A/HRC/33/45 right to development. In its paragraph 63, 2030 Agenda referred to “policy space” and “national development efforts”, and the enabling environment, which would be a challenge. Examples were given of the Doha Development Round, of policy coordination and coherence, and of conflicts and occupations that were all obstacles hampering the implementation of the Agenda. Pakistan also referred to the “cherry picking” of obligations and targets, and questioned how far a moral obligation would take the international community. 38. Tunisia, aligning itself with the views of the Non-Aligned Movement and the Organization of Islamic Cooperation, expressed doubts on the practicalities of the conceptual framework change, which it did not view as profound. Member States had differing approaches to the economy; and while partnership for development was required for an enabling environment, development assistance and the current economic and financial frameworks would hinder the achievement of goals in developing countries. Cuba, supporting the views of the Non-Aligned Movement and endorsing the statement made by the Organization of Islamic Cooperation, reiterated the view that obstacles persisted. It referred to how the Working Group had “put the cart before the horse” by debating the issue of indicators before agreeing on a larger agenda, and stressed that lessons could be learned from how this had been done in the 2030 Agenda. Cuba asked the speakers how they saw implementation going forward, and how the Working Group could contribute. 39. Namibia, aligning itself with the views of the Non-Aligned Movement, pointed out that international cooperation was indispensable for addressing obstacles that were beyond the capacity of national Governments. The focus should be on development, not benevolence, and there should be no “cherry picking”. What was needed was not a moral obligation but a legally binding instrument to ensure that the right to development was implemented properly. South Africa, aligning itself with the statement made by the NonAligned Movement, spoke of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and Agenda 2063: The Africa We Want, which also sought to address the triple challenge of poverty, unemployment and inequality. The most persistent accountability deficit had been witnessed in relation to the financial commitments to the global partnership for development envisaged previously under Goal 8. A strengthened and revitalized Global Partnership for Sustainable Development was thus crucial, and based on the principles of the Declaration on the Right to Development. There was a need for the inclusion of the principle of common but differentiated responsibilities, which was highlighted by many delegations. It also referred to the role of the private sector and business, and the need for their accountability in relation to human rights and humanitarian violations. 40. The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland shared the views that the Sustainable Development Goals were universal, that human rights were the cornerstone for achieving them, and that national development plans incorporating a “whole of Government” approach were required, together with partnerships to engage in best practices to coordinate and monitor implementation. The United Kingdom was fulfilling its commitments through development assistance, boosting partnerships and cross-government funds. It referred to the need for global transparency standards, the “golden thread” of which were democracy, the rule of law, property rights, a free media and open, accountable institutions. The United States of America discussed its long-standing commitment to human rights and development, and how human rights were integrated into its development cooperation. It pointed out the importance of indicators and data-driven analysis. 41. China reiterated the view that the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development was a landmark in sustainable development, and mentioned the importance of poverty eradication. It also referred to the need to tackle environmental challenges, to promote social justice and to ensure better and sustainable development. At the international level, partnerships and coordination were essential. China spoke of its own national commitments 12

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