"NOS PLAN, NOS FUTURO, 2019-2022"

NSP REPORT

Jan-March '19

Section SustainableDevelopment Planning

P R E P A R E D B Y

“Let our advance worrying becomeadvance thinking and planning”

(Winston Churchill)

INTRODUCTION

and setting desired outcomes(interventions) for each of the programs(accelerators). This was followed bycreating “planned Action" tables for eachof the programs, which will providedetailed information on the actions,responsible institutions, financingsources, and the time frame (2019-2022)to achieve the proposed actions.

PEOPLE, PLANET & PROSPERITY

This quote from Winston Churchillreflects the process of the NationalStrategic Plan (NSP) that we are currentlygoing through. From human centeredapproach in identifying challenges tofocusing on program which are expectedto enable accelerated progress towardsthe current challenges and needs of thecommunity. This participatory processrequires a considered amount of time andenergy from all the partners. The NSPCoordinating and Support Team wouldlike to thank all of the members of theExpert Working Groups (EXWG), for theirdedication and perseverance. The Department of Economic Affairs,Commerce and Industry (DEACI) ispreparing the draft NSP 2019-2022 andprovides within this report the status ofthe process.

Issue 3 I Volume 1 I 2019

The work of the different EXWGscontinued with the identification ofstrategic objectives (drivers)

PEACE & PARTNERSHIP

The process of the EXWGs in Pillar Peaceand Partnership began in February 2019.The tasks were the same as the otherEXWG had gone through, which was toidentify strategic objectives and settingdesired outcomes for the programs.

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In the perspective of the Central Bureau ofStatistics (CBS), the program "StrengthenStatistical Capacity" would be betterrepresented in Pillar Partnership.However, it was later suggested andrecommended by the SDG Commission toleave it under Pillar Peace. The working group also had the task ofassigning ‘actions’ for each of the desiredoutcomes. The program “StrengthenInstitutional Quality and Capacity” had totake a different approach in the process ofcompleting the tasks. The work plan wasadapted by organizing one-on-onemeetings with the relevant stakeholders toget the necessary information.

The programs for the Pillar Peace included:"Strengthen Institutional Quality andCapacity" and "Strengthen StatisticalCapacity". There was a discussion for thelatter, as to in which pillar it could moreaccurately be represented, either in PillarPeace or in Pillar Partnership. 

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Within Pillar Partnership, the EXWGfocusing on “Aruba as a Model forSustainable Development” consists offewer members, which enabled them tocomplete the process of identifyingdrivers, interventions and actions within amuch shorter time period.

Both programs within Pillar Peace are inthe process of identifying and settingactions for each desired outcome.

STRENGTHS AND BARRIERS

The EXWGs has the ability to involve keystakeholders that facilitates and makes adifference in setting the strategicdirection for Aruba. It is made up of broad,comprehensive members with many pointsof view. Another strength of the EXWGs is theknowledge and motivation of each memberthat it can bring to bear on assessingproblems and formulating solutions.Finally, the cross-agency/cross-disciplinary cooperation has resulted inincreased communication betweenagencies and facilitated informationsharing between agencies. While collaboration is not always easy, itputs agencies in a much more interestingposition to innovate and bring creativesolutions and ideas to solve local pressingneeds.

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BARRIERS

Some of the barriers within theEXWG process, could be thatperspectives and passion cansometimes lead EXWG members tobe too ambitious in their efforts totake on more that can realistically beaccomplished within the giventimeframe of the NSP (and also dueto the lack of human resources). Oneof the downsides of having manymembers as part of the EXWG is thatthe consensus orientation at timescan slow down the process. Althoughworking collaboratively and gainingwidespread support for initiatives isrecognized as important, it is alsoimportant to know at what point thediscussion needs to end and adecision has to be made. Sometimesthe desire to be all inclusive canmake it hard to move forward ifeveryone is not on board with a plan(lack of progress due to attempts tobe inclusive and obtain consensus).An ongoing challenge is maintainingmomentum and keeping the workinggroup sessions on a consistent basis.Currently, everyone who is a memberof the EXWG has his or her own workand full agenda, so time available tofocus on other tasks is limited.

Dialogue and participation is takingplace through the different EXWGsessions, and when nescessary throughone-one-one meetings. Discussion andmodifications on definitions, strategicobjectives, desired outcomes andactions from the EXWG members havetheir pros and cons in the NSP Process.On one hand the process takes moretime, but the end result is an NSP that ismore accurate and complete. Below we will provide some examples ofstrenghts and barriers of the NSPProcess.

STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES AND DESIRED OUTCOMES TO ENABLE PROGRESS OFTHE PROGRAM (ACCELERATOR)

For each of the nine programs (accelerators) a ‘spider web’ figure illustrates theprogram with its strategic objectives (drivers) and desired outcomes (interventions). Byworking towards the desired outcomes and addressing the strategic objectives, it isexpected to enable progress on the program (accelerator). The following pages willprovide an overview of each program, their concept vision and its members. Each EXWGhas a representative from the Minister of Education, Science and SustainableDvelopment, a represnetative from the Innovation Team, and a member of the IndicatorWorking Group (IWG).

PILLAR PEOPLE , PROGRAM 1: "YOUTH EMPOWERMENT"

Members:Department of Economic Affairs, Commerce & Industry (coordinator)Department of Education Department of Social AffairsDepartment of Public HealthRESPALDO P .4

Vision: An empowered youth who's individual needs, aspirations and talents are met, and who willdevelop and grow as a responsibale and engaged citizen ready to guide and lead the future of Aruba

PILLAR PEOPLE , PROGRAM 2: "QUALITY OF LIFE AND WELLBEING"

Members:Department of Economic Affairs, Commerce & Industry (coordinator)Department of Education Department of Social AffairsDepartment of Public HealthRESPALDO

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Vision: Good qualities of life and wellbeing for all by warranting equitable and direct access to basicservices and ample opportunities to develop one's full potential

PILLAR PLANET , PROGRAM : "NATURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT"

Members:Department of Economic Affairs, Commerce & Industry (coordinator)Department of Nature & Environment Meteorological Department ArubaDepartment of Infastructure & PlanningCrisis Management Office

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Vision: By 2030 we will achieve a Nature and Environmental Security where the Aruban ecosystemservices, local species and environmental conditions are secured by preventing and minimizing the

anthropogenic impacts. The main Ecologic Structure, will function as a backbone for natureconservation and nature development. The Physical Zoning will harmonize the different urban

functions. Company, citizens and visitors are acting environmentally sound

PILLAR PROSPERITY , PROGRAM 1: "ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND ENERGY DIVERSIFICATION"

The EXWG Prosperity consists of two different working groups. One that fosuses on theprograms "Energy Efficiency and Energy Diversification" and the other one on"Entrepreneurship and Enabling Business Environment". The program "SustainableTourism" will be derived from the Destination Development Plan (DDP) of ATA.

Members:Department of Economic Affairs, Commerce & Industry (coordinator)Representative of the Minister of General Affairs ELMARActivated PowerBioFuel ArubaEcoProfile/SIATNORainbow WarriorsRoTechUtilitiesUniversity of Aruba

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Vision: By 2030 we have a reliable smart grid with different sustainable energy producers, dependingfor 50% less on fossil fuels compared with the year 2009 and 50% increase in renewable energy

penetration compared to 2009. The consumers uses energy efficiently in a disciplined manner. Quality,reliability and continuity for energy distribution to the consumers

PILLAR PROSPERITY , PROGRAM 2: "ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND AN ENABLED BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT"

Members:Department of Economic Affairs, Commerce & Industry (coordinator)Department of Labor & ResearchDepartment of Integration and Management of ForeignersCentral Bank of ArubaChamber of Commerce

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Vision: To have a quality-driven sustainable business ecosystem which creates opportunities forinnovative entrepreneurship, skilled and productive workforce, decent and inclusive jobs, supported by

a life-long learning environment and fostered by private public partnership

PILLAR PROSPERITY , PROGRAM 3: "SUSTA INABLE TOURISM"

Members:Department of Economic Affairs, Commerce & Industry (coordinator)Aruba Tourism Authority

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Vision: Jointly working toward being a sensible boutique destination that inspires curiosity

PILLAR PEACE , PROGRAM 1: "STRENGTHEN INSTITUTIONAL QUALITY AND CAPACITY"

Pillar Peace will focus on the following programs "Strengthened Institutional Quality andCapacity" and "Strengthened Statistical Capacity".

Members:Department of Economic Affairs, Commerce & Industry (coordinator)Representative of each MinistryInnovation TeamPolice Department ArubaDepartment of Human ResourcesDepartment of FinanceChair National SDG Commission P .10

Vision: Yet to be defined by the Expert Working Group Members

PILLAR PEACE , PROGRAM 2: "STRENGTHEN STATISTICAL CAPACITY"

Members:Department of Economic Affairs, Commerce & Industry (coordinator)Representative of the Minister of Education, Science and Sustainable DevelopmentRepresentative of the Minister of Finance, Economy and CultureDepartment of Legislation and Legal AffairsCivil Registry and Population OfficeDepartment of Labor & ResearchCentral Bureau of Statistics Department of EducationInspectorate of EducationDepartment of Public HealthInspectorate of Public Health

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Department of FinanceCentral Bank of ArubaChamber of CommerceInnovation TeamUniversity of ArubaDepartment of Foreign AffairsChair National SDG Commission

Vision: Yet to be defined by the Expert Working Group Members

"Aruba as a Model for Sustainable Development" will be the sole program in PillarPartnership.

PILLAR PARTNERSHIP , PROGRAM : "ARUBA AS A MODEL FOR SUSTA INABLE DEVELOPMENT"

Members:Department of Economic Affairs, Commerce & Industry (coordinator)Chair Parliament Special Committee on SDGsCentral Bureau of StatisticsUNESCOCenter of ExcellenceDepartment of Foreign AffairsChair National SDG Commission

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Vision: Jointly working toward being a sensible boutique destination that inspires curiosity

IDEA (Iniciativa pa Desaroyodi Empresa Arubano), adivision of the sectionForeign Economic Relations &Business development ofDEACI, decided toincorpórate the SDGs intotheir “Kidspreneur$ with BIGIdeas” program. Apresentation on the SDGswas given to 5th and 6thgraders of the TraimerdiaProgram (government afterschool program) in Noord bya member of the SustainableDevelopment Planning (SDP)section of DEACI.

SDG PRESENTATION AND BOARD GAME @ TRAIMERDIA

The SDG presentation wasaccompanied by an engagingand informative SDG boardgame, which was played by allthe children. The board gamehelped with bringing the SDGthemes closer to home andallowed the children toprocess the SDGs in a simplerand more entertainingmanner. The same SDGpresentation and board gamewill be given to otherTraimerdia locationsthroughout the year.

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NSP LINK WITH BUDGET

A critical step within the process ofcompleting an NSP is to focus on theavailable resources to meet Aruba’s mostpressing needs. The Department ofFinance is currently working to create ablueprint for the Multi Annual Planning& Control Cycle for the budgetingprocess in Aruba. Our current economyrequires a more strategic, transparentbudgeting process. The blueprint that isbeing developed and tested in a pilotproject for the policy areas of educationand labor, will allow us to determinewhich services matter the most to theAruban community.

THINKING AHEAD

The localization process of SDG targets andNSP targets will start in the next quartertogether with the drafting of the ProgramReports. It is expected that DEACI, EXWGs,and the SDG Indicator Working Group(IWG) will work closely to brainstorm on aframework for the localization process. The alignment process for all EXWGs andprograms will take place in April 2019 tolook for overlapping actions orcontradictory ones. This is critical, as itfosters a higher degree of policy coherencein the NSP. Stakeholders and public engagement is veryimportant in the planning process.Receiving the feedback and input frommultiple stakeholders, whether it is fromthe public sector, private sector, or civilsociety is critical for developing a nationalplan. In the next quarter we aim to conductsurveys to get valuable input from multiplestakeholders for the proposed nationalplan. One of the next steps within the NSPprocess will be to also conduct a survey forthe whole community regarding thestrategic objectives and desired outcomesof each Program.

The NSP will include strategic projectsand actions, and will be formulated usingthe S.M.A.R.T. method, so that theperformance of each project or action canbe measured. By being Specific,Measurable, Achievable,Realistic/Relevant, and Time related(S.M.A.R.T.), actions and agencies can bemeasured for their performance andaccountability. This important step willalso facilitate the process of linking theNSP with the MJPCC. P .14