Government and UN discuss emerging priorities for next five-year period of cooperation

The meeting brought together high-level representatives of the relevant state entities and UN agencies. Representatives reviewed and discussed Tajikistan’s development challenges, trends and opportunities in a range of areas including social protection, health and education; inclusive green economic growth; sustainable natural resource management; governance and human rights; and empowerment of women and girls.

The Government and the UN also discussed the importance of implementing new strategies for results and expanding partnerships with new and emerging stakeholders such as the private sector, marginalized communities, media, academia, financial institutions and the international community.

Ms. Sezin Sinanoglu, UN Resident Coordinator in Tajikistan noted in her opening remarks: “The new cooperation document is our joint commitment to all people with a shift from ‘assistance’ to cooperation: which makes it an instrument for mutual accountability for priorities and outcomes. It’s SDG-centered and focuses on results. It is the most important instrument for planning and implementation of the UN development activities and contributions at the country level in support of the 2030 Agenda and SDGs.”