EU Renews Support To UN Development Reforms With USD 18 Mln

(MENAFN- Kuwait News Agency (KUNA)) BRUSSELS, March 7 (KUNA) -- The European Union announced on Tuesday its renewed support to the UN Resident Coordinator System, a key pillar of the UN development system reform, with a contribution of 17 million euro (USD 18.1 million) for 2022 and 2023.
The announcement was made at the UN Conference on Least developed countries in Doha, Qatar, by EU Commissioner for International Partnerships, Jutta Urpilainen, said a European Commission statement.
'The EU is a steadfast supporter of the UN Development reform. In this time of multiple global challenges, the most effective way to deliver results on the ground for the LDCs (least developed countries) and our other partners is multilateral cooperation and coordination. We champion renewed and more effective multilateralism' she said.
The UN Resident Coordinator System aims to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of UN actions at country level through dedicated UN Resident Coordinators.
They act as key interlocutor for partners and international donors, including the EU, thus ensuring more effective and efficient coordination, said the statement.
The EU's support will benefit the cooperation and dialogue between the EU and UN when building programs with and in partner countries, it added. (end) nk.mb

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