Through the Joint SDG Fund, the UN is supporting governments in connecting skills to employment, social protection and inclusive growth, ensuring that youth can translate their abilities to real opportunities.
The promise of the digital economy remains out of reach for millions of youth in Colombia's Pacific and Caribbean regions. But a UN-supported programme is using technology to connect young people to economic opportunities, reducing territorial inequalities.
During Geneva Digital Week, UN leaders called for inclusive global governance to ensure that AI is safe, ethical and benefits everyone, especially those in developing countries. They also emphasised the importance of human oversight, transparency and international cooperation to harness AI's potential and mitigate its risks.
Nestled in the Ring of Fire, Tonga is the world's second most at-risk country to natural hazards. Under the leadership of the Resident Coordinator, the UN is working with partners to chart a future for the island that is not only resilient, but also sustainable.
Since 2018, the UN-supported African Girls Can Code Initiative has equipped hundreds of young women with skills like coding, digital literacy, problem-solving and leadership, advancing the goals highlighted by International Girls in ICT Day.
By supporting new broadband connection points and digital skills training, the UN-backed "Connected Communities" initiative is unlocking access to education, public services and economic resilience for women and rural communities in Chile.
A Sri Lankan eyecare entrepreneur learned how to protect her startup's AI system, datasets and brand with support from the World Intellectual Property Organization, positioning her venture to reach even more people with critical health services.
UN agencies collaborated to launch the Tonoas Smart Island Digital Hub with funding from the UN Joint SDG Fund, helping to improve digital inclusion, resilience and economic opportunity. The hub has set an example for sustainability across Micronesia’s islands.
Countries worldwide are accelerating progress towards the SDGs by embracing transformative approaches, with RCs and UN teams supporting national governments to drive systemic change.
