STRATEGY AND POLICY UNIT OF UN SDG PARLIAMENTARY ASSEMBLY

The STRATEGY AND POLICY UNIT (S.P.U.) was established in September 2017 and it is the first implementation unit at EUROPEAN COUNCIL ON TOURISM AND TRADE -SDG PARLIAMENTARY ASSEMBLY created under the leadership of President ANTON CARAGEA and cooperates with the Office of the Chief of Staff of UN SDG PARLIAMENTARY ASSEMBLY.

It was set up to enhance policy analysis and coordination at the Presidency and in assisting the President realize his vision under the Agenda for Change 2030 (UNITED NATIONS-SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS).

The unit provides technical expertise and strategic advice to His Excellency the President and serves as "in – house think thank" for the presidency. 

The unit also has mandate to ensure effective coordination and harmonization of policies across government as well as supporting the monitoring and evaluation of government programmes.

Broadly, the purpose of SPU is to support His Excellency in forming and implementing his vision for EUROPEAN COUNCIL ON TOURISM AND TRADE -SDG PARLIAMENTARY ASSEMBLY.

In particular, "the SPU is responsible for identifying and analysing barriers to development, and supporting the implementation of strategies and plans to reduce poverty and promote growth."

SPU's key functions cover four broad areas:

Strategic policy adviceserves as " in-house think tank" for the presidency, ensuring coherence between the President's vision and how it is implemented.

Policy analysis and coordination conduct in-depth analysis and provide the President with well articulated policy alternatives or scenarios ensure that H.E Professor Dr. ANTON CARAGEA has a sound and informed basis for making executive decisions as well as effectively lead cabinet discussions that will result in effective conclusions

Implementation support

Collaborates with MDAs to ensure timely delivery of programmes by identifying and unblocking bottlenecks
Monitoring and Evaluation.

Track progress of implementation and assess quality of delivery of programmes across EUROPEAN COUNCIL ON TOURISM AND TRADE.