UN Country Teams, led by their Resident Coordinators in diverse settings like Nepal, Niger, Panama, and Saudi Arabia, are demonstrating how to translate pledges made at the Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development (FfD4) into tangible impact.
By pioneering innovative financing mechanisms and fostering partnerships, the UN is helping Jamaica unlock new capital, drive inclusive growth, and lead the way for other Small Island Developing States.
Amidst recent attacks and ongoing challenges in Iran, the UN Resident Coordinator emphasizes the UN's unwavering commitment to delivering critical aid and supporting long-term recovery.
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.
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.
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres appointed Laura Melo of Portugal as the United Nations Resident Coordinator in Ecuador, with the host Government’s approval, effective 8 June 2025.