Head Of Bappenas Suharso Monoarfa Explains Three Steps To Achieve Sustainable Development Goals

Minister of National Development Planning/Head of the National Development Planning Agency, Suharso Monoarfa. (Photo: Doc. Antara)

JAKARTA - Minister of National Development Planning/Head of the National Development Planning Agency Suharso Monoarfa explained three steps to ensure that Mexico, Indonesia, South Korea, Turkey and Australia (MIKTA) achieve the target of Sustainable Development Goal's (SDG's).

"First, multilateralism is the key to tackling global development challenges. Therefore, we will strive to promote an effective, open, transparent, inclusive, and accountable multilateral system to ensure the achievement of the 2030 agenda and SDG's on time," he said at the High-Level Political Forum (HLPF) on Sustainable Development in 2023/High-Level Segment 2023 (HLS) United Nations Economic and Social Council at the United Nations Headquarters, New York, United States, Monday, July 17, as quoted from his official statement, reported by Antara.

Second, according to Suharso, Indonesia will keep its promise not to leave anyone behind and prioritize those who are left behind and the most vulnerable.

He said the government would contribute to an inclusive global recovery, work together to mobilize all sources of SDG's financing, and bridge the gap in capacity needed to achieve SDG's.

"Finally, we will take concrete action for effective international cooperation," said the Minister of VAT.

To accelerate the achievement of SDG's, the Indonesian government has intervened through national development policies, plans, and programs, as well as aligning with local government priorities, localizing SDG's to the village and cross-sectoral levels, and strengthening multi-party partnerships.

"As a result, Indonesia is able to reach 63 percent of the 222 SDG's indicators," said Suharso.

In 2023, Indonesia leads the chairmanship of MIKTA which aims to strengthen global governance, including the promotion of democracy, stability, and economic development, as well as the consensus of makers and bridges connecting developing and advanced countries.

He stated that Indonesia is committed to ensuring the availability of data to monitor the progress of better changes, identify gaps, and inform decision-making.

In order to achieve SDG's, continued the Head of Bappenas, Indonesia needs one trillion US dollars by 2030. This funding challenge is anticipated through innovative funding such as blended finance to the implementation of the Integrated National Financial Framework.

Indonesia has also opened new sources of economic growth to create more equitable and resilient growth. Several potential areas are green growth, blue growth, empowerment of micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), and digital transformation.

"In order for us to return to the path of achieving SDG's, it is important for us not only to fulfill the existing commitments, but also to offer meaningful breakthroughs and convey transformative actions to improve the implementation of SDG's," said Suharso.