Day 2: The post-2015 development framework: priorities for the least developed countries
Catch up with the coverage from day two of the conference at Wilton Park organised by IIED to enable frank and open dialogue between those in the political process of setting 'sustainable development goals' and those in least developed countries (LDCs) who will need to implement the goals
Morning from @WiltonPark ahead of the second day of the #post2015 & #ldcpriorities conference --> https://www.wiltonpark.org.uk/conference/wp1309/#conference_introduction …- There will be live coverage of the conference discussions here and via http://www.iied.org/post-2015-development-framework-priorities-for-ldcs-live-wilton-park-0 … from 9.30am.. #post2015 #ldcpriorities
- But first, here's a recap of what happened during day one of the discussions @WiltonPark --> http://storify.iied.org/day-1 #post2015 #ldcpriorities
- First up for discussion is "how do LDCs achieve sustainable and inclusive economic growth?" Your views welcome #post2015 #ldcpriorities
- MT @KittyvdHeijden: In Wilton park to discuss how #post2015 can better support special needs of LDC. #ldcpriorities
- QUESTION: What is the one transformation you would want to see delivered by #post2015 development agenda for LDCs? #ldcpriorities
- PAPER: How LDC negotiators can increase their collective bargaining power in #post2015 debates --> http://pubs.iied.org/17202IIED.html n #ldcpriorities
- Not possible to rely on private expenditure to assist LDCs grow economically. Public expenditure needs to grow #post2015 #ldcpriorities
Economic framework for sustainable devt: change relative prices of natural resources/labour, more social spending, more taxes #ldcpriorities
Prices of natural resources need to go up to reflect their true scarcity, energy switch to renewables+clean power generation #LDCpriorities
ERT Economic framework for sustainable devt: change relative prices of natural resources, more social spending, more taxes #ldcpriorities- LDCs must be in the driving seat themselves – without being told where or how fast to go #post2015 #ldcpriorities
- Lots of interaction and new folllowers (welcome!) here this morning. Hope you're liking the #ldcpriorities #post2015 conf coverage... (1/2)
- ...but don't forget to have your say and we welcome your views. The programme is here --> https://www.wiltonpark.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/WP1309-Programme.pdf … #ldcpriorities #post2015
- PAPER: Exploring global development issues of most relevance to LDCs --> http://pubs.iied.org/17202IIED.html #ldcpriorities #post2015
- Corruption/lack of transparency re public funds is big issue when considering tax base/increased public expenditure #post2015 #ldcpriorities
- MT @clairemelamed: raising agric productivity without providing markets can make farmers worse off, if output rises and prices fall
- After a short break, the next topic @WiltonPark is agriculture & natural resources sector as key drivers for change #LDCpriorities #post2015
- Models and statistics can help, but the world is a surprising place & LDCs need to be prepared for those surprises #post2015 #LDCpriorities
- When creating viable local wealth, the best investments are to invest in development of local economies #ldcpriorities #post2015
- Some v provocative/challenging views being aired re how expert economists/engineers don't understand what LDCs need #LDCpriorities #post2015
- #ldcpriorities: farmers given loans to buy irrigation pumps, fixed the pumps to a chassis and turned them into trucks.
- #ldcpriorities: most of the time governments and other agencies have no idea what's going on at local level
- Most farms in Nepal have 1 or 2 people working in Gulf & sending money back. Not sustainable development/fewer people to farm #ldcpriorities
- ...such factors/issues result in the knowledge of farming being lost to communities and future generations forever #ldcpriorities #post2015
- Power & decision-making needs to be relocated to where crops are grown and resources are managed #LDCpriorities #post2015
- ... #LDCpriorities #post2015 needs government recognition of rights of local people to manage resources (such as water/forestry)
- #ldcpriorities: how can goals be used to mobilise local action - were MDGs to government focused?
- That's all for morning session @WiltonPark. We're due to resume at approx 3pm when focus will be on #climatechange #LDCpriorities #post2015
- NEW JOB: We're seeking a Principal Researcher - Environmental Economics. Full details here --> http://www.iied.org/principal-researcher-environmental-economics …
- BLOG: Kazakhstan takes lead in Central Asia by aspiring to make leap to green economy. Here's 10 recommendations --> http://www.iied.org/kazakhstan-green-economy-future …
- "Next few yrs crucial for laying groundwork if K'hstan is to make meaningful transition to green inclusive economy" - http://www.iied.org/kazakhstan-green-economy-future …
- REPORT: Assessing Kazakhstan's policy and institutional framework for a green economy --> http://pubs.iied.org/16559IIED.html
- Discussions have resumed @WiltonPark. Follow live here or here - http://www.iied.org/post-2015-development-framework-priorities-for-ldcs-live-wilton-park-0- …. The current focus is climate change #LDCpriorities
- Apologies, I tweeted wrong link to the website page for live coverage. Here it is again --> http://www.iied.org/post-2015-development-framework-priorities-for-ldcs-live-wilton-park-0 … #LDCpriorities #post2015
- seeing pictures at #ldcpriorities conf of damage heavy rains can do to infrastructure - tragic given lack of infrastructure in first place
- How much will it cost Africa to adapt? 2degrees scenario = $ 35billion/year by 2040 #ClimateChange #LDCpriorities #post2015
- Pa Ousman Jarju among those presenting on climate change. He recently wrote a blog for us - http://www.iied.org/climate-diplomacy-can-build-trust-needed-secure-our-common-future … #LDCpriorities #post2015
- Report shows dramatic increase in intensity & frequency of high temperature extremes, partic. challenging for LDCs #post2015 #LDCpriorities
- Addressing climate change vital for LDCs, who are partic. dependent on agriculture for food, income and employment #LDCpriorities #post2015
- some good practical suggestions for action at #ldcpriorities: energy efficient building codes, financial incentives, labelling
- also importance of technology transfer, esp South-south exchange #ldcpriorities
- LDCs need to stop thinking of themselves as victims, start being leaders on climate and development, says speaker at #ldcpriorities
- Nine LDCs already addressed climate change by implementing low carbon climate resilient strategies of some kind #LDCpriorities #post2015
- Lots of discussion re community-based adaptation to climate change. Good time to mention April #CBA8 conference --> http://www.iied.org/cba8-8th-conference-community-based-adaptation-climate-change …
- climate finance: LDCs not big emitters so won't get much of mitigation funds, but shld get large part of funds for adaptation #ldcpriorities
- Nepal has allocated 80% of money coming into govt on climate change to be decided at local level. Good example #post2015 #LDCpriorities
- LDCs facing impact of climate change first - other countries will learn from them when it's their turn. #ldcpriorities
- Some related reading on climate change MT @SarahLawan: As Climate Change bites the dust, West Africa seeks solutions http://bit.ly/1m5FypK
- hearing how ground water wells becoming salty & land salinated because of rising sea levels in Pacific islands #ldcpriorities
- Climate change is talked about like it’s happening around the corner. It’s happening now. Islands are losing territory now #LDCpriorities
- Some really powerful views regarding climate change - how it's current rather than future concern - being expressed #LDCpriorities #post2015
- This is amazingly powerful. A government trying to plan for a world where territory wiped out. 'We are the canary in the mine'#ldcpriorities
- International funds allocated to LDCs for adaptation are difficult to access and too slow to be delivered #LDCpriorities #post2015
- If serious about MDGs, SDGs, to be transformational, we need a whole new paradigm shift. But looking at same old systems #LDCpriorities
- Countries preparing to no longer exist: have bought land on higher ground in other places, educating citizens so can migrate #ldcpriorities
- LDCs should be able to leapfrog straight to clean energy sources - but need funds e.g. from mitigation funds to do it. #ldcpriorities
- Idea proposed based on principle climate change problem only be solved with global carbon budget & by seizing issue of equity #LDCpriorities
- "The sky is a global commons – we have to recognise that we all own it and that none of us own it" #LDCpriorities #post2015
- Here's that blog I mentioned: A high ambition coalition of the willing on climate change --> http://www.globaldashboard.org/2013/12/06/climate-coalition-of-willing/ … #LDCpriorities #post2015
- Short break, so off to add to four interviews carried out earlier. Should be available via http://www.iied.org next week #LDCpriorities
- The next topic for discussion @WiltonPark #LDCpriorities #post2015 conference is 'achieving gender equality'
- Absorbing video showing how Bangladesh women led response to devastating cyclone Mahesen in May #LDCpriorities #post2015
- Re gender equality, have to look beyond what was achieved with MDGs and look at more ambitious targets #LDCpriorities #post2015
- We were so excited by new technologies e.g. mobiles, but again, used as a vehicle for violence against women #ldcpriorities
- MDGs had notable impact on gender equality but success slow & not tackling more entrenched issues. Structural changes requird #LDCpriorities
- Hurrah a man on the gender panel! #ldcpriorities
- Politically it's unthinkable that SDGs don’t reflect 50% of population and include a gender goal #LDCpriorities #post2015
- There is a serious backlash against women's rights going on globally - need investments in education, local government. #ldcpriorities
- Gender equality is a universal issue, and so are the #post2015 goals. Everyone must play part in advancing gender equality #LDCpriorities
- Are quotas good/worthwhile for helping women attain more power (in terms of gender equality)? #LDCpriorities #post2015 (1/2)
- ...study shows that where quotas active, 24% of parliaments are female. Where not active, figure drops to 12% #LDCpriorities #post2015
- Interesting debate on pros and cons of quotas for women in parliaments here at #ldcpriorities. Some evidence they work.
- Discussion focusing on need to tackle gender imbalances in wealth, not just income - e.g. inheritance rights for women. #ldcpriorities
- More on quotas MT @FranLuke123: study of quotas doesn't go far enough. What are quotas for #transwomen in governance http://www.wluml.org/sites/wluml.org/files/Electoral%20Politics%20-%20Making%20Quotas%20Work%20for%20Women%20(final)_0.pdf …
- signing off from #ldcpriorities now...thanks all for a really interesting few days.
- That's it for day 2 from the #post2015 #ldcpriorities conference @WiltonPark. Will be a daily round-up posted later/first thing tomorrow
- Hope you enjoyed our #post2015 #LDCpriorities coverage & found it useful/interesting. Feedback always welcome so get in touch. More tomorrow
