Kenya is quickly emerging as one of Africa’s digital frontrunners, with technology driving innovation, service delivery, and economic growth across the country. The Joint SDG Fund sat down with Stephen Jackson, UN Resident Coordinator in Kenya, to explore how the UN is working with the Government of Kenya and partners to foster an inclusive, resilient digital ecosystem through initiatives like DigiKen.
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.
The UN in Mauritius and Seychelles is working closely with governments and partners to strengthen ocean governance, marine biodiversity, and climate resilience.
Across Jordan, a quiet yet powerful transformation is underway. Communities, young leaders and women are using the power of climate action to lead the way for a greener, more equitable and resilient Jordan. From schoolyards to rooftops, communities across the country are restoring ecosystems, creating jobs and cultivating hope for the future.
For millions in Sri Lanka, accessing basic services—obtaining the passport, enrolling a child in school, receiving social protection—starts with a simple yet essential step: having the right documents. But for too many, the civil registration system, which provides such crucial documents, is slow, outdated, and full of roadblocks. Led by the Government of Sri Lanka with support from the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the World Health Organization (WHO), and funding through the UN Sri Lanka SDG Fund, the country is aligning its CRVS modernization with its broader digital transformation agenda.
As a key institution of governance, the PNTL has been instrumental to Timor-Leste’s pride in being a model of democracy, good governance and human rights in Southeast Asia. Over the years, PNTL has been collaborating and adopting coordinated approaches with UN agencies in Timor-Leste, to strengthen its ability in crime prevention, investigations, and digital forensics to ensure that officers are prepared to handle the needs of modern policing.
