Ulaanbaatar
UN and Mongolia partnerships will shift from development assistance to development cooperation
Politics
Ulaanbaatar, 19 November -- Today, the National
Council for Sustainable Development convened under the chairmanship of the
Prime Minister of Mongolia H.E L.Oyun-Erdene. The Council discussed the draft
strategic priority areas and outcomes for the new United Nations Sustainable Development
Cooperation Framework to be implemented from 2023 to 2027.
In his opening remarks, Prime Minister noted that the 60
years of fruitful cooperation between the UN and Mongolia will be further elevated
to a new level of partnerships within this new cooperation framework.
He further expressed his appreciation for the UN Mongolia
for aligning its strategic priorities with the Vision 2050 – the long-term
development policy of Mongolia.
Mr. Tapan Mishra, UN Resident Coordinator highlighted that
this Cooperation Framework is the first strategic document in Mongolia that is
being elaborated within the UN development system reform.
He further noted that the UN Mongolia will fundamentally shift the development system
approach from assistance to cooperation with Mongolia.
Thanks to the extensive consultations with its
multistakeholder partners, including the Government agencies, private sector,
development partners, CSO, academia and youth, the UN Mongolia envisions that its
key priority areas of cooperation will be geared to human development and
well-being, green, inclusive and sustainable growth, and people-centred
governance, rule of law and human rights.
The Council meeting approved the draft strategic priorities
and outcomes within the new UNSDCF to be implemented for 5 years since 2023.
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