership Toolbox
SIDS Partnership Analysis
An in-depth look on the status and trends of partnerships for SIDS
SIDS Action Platform
A redesigned and enhanced SIDS Action Platform with new functionalities and filters for searching SIDS partnerships
Increased capacity of stakeholders around genuine and durable partnerships
The overarching goal of the project has been to contribute to advancing the implementation of the SAMOA Pathway and the 2030 Agenda in SIDS by increasing the capacity of all stakeholders in forging new, genuine and durable multi-stakeholder partnerships to help drive implementation on the ground, and to strengthen the monitoring and review process of partnerships in SIDS.

Through the various consultations and partnership dialogues held across all SIDS regions, a range of diverse stakeholders in SIDS have had the opportunity to gain in-depth knowledge and insight around the design and implementation of genuine and durable partnerships by dialoguing and networking with policy makers and representatives from partnerships, inter-governmental organizations, academia, UN entities and other development actors.

SIDS Partnership Toolbox
The SIDS Partnership Toolbox includes a set of tools for enhancing capacity around the design of partnerships for SIDS, and for assisting stakeholders in monitoring and review of partnerships at national, regional and global level.

The Toolbox includes chapters on:
  • Participate and contribute to the SIDS Partnership Framework
  • Designing a partnership for SIDS - getting started, being SIDS specific, setting up a governance framework and monitoring programme, accessing finance and communicating with stakeholders
  • Evaluate a partnership for SIDS - SIDS Partnership Criteria and Norms and check list
  • Analyze and explore - access to global analysis and how to browse and search for partnerships
  • Learn - take the Partnership Quiz, access to case studies, and more resources

The Toolbox includes both an interactive online version, and one for print:

SIDS Partnership Analysis
The SIDS Partnership Analysis has been undertaken for the purpose of helping countries prepare for the mid-term review of the SAMOA Pathway, with a view to assist Member States in better understanding the landscape of the many SIDS partnerships that have been undertaken to implement the SAMOA pathway, and how these partnerships have addressed its priority areas.

The analysis takes an in-depth look on the status and trends of partnerships for SIDS, illustrated with case studies that provides a basis for the description of best practices in developing durable and genuine partnerships for SIDS.

Specifically, the in-depth review aims to answer the following questions:

  • What is the status and trends of SIDS partnerships globally, regionally and nationally?
  • How have these partnerships addressed the SAMOA Pathway priority areas?
  • Are there under-represented areas of the SAMOA Pathway that may need to be addressed through further partnerships?
  • Have the partnerships had an impact on their beneficiaries and on sustainable development of SIDS?
  • What challenges have the partnerships faced?
  • What lessons have been learned that could help in developing the next generation of genuine and durable multi-stakeholder partnerships?

The analysis was informed by a range of stakeholders, partners, regional reports, interviews, and through a series of partnership dialogues organized in the margins of the preparatory process of the SAMOA Pathway High-level Mid-term Review.

SIDS Action Platform
The SIDS Action Platform is the main online resource for SIDS partnerships, with details of all registered partnerships.

Following consultations from stakeholders during the partnership dialogues, the platform has been redesigned and enhanced with new functionalities and filters for searching partnerships, including by keywords, SIDS regions, SAMOA Pathway priority areas, Sustainable Development Goals, conference the partnership was registered for, its implementation status, and the status of reporting.

Each registered partnership includes a full description of its objectives, overall timeframe, implementation methodologies, arrangements for capacity-building and technology transfer, coordination mechanisms, governance structures, implementing partners are, SAMOA Pathway priority areas address. It furthermore outlines concrete and time-bound deliverables, what resources are devoted (financial, human or other), and geographic location (SIDS regions). In addition, each partnership page includes contact information to its focal point (or focal points).

Visitors may engage with the partnership page by providing comments, showing support by clicking the “Like button” or “follow” the partnership. If a user follows a partnership, any updates made to the partnership will appear in that user’s notification log (requires log in).

Inter-regional Samoa Partnership Dialogue
The inter-regional partnership dialogue took place on 29 October 2018 in Apia, Samoa. The Dialogue build on the outcomes of three regional partnership dialogues, with the overall objective to advance the SAMOA Pathway and the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development in SIDS by increasing the capacity of stakeholders in forging new, genuine and durable multi-stakeholder partnerships, and strengthening the monitoring and review process of partnerships in SIDS

Outcomes
UN DESA is developing a SIDS Partnership Toolbox, which was presented for feedback at the meeting. The Toolbox, which will be available in print and online, will include the in-depth analysis of existing partnerships for SIDS, online learning material based on case studies and best practices of SIDS partnerships, and tools for assisting in the monitoring and review of partnerships for SIDS.

Structure of Dialogue
The Samoa Partnership Dialogue will include both a main plenary segment, and a set of Partnership Networking Exchange sessions.

SIDS Partnership Networking Exchange
The Samoa Partnership Dialogue will include some space for networking among partnership focal points and government officials, for showcasing and discussing partnerships and innovative solutions, and further explore the potential of scaling-up existing, and launch new, partnerships in line with the priorities of SIDS.
10.00 AM – 10.45 AM

Opening segment

Prayer: Reverend Siaosi Salesulu

Master of ceremony: Mr. Tupa'imatuna Iulai Lavea, Chief Executive Officer, Ministry of Finance, Samoa

Opening remarks, including highlighting commonalities and key messages from regional partnership dialogues

  • H.E. Ms. Lois M. Young. Permanent Representative of Belize to the United Nations, co-chair of the Steering Committee on Partnerships for SIDS
  • Mr. Mícheál Tierney, Counselor, representing H.E. Mrs. Geraldine Patricia Byrne Nason, Permanent Representative of Ireland to the United Nations, co-chair of the Steering Committee on Partnerships for SIDS

Keynote address

  • Honourable Sili Epa Tuioti, Minister of Finance, Independent State of Samoa

Remarks

  • Mr. Francesco La Camera, Director General for Sustainable Development, Energy and Climate, Ministry of Environment, Land & Sea, Italy
  • Mr. Liu Zhenmin, Under-Secretary-General for Economic and Social Affairs
  • Ambassador Peter Thomson, SG’s Special Envoy for the Ocean (video message)
10.45 AM – 11.30 AM

Implementation of partnerships for SIDS launched during SIDS Conference (2014) and The Ocean Conference (2017)

Genuine and durable partnerships for Small Island Developing States play an important role in advancing sustainable development at the subnational, national, sub-regional, regional and international levels to enhance international cooperation and action to address the unique and particular vulnerabilities of SIDS, and by harnessing the full potential of engagement between governments at all levels, businesses, civil society and a wide range of other stakeholders.

As part of the support to the SAMOA Pathway mid-term review preparatory process, UN DESA has conducted an in-depth analysis of partnerships for Small Island Developing States, including partnerships that were announced in the context of the SIDS Conference in 2014, the UN Ocean Conference in 2017, and other relevant partnerships. Discussions from the regional dialogues and preparatory meetings have made an important contribution to the analysis.

The session will start with a presentation of the in-depth analysis of SIDS partnerships, including their status and trends, how they have addressed and impacted Samoa Pathway priority areas, potential gaps, challenges, and lessons learned. The in-depth analysis provides an opportunity to take stock of the current status of partnerships, including their role in advancing sustainable development in SIDS, and how the next generation of partnerships might effectively address current and emerging priorities, potential gaps, and overcome challenges to implementation.

Guiding questions:

  • How do we best ensure that lessons learned by partnerships are documented and widely shared?
  • What gap areas should new partnerships address, both regionally and globally?
  • How can new partnerships be better designed to overcome challenges?
  • How can we facilitate better dialogue between partnerships within and between regions?
  • How can we better measure the impacts of partnerships on their beneficiaries?
  • How do we ensure better information flow between partnerships and regional and global processes that measure their collective impact on sustainable development in SIDS?

Presentation:

Respondent: Mrs Peseta Noumea Simi, Chief Executive Officer, MFAT, Samoa

Moderated by: H.E. Ms. Lois M. Young. Permanent Representative of Belize to the United Nations

15 mins Coffee break
11.45 AM – 01.00 PM

Examining best practices and challenges of SIDS Partnerships

The regional partnership dialogues have stressed the need to better understand, and define, what is meant by a durable and genuine partnership, to examine the lessons learned from successful partnerships, the challenges faced in implementation, and fostering better stakeholder engagement in partnerships.

The SIDS Partnership Criteria and Norms provide a solid basis for articulating what constitutes a genuine and durable partnership for SIDS.

To foster a better understanding of the elements of the SIDS Partnership Criteria and Norms, UN DESA has developed case studies on the design and development of existing partnerships for SIDS, which will form the basis of learning material, to be part of the outcome of Samoa Partnership Dialogue.

The session will provide an opportunity to share and engage in a discussion on best practices and challenges around the development and implementation of partnerships for SIDS. The session starts with a brief presentation of the case studies and the learning material.

Guiding questions:

  • Why chose partnership as approach for more effective implementation of sustainable development?
  • What are the main challenges to a SIDS partnership? How can challenges be overcome?
  • What are best practices of a partnership? How can we better identify them and ensure continued practice?
  • What makes a partnership genuine?
  • What makes a partnership durable?
  • What makes a partnership effective?

Partnership case study presentation

  • Case studies and online learning material on SIDS partnerships (Ms. Camilla Borrevik, consultant, UN DESA)

    Panelists

    • Ms. Gina Bonne, Indian Ocean Commission (IOC) (tbc)
    • Mr. Jito Vanualailai, Pacific Islands Universities Research Network
    • Ms. Karen McDonald Gayle, Caribbean Challenge Initiative (CCI) and Caribbean Biodiversity Fund (CBF)

    Respondent: (tbc)

    Moderated by Mr. Mícheál Tierney, Counselor, Permanent mission of Ireland to the United Nations

LUNCH
03.00 PM – 04.30 PM

Engaging all stakeholders in partnerships for SIDS, including the private sector

The regional dialogues stressed that partnerships must be inclusive of all stakeholders, including NGOs and civil society, youth, women, and marginalized groups, for maximum buy-in from communities, ensuring no one is left behind. Partnerships should strive to be participatory, have agreed-upon objectives, shared responsibilities and undertake joint action towards a common goal, bringing together stakeholders from the the design of the partnership, maintain broad ownership and maintain dialogue with all partners, including communities, throughout the lifetime of the partnership.

Further involvement of academia can improve the scientific, including social science, basis of partnerships, as well in relation to their design and monitoring aspects. Building trust, and providing meaningful engagement by all partners, including the private sector, remains a challenge for many partnerships. This session will consider how to best involve all stakeholders in partnerships, and how to ensure that stakeholders are kept engaged throughout the lifetime of a partnership. The dialogue will aim to draw from the experience of a broad range of partnerships and the people who have been involved in developing them.

Guiding questions

  • What are the best strategies for engaging different stakeholders in a partnership? Are there different approaches required in the engagement of youth, women and other marginalized communities?
  • What are some of the successful strategies for engaging with the private sector?
  • How can partnerships stay accountable to all stakeholders?
  • What challenges need to be overcome to to ensure that all stakeholders feel a sense of ownership in a partnership?

Panelists:

  • Ms. Amrikha Devamatee Singh, CARICOM
  • Ms. LorMona Meredith, Polynesian Voyaging Society/Promise to Pae'aina Collective Impact Effort
  • Mr. Stephen Lyon, Pacific Islands Private Sector Organization (PIPSO)
  • Kalim Shah, SIDS University and Research Institutions Network

Respondent: (tbc)

Moderated by Ms. Simona Marinescu, UN Resident Coordinator & UNDP Resident Representative, Cook Islands, Niue, Samoa & Tokelau

04.30 PM – 05.30 PM

Capturing outcomes of the Samoa Partnership Dialogue

The outcomes from the Samoa Partnership Dialogue, as outlined below, will feed into the outcome of the mid-term review of the SAMOA Pathway.

SIDS Partnership Criteria and Norms

The SIDS Partnership Criteria and Norms have been developed by the co-chairs of the Steering Committee on Partnership for SIDS, Belie and Ireland, stemming from discussions from the regional partnership dialogues. The Criteria and Norms articulates what constitutes a genuine and durable partnership for SIDS, through outlining elements of the SMART criteria – a partnership that is SIDS Specific, Measurable & Monitorable, Achievable & Accountable, Resource-based on Results-focused with Timelines for implementation & transparency by all parties.

Strengthening the monitoring and review of partnerships for SIDS

A key request from the outcome of the 2014 SIDS Conference, the SAMOA Pathway, was the establishment of the SIDS Partnership Framework, designed to monitor progress of existing, and stimulate the launch of new, genuine and durable partnerships for the sustainable development of SIDS.

Guided by a member States driven Steering Committee, the activities of the Framework have ensured that SIDS partnerships have remained high on the UN’s agenda, providing a multi-stakeholder platform for reviewing progress made by SIDS partnerships, and for sharing of good practices and lessons learned among all stakeholders, on an annual basis.

In 2018, member states called upon (A/RES/72/217) UN DESA and OHRLLS to enhance the necessary analytical and advocacy support for the work of the Steering Committee, and, in particular, to ensure an annual action-oriented, results-focused Global Multi-Stakeholder Small Island Developing States Partnership Dialogue. Based on the consultations from the regional partnership dialogues, which also emphasized the need to strengthen the monitoring and review process of SIDS partnerships, a set of proposals for strengthening the monitoring and review of partnerships for SIDS will be presented for feedback by participants, and form part of the outcomes.

SIDS Partnership Toolbox

To support the outcomes of the regional dialogues, and the Samoa Partnership Dialogue, UN DESA is developing a SIDS Partnership Toolbox, which will be presented for feedback. The Toolbox, which will be available in print and online, will include the in-depth analysis of existing partnerships for SIDS, online learning material based on case studies and best practices of SIDS partnerships, and tools for assisting in the monitoring and review of partnerships for SIDS.

Followed by Questions & Answers

06.00 PM – 08.30 PM

Government reception

The Government of Samoa will host a Reception at the Robert Louis Stevenson Museum at Vailima. The reception will commence at 6:00pm and conclude at 8:30pm.

Atlantic, Indian Ocean, Mediterranean and South China Sea (AIMS)
calendar
22 - 23 May 2018
location
Mauritius

The partnership dialogue for AIMS as held 22-23 May 2018 in Maritim Resort and Spa, Balaclava, Mauritius, Mauritius, as part of the Regional Preparatory Meeting for the Atlantic, Indian Ocean, Mediterranean and South China Sea (AIMS).

Structure of dialogue

Session 1: Developing genuine partnerships – good practices and lessons learned

The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development provides an immense opportunity for all stakeholders to work collaboratively across sectors and thematic areas, forging genuine partnerships for supporting implementation of the SDGs and the SAMOA Pathway. It is therefore imperative to examine what it is that makes a partnership genuine, durable, and most impactful for SIDS.

This session will look at various partnerships for SIDS in AIMS, examining how they have been developed, how the partnerships are governed, what are the leadership roles and partnership evaluation methods, and any challenges in implementation.

Session 2: Identifying and filling the gaps through partnerships for SIDS

As part of the support to the SAMOA mid-term review preparatory process, UN DESA has conducted an initial in-depth analysis, including assessment of gaps, of partnerships that were announced in the context of the SIDS Conference in 2014, as well SIDS relevant voluntary commitments from the 2017 Ocean Conference.

This session will start off with a presentation of the initial analysis on the status of partnerships for SIDS in the AIMS region and provide an opportunity for SIDS to discuss how to address gaps in the SAMOA Pathway priority areas and the SDGs through new genuine and durable partnerships needed for the region.

Session 3: Strengthening the review and monitoring process of partnerships for SIDS

On December 2015, the General Assembly decided , in accordance with paragraph 101 of the Samoa Pathway and in line with the priorities of SIDS, to establish the SIDS Partnership Framework, to monitor and ensure the full implementation of pledges and commitments through partnerships for SIDS in order to promote the effective and efficient follow-up to the existing partnerships, in particular new partnerships launched at the Third International Conference on Small Island Developing States, and to encourage new, genuine and durable partnerships for the sustainable development of SIDS.

The Framework consist of 1) a member States driven Steering Committee on SIDS Partnerships (currently chaired by Belize and Ireland), 2) the organization of an annual action-oriented and results-focused Global Multi stakeholder SIDS Partnership Dialogue, 3) a standardized partnership reporting process of all stakeholders, and 3) the organization of regional and 4) national SIDS partnership dialogues with support from the United Nations system and the international community.

The session will provide an opportunity to discuss how the processes of the SIDS Partnership Framework related to monitoring progress of existing, and stimulate the launch of new, genuine and durable partnerships for the sustainable development of SIDS, could be strengthened.

Caribbean
calendar
6 August 2018
location
San Pedro, Belize

The Caribbean regional partnership dialogue was held 6 August 2018 in Belize, as part of the Regional Preparatory Meeting for the Caribbean.

Structure of dialogue

The partnership dialogue will include three distinct but inter-related sessions:
  1. Assessing progress with partnerships in the Caribbean – good practices and lessons learned
  2. Identifying partnerships to fill the gaps in implementation of the SAMOA Pathway
  3. Strengthening the review and monitoring process of partnerships for SIDS

Session 1: Assessing progress with partnerships in the Caribbean – good practices and lessons learned

The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development provides an immense opportunity for all stakeholders to work collaboratively across sectors and thematic areas, forging genuine partnerships for supporting implementation of the SDGs and the SAMOA Pathway. It is therefore imperative to examine what it is that makes a partnership genuine, durable, and most impactful for SIDS.

This session will look at various partnerships for SIDS in Caribbean, examining how they have been developed, how the partnerships are governed, what are the leadership roles and partnership evaluation methods, and any challenges in implementation.

Guiding questions

  • What constitutes a genuine and durable partnership for SIDS? How did a partnership start? Where did the idea come from? Who is taking the lead? What process did they go through to develop and set up the partnership?
  • What are the main stakeholders involved? What are the target beneficiaries?
  • How is the partnership structured, managed, governed and funded? What role, if any, does a secretariat play?
  • What are the biggest challenge to the implementation of the objectives of the partnership?
  • What are the things that has worked best, what bright spots can be shared, and what are the critical ingredients to an impactful partnership?

Session 2: Identifying partnerships to fill the gaps in implementation of the SAMOA Pathway

As part of the support to the SAMOA mid-term review preparatory process, UN DESA has conducted an initial in-depth analysis, including assessment of gaps, of partnerships that were announced in the context of the SIDS Conference in 2014, as well SIDS relevant voluntary commitments from the 2017 Ocean Conference.

This session will start off with a presentation of the initial analysis on the status of partnerships for SIDS in the Caribbean region and provide an opportunity for SIDS to discuss how to address gaps in the SAMOA Pathway priority areas and the SDGs through new genuine and durable partnerships needed for the region.

Guiding questions:

  • How can partnerships best address the gaps of the SAMOA Pathway priority areas in the Caribbean region?
  • How can partnerships build on political commitment of SIDS national and regional priorities?
  • In which priority areas of the SAMOA Pathway do we need more partnerships to be forged, for the sustainable development of SIDS in the Caribbean?
  • What type of stakeholders, and sectors, do need to be more involved in partnership arrangements for SIDS in the Caribbean region?

Session 3: Strengthening the review and monitoring process of partnerships for SIDS

On December 2015, the General Assembly decided , in accordance with paragraph 101 of the Samoa Pathway and in line with the priorities of SIDS, to establish the SIDS Partnership Framework, to monitor and ensure the full implementation of pledges and commitments through partnerships for SIDS in order to promote the effective and efficient follow-up to the existing partnerships, in particular new partnerships launched at the Third International Conference on Small Island Developing States, and to encourage new, genuine and durable partnerships for the sustainable development of SIDS.

The Framework consist of 1) a member States driven Steering Committee on SIDS Partnerships (currently chaired by Belize and Ireland), 2) the organization of an annual action-oriented and results-focused Global Multi stakeholder SIDS Partnership Dialogue, 3) a standardized partnership reporting process of all stakeholders, and 3) the organization of regional and 4) national SIDS partnership dialogues with support from the United Nations system and the international community.

The session will provide an opportunity to discuss how the processes of the SIDS Partnership Framework related to monitoring progress of existing, and stimulate the launch of new, genuine and durable partnerships for the sustainable development of SIDS, could be strengthened.

Guiding questions

  • How can we ensure an action-oriented and results-focused annual Global Multi stakeholder SIDS Partnership Dialogue, in line with the priorities of SIDS;
  • How can the current process related to monitoring progress of existing partnerships be improved?
  • How do we ensure the full participation of relevant stakeholders in the monitoring of existing partnerships, while ensuring no one is left behind?
  • How do we encourage the forging and launching of new, genuine and durable partnerships for the sustainable development of SIDS?
Pacific
calendar
20 - 21 June 2018
location
Tonga

The Pacific regional partnership dialogue was held 20-21 June 2018 in Tonga, as part of the Regional Preparatory Meeting for the Pacific.

Structure of dialogue

The partnership dialogue will include three distinct but inter-related sessions:

  1. Developing genuine and durable partnerships – good practices and lessons learned
  2. Identifying and addressing gaps through partnerships for SIDS
  3. Strengthening the review and monitoring process of partnerships for SIDS

Session 3(a): Developing genuine and durable partnerships – good practices and lessons learned

The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development provides an immense opportunity for all stakeholders to work collaboratively across sectors and thematic areas, forging genuine partnerships for supporting implementation of the SDGs and the SAMOA Pathway. It is therefore imperative to examine what it is that makes a partnership genuine, durable, and most impactful for SIDS. This session will look at various partnerships for SIDS in Pacific, examining how they have been developed, how the partnerships are governed, what are the leadership roles and partnership evaluation methods, and any challenges in implementation.

Guiding questions

  • How did the partnership start? Where did the idea come from? Who is taking the lead? What process did they go through to develop and set up the partnership?
  • What are the main stakeholders involved? What are the target beneficiaries?
  • How are the partnerships structured and managed? How is it governed and funded? What role, if any, does a secretariat play?
  • What are the biggest challenge to the implementation of the objectives of the partnership?
  • What are the things that has worked best, what bright spots can be shared, and what are the critical ingredients to an impactful partnership?

Session 3(b): Identifying and addressing the gaps through partnerships for SIDS

As part of the support to the SAMOA mid-term review preparatory process, UN DESA has conducted an initial in-depth analysis, including assessment of gaps, of partnerships that were announced in the context of the SIDS Conference in 2014, as well SIDS relevant voluntary commitments from the 2017 Ocean Conference.

This session will start off with a presentation of the initial analysis on the status of partnerships for SIDS in the Pacific region and provide an opportunity for SIDS to discuss how to address gaps in the SAMOA Pathway priority areas and the SDGs through new genuine and durable partnerships needed for the region.

Guiding questions:

    • How can partnerships best address the gaps of the SAMOA Pathway priority areas? • In which priority areas do we need more partnerships to be forged, for the sustainable development of SIDS in the Pacific region? • What type of stakeholders, and sectors, do need to be more involved in partnership arrangements for SIDS in the Pacific region?

Session 3(c): Strengthening the review and monitoring process of partnerships for SIDS

On December 2015, the General Assembly decided , in accordance with paragraph 101 of the Samoa Pathway and in line with the priorities of SIDS, to establish the SIDS Partnership Framework, to monitor and ensure the full implementation of pledges and commitments through partnerships for SIDS in order to promote the effective and efficient follow-up to the existing partnerships, in particular new partnerships launched at the Third International Conference on Small Island Developing States, and to encourage new, genuine and durable partnerships for the sustainable development of SIDS.

The Framework consist of 1) a member States driven Steering Committee on SIDS Partnerships (currently chaired by Belize and Ireland), 2) the organization of an annual action-oriented and results-focused Global Multi stakeholder SIDS Partnership Dialogue, 3) a standardized partnership reporting process of all stakeholders, and 3) the organization of regional and 4) national SIDS partnership dialogues with support from the United Nations system and the international community.

The session will provide an opportunity to discuss how the processes of the SIDS Partnership Framework related to monitoring progress of existing, and stimulate the launch of new, genuine and durable partnerships for the sustainable development of SIDS, could be strengthened.

Guiding questions

  • How can we ensure an action-oriented and results-focused annual Global Multi stakeholder SIDS Partnership Dialogue, in line with the priorities of SIDS;
  • If you are currently coordinating a partnership(s) or involved in any, what lessons could you draw from your experiences to improve review and monitoring?
  • How can the current process related to monitoring progress of existing partnerships be improved?
  • How do we ensure the full participation of relevant stakeholders in the monitoring of existing partnerships, while ensuring no one is left behind?
  • How do we encourage the forging and launching of new, genuine and durable partnerships for the sustainable development of SIDS?
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