HLF MSP: Indonesia Advocates for Transformative Change to Achieve SDGs

At the 2024 High-Level Forum on Multi-Stakeholder Partnerships (HLF MSP) held in Badung, Bali, National Development Planning Minister Suharso Monoarfa emphasized the urgent need for transformative change to meet the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). His remarks highlighted the significant challenges faced in advancing these global objectives.

Current Progress and Challenges

• SDG Targets: Only 15% of the SDG targets are currently on track, with many others showing signs of regression. This trend threatens to leave over half of the global population at risk of exclusion from developmental benefits.
• Converging Global Challenges: The SDGs are under threat from multiple global crises, including:
  • Geopolitical tensions
  • Rising inequality
  • Extreme poverty
  • Climate change
  • The COVID-19 pandemic
  • Financial instability
  • Disruptions in global supply chains
• Economic Fragmentation: There is a risk of economic fragmentation, particularly in trade. Research from the World Trade Organization (WTO) suggests that the world might divide into two trading blocks, potentially reducing global GDP by up to 5%. Estimates from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) indicate that trade fragmentation could result in global GDP losses ranging from 0.2% to 7%.

Call for Action

• Transformative Measures: Monoarfa called for transformative measures and stronger international cooperation to address these challenges effectively. He emphasized that cooperation between the Global South and North should be effective, inclusive, and supported by multi-stakeholder partnerships.
• Role of Multi-Stakeholder Partnerships: The HLF MSP discussions focused on leveraging multi-stakeholder partnerships to bridge gaps between the Global South and North, as well as South-South collaboration. This approach aims to unlock the full potential of developing countries and address the challenges facing global development.

Discussion Themes

The forum featured discussions on three key sub-themes:

1. Strengthening Cooperation: Exploring how multi-stakeholder partnerships can enhance cooperation across various sectors and regions.
2. Sustainable Economy: Enhancing welfare and sustainability through innovative and sustainable economic practices.
3. Innovative Financing: Developing new approaches to financing that support sustainable development and inclusive growth.

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At the 2024 High-Level Forum on Multi-Stakeholder Partnerships (HLF MSP) in Badung, Bali, Indonesian National Development Planning Minister Suharso Monoarfa highlighted the critical need for transformative change to achieve Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). His call to action underscores the challenges and opportunities facing global development efforts.

Key Points from Monoarfa’s Address

1. Current Progress
   • Only 15% of SDG targets are currently on track, with many others showing negative trends. This underachievement risks leaving more than half of the global population without the benefits of development.
2. Global Challenges
   • Geopolitical Tensions: Ongoing conflicts and political instability are disrupting development efforts.
   • Inequality and Extreme Poverty: Persistent disparities hinder equitable progress.
   • Climate Change: Environmental impacts threaten sustainability.
   • Global Pandemic: COVID-19 has exacerbated vulnerabilities and setbacks.
   • Financial Crises: Economic instability affects global development.
   • Supply Chain Disruptions: Interruptions in global supply chains impact economies and development.
3. Economic Fragmentation
   • The potential division of the world into two trading blocs could result in a decline in global GDP by up to 5%, with IMF estimates suggesting losses ranging from 0.2% to 7% of GDP due to trade fragmentation.
4. Call for Transformative Change
   • Monoarfa emphasized the necessity for transformative measures and robust international cooperation. He stressed the need for effective, inclusive partnerships between the Global South and North to address development challenges.
5. Role of Multi-Stakeholder Partnerships
   • The forum focused on how multi-stakeholder partnerships can bridge gaps between different regions and sectors, particularly between the Global South and North, as well as South-South collaborations.

Discussion Themes at the Forum

1. Strengthening Cooperation
   • Examining ways to enhance collaboration across sectors and regions through multi-stakeholder partnerships.
2. Sustainable Economy
   • Strategies to boost welfare and sustainability via innovative economic practices.
3. Innovative Financing
   • Exploring new financing methods to support sustainable development and inclusive growth.

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2. “The Impact of Economic Fragmentation on Global Development: Insights from the HLF MSP”
   • Analysis of how economic fragmentation might impact global economic stability and development efforts.
3. “Multi-Stakeholder Partnerships: Bridging Gaps Between the Global South and North”
   • Discussion on how collaborative partnerships can address global disparities and enhance development.
4. “Innovative Financing for Sustainable Development: Strategies from the HLF MSP”
   • Overview of new financing strategies proposed at the forum to support sustainable development goals.
5. “Addressing Global Challenges Through Inclusive Cooperation: Highlights from the HLF MSP”
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