Landlocked Developing Countries face unique challenges and Resident Coordinators through their UN country teams, is helping them turn these barriers into bridges for development.
On the sidelines of the 2025 Food Systems Summit +4 Stocktake, Resident Coordinators are driving global progress on food system transformation; leading efforts in countries like Ethiopia, Guyana, Indonesia, Jordan, Kyrgyzstan, Togo, and the Central Sahel.
Ahead of the upcoming UN Food Systems Stocktaking Moment (UNFSS+4), the UN is accelerating ongoing efforts to transform food systems, with Resident Coordinators in countries like Bolivia and Nigeria leading initiatives to mobilize financing and foster collaboration for sustainable, inclusive, and climate-friendly solutions.
Global life expectancy increased by an astonishing five years between 2000 and 2019. And then since the COVID-19 pandemic, it slid backwards by almost two. More than 110 million children have entered school since 2015 – but by 2023, 272 million children still had no access to the classroom.
Kazakhstan is making significant strides in public health, particularly in combating tobacco use and advancing digital health. The UN Resident Coordinator's Office is playing a pivotal role in this progress, spearheading partnerships with civil society and the government to achieve good health and well-being for all.
Micro-, Small, and Medium-sized Enterprises are vital drivers of global development, innovation, and inclusion. Resident Coordinators and UN Country Teams are empowering these businesses in multiple ways.
