Results Groups under UN-Government Cooperation Framework review the Roadmap for implementation of the UNSDCF for 2021

The RG members reviewed the Roadmap for implementation of the UNSDCF for 2021 as well as the draft Annual Joint Work Plans (JWPs), draft Joint Resource Mobilization and Partnership Strategy (RMPS) for the UNSDCF implementation, and other issues to be presented and endorsed by UNSDCF Steering Committee.

The Roadmap outlining the steps to be taken throughout the year, the annual JWPs and RMPS were developed as per the global guidance on UNSDCF, and according to the decision of the last meeting of the UNSDCF Steering Committee. The national partners expressed their satisfaction with the activities included in JWPs as they are in line with their development priorities.

The RG members discussed data issues to monitor achievements of the UNSDCF and SDGs, other ongoing issues and agreed the next steps.

The new UN Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework for 2021-2025 was signed on March 14, 2020. It has five strategic areas: people-centered governance and the rule of law; sustainable economic diversification; disaster risk reduction and resilience to climate change; quality and affordable healthcare and social protection; as well as high-quality, inclusive and accessible education and professional development systems.