The UN, through its Resident Coordinators, is actively implementing blended finance initiatives worldwide and attracting significant private capital where it's needed most.
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.
UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed’s remarks at the side event, “Catalysing Change: Unlocking Impactful Financing at Scale through the UN Joint SDG Fund”, during the Financing for Development Conference in Sevilla, Spain.
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.
In Zimbabwe, the Resident Coordinator is spearheading a bold experiment in development finance, leveraging private sector partnerships to unlock investment in clean energy.
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.
For the 18th year, the vibrant MTN Bushfire Festival lit up the scenic Malkerns Valley of the Kingdom of Eswatini on the last weekend of May 2025.
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