This document presents the final draft Guidance Note that aims to help adherents and interested stakeholders in implementing the OECD Recommendation on Policy Coherence for Sustainable Development. It builds on OECD as well as international experience and efforts in advancing the global Target 17.14 on enhancing policy coherence for sustainable development for the implementation of the 2030 Agenda on Sustainable Development.
The PCSD Recommendation provides a comprehensive standard to help countries equip policymakers and key stakeholders with the necessary institutional mechanisms and policy tools to enhance policy coherence, address integrated economic, social and environmental goals, and accelerate progress towards the sustainable development goals (SDGs). It also supports adherents in ensuring that measures implemented to address and recover from the COVID-19 crisis are consistent with efforts to achieve the SDGs at home and abroad.
The work under the PCSD Recommendation will inform ongoing OECD work on Pillar 3 of the Reinforcing Democracy Initiative related to the capacity of national governments to address global challenges.