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The preliminary session for Goals 10 and 17

Goal 10 remained the focus of the preliminary discussion. Various organizations had the potential for coalition based on the mutual acknowledgement of the importance for universal education to mitigate inequality.

The Bank holds strong on their proposal to include a measure of good governance in the indicator, perhaps in tandem with an educational measurement. We did not want to forfeit our values in this matter as we have seen the way corrupt governments perpetuate inequality and make social mobility nearly impossible for citizens across the continent.

Our proposed indicator was as follows:

Percentage of growth in government expenditure on funding social programs, investment in private industry (employment programs) and provision of education disaggregated by age, sex and region.

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The Results of the Final Plenary Session

Indicator 1.1: By a vote of 2 for and 33 against, this motion did not pass

Indicator 1.2: By a (final) vote of 21 for and 13 against, this motion did not pass

Indicator 1.3: By a vote of 15 for and 19 against, this motion did not pass

Indicator 5.1: By a vote of 6 for and 27 opposed, this motion did not pass

Target 10.1: Did not pass.

Target 10.2: By a vote of 22 for and 11 against, this motion was successful

Our records show that therefore not all representatives may have responded to the question at hand. Note that this may be an error in our own calculations. However, the proceeding was considered a success in by our standards as we reached an agreement on indicator 10.2.

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The Bank is happy to report progress on determining the most appropriate targets and indicators for Goals 1 and 5 entering the plenary hearing this afternoon. Yesterday’s meeting helped our team of representatives finalize the positions we will be advocating for in tonights session.

Talk of forming a coalition between The Bank and Croatia as well as the CPGSD in the preliminary session have been followed up successfully and our alliances with the two groups have been solidified. We are optimistic that the OWG will be able to reach a consensus that will benefit us all this evening.

Our outreach coordinators will be keeping you up to date on the plenary session this evening -- remember to follow us on Twitter for live updates on the event!

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Potential Coalitions Following Preliminary Session

The general consensus of the preliminary session was that neither of the proposed indicators for the INTD OWG SDGs up for debate were adequate. All representatives suggested adjustments for both indicators. Most representatives also challenged the proposed target for Goal 5, Gender Equality.

Here is a summary of the Bank's potential coalitions following the preliminary session.

Croatia: Proposes the Multidimensional Poverty Index as an indicator of poverty. The MPI incorporates some of the 8 basic human needs the Bank has opted to use to indicate poverty, suggesting a mutual interest in providing a decent quality of life for all in order to ameliorate levels of poverty.

Congregation of Biological Diversity: Prioritizes ensuring an acceptable quality of life for all in order to combat poverty. Factors of especial interest include food security, environmental quality and developing clean energy. This reflects the AUDB's interest in green growth and development of infrastructure in order to reduce poverty. In terms of gender equality, the CBD is like-minded as they propose greater integration of women into the workforce.

CPGSD: Proposes greater integration of women in the educational system and meaningful work sectors as well, which are both top priorities of the AUDB although the Bank approaches these 2 goals as co-dependent.