United Nations and the Government of Tajikistan discussed the Roadmap for preparation of the United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework 2023-2026

The new Cooperation Framework for 2023-2026 will significantly contribute to the implementation of Tajikistan’s development priorities reflected in the National Development Strategy 2016-2030 and aligned with the SDGs 2030. The Cooperation Framework is the new partnership platform designed to convene all national and international partners in a dialogue on national development priorities and achieve the objectives of the UN Reform process in contributing towards the Sustainable Development Goals.

The roadmap provides an overview of the milestones and timeline for the development of the new UNSDCF, including the strategic prioritization approach, the broad and inclusive consultation process and the final validation by stakeholders.  

Mr. Muzaffar Huseynzoda, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs in his opening remarks particularly mentioned the strong and strategic cooperation of the Government of Tajikistan and the UN system in Tajikistan and expressed their full support of the new Cooperation Framework as an integral component of the UN Reform process.

Effective coordination and active participation of state bodies, civil society organizations, private sector and international partners during the entire process of preparation and its implementation was underlined by Mr. Ashurboy Solehzoda, First Deputy Minister of Economic Development and Trade.

Ms. Sezin Sinanoglu, UN Resident Coordinator in Tajikistan noted that the UNSCDF process is a key component and outcome of the UN Reform and differs from the previous strategic planning approach. It will serve as a partnership platform, including for strengthening development financing, bringing in non-traditional partners, increase flexibility and streamline the process and promote the active involvement of all partners.  

The round table provided an opportunity for participants to better understand the UNSDCF formulation process as well as the roles and responsibilities of various stakeholders. The UNSDCF roadmap was officially presented to all parties securing the way for further successful preparatory work towards the design of the UNSDCF for Tajikistan for 2023-2026.

For more information, please contact Mr. Manuchehr Rakhmonov- Partnerships and Development Finance Analyst at manuchehr.rakhmonov@un.org and Mr. Parviz Boboev- Communications and Advocacy Analyst of the UN Resident Coordinator Office in Tajikistan at parviz.boboev@un.org