The Key to Unlocking the Full Potential of SDG3: The Importance of Alignment in Health and Well-being Efforts

The fifth progress report on the 2024 SDG3 GAP focuses on the importance of alignment as a key principle for achieving greater impact in countries working towards the health-related SDGs. This report is a basis for further discussions among the 13 signatory agencies to enhance alignment and collaboration across various multilateral agencies. The upcoming Independent Evaluation findings in late 2024 will also play a crucial role in this regard.

The report underscores the need for greater alignment among development partners at the country level, as outlined in the SDG3 GAP monitoring framework, the 2023 UHC Political Declaration, and the 2023 Lusaka Agenda. It reflects on lessons learned since the inception of the SDG3 GAP and actions taken thus far to implement recommendations from the previous year’s report.

The report emphasizes the commitment of the SDG3 GAP to a collaborative way of working, showcasing its successes and potential for impactful collaborations among countries and development partners. It underscores effective leadership in both countries and development agencies as essential for these collaborations to thrive.

The Global Action Plan for Healthy Lives and Well-being for All, or SDG3 GAP, aims to promote better health and well-being for all people worldwide through alignment and collaboration. By achieving this goal, it strives to achieve the health-related Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and improve overall health outcomes of communities around