The UN in Eswatini is supporting small enterprises to upskill and comply with regulations, meet international standards and expand their business beyond Eswatini’s borders.
To power data-driven development across its vast archipelago, Indonesia is leveraging the Small Area Estimation statistical method, with the Resident Coordinator’s Office bringing together UN agencies to support the joint effort.
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.
UN Resident Coordinators (RCs) have emerged as vital agents of change, driving systemic shifts to help countries identify and use mechanisms to finance their development priorities and ensure that national budgets are aligned with the SDGs.
UNFPA’s project to strengthen Emergency Obstetric and Newborn Care (EmONC) in Timor-Leste is saving lives, including Oliviana’s. Trapped by floods during labor, she reached safety thanks to trained midwives equipped through the UNFPA-supported programme. Their swift, skilled response ensured a safe delivery for both mother and baby.
Costa Rica is at a crossroads: inequality and food insecurity remain significant challenges. A joint programme supported by the Joint SDG Fund and bringing together UNICEF and FAO, under the leadership of the Resident Coordinator's Office is aiming to improve agricultural practices and dietary habits among communities, promoting more sustainable production and building capacities.
Around the world, 2.2 billion people live without access to safe water. As we mark World Water Day on 22 March, it is a moment to recognize the central role that water plays in accelerating the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). UN Resident Coordinators bring together UN country teams and partners to support the work of governments and communities in boosting access to safe water. They mobilize resources to tackle water scarcity challenges, ensuring that access to safe water remains a top policy priority. Their engagement focuses on several fronts, from tackling the impact of climate change on water resources to water conservation to boosting public health and community resilience.
