UN and Government review the progress of partnership in 2018

The NCSS, co-chaired by the UN Resident Coordinator and Minister of Foreign Affairs and comprised of , deputy ministers representing 18 national ministries and heads of UN Agencies, reviewed the reports by the co-chairs of the Results Groups on the 2018 accomplishments and challenges and approved the plans for 2019 in 5 strategic areas: quality data and progress monitoring; quality, inclusive social services; environmental sustainability and energy efficiency; employment, economic diversification, and trade; governance and rule of law.

During the meeting, Ms. Elena Panova, UN Resident Coordinator in Turkmenistan, noted with satisfaction the results achieved. As major milestones in 2018, she mentioned the International Conference on Financing for SDGs, the establishment of the platform to accelerate the Agenda 2030, the advances in human rights area, especially adoption of the National Plan of Action for Children, and the increased amount of the government co-financing for UN programs in the country reaching $5.5 mln.