At the 2026 ECOSOC Operational Activities for Development Segment, the UN Secretary-General highlighted key findings from the UNSDG Chair Report, including progress made due to reforms in the UN development system and four areas where action is essential.
Working with the UN and partners, the Dominican Republic conducted an unprecedented national survey to capture the perspectives of over 4,000 women and girls, whose inputs informed the country's contribution at the Commission on the Status of Women.
As AI increasingly affects Small Island Developing States, they must have a say in who will shape it, under what rules and in whose interest. Through frameworks, programmes and assessments, the UN is supporting Jamaica and its youth to thrive in a technical world.
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.
With an energy system facing longstanding challenges, the Philippines and the UN are working together both nationally and in local communities to implement clean energy solutions, improve efficiency, strengthen resilience and ensure an inclusive green transition.
With support from the Joint SDG Fund, the UN and partners, a home-grown school feeding initiative in Kenya's Embu County links farmers to schools via cooperatives, turning harvests into meals that fuel economic growth and improve students' nutrition and retention.
With funding from the Joint SDG Fund and partners, a UN-supported programme leverages AI to help municipalities respond more effectively to everyday needs while supporting equitable, transparent and people-centered local governance in Guatemala.
Countries are managing global shocks and declines in official development assistance by finding practical ways to finance development, from new investment models to debt relief tools and stronger partnerships.
After Cyclone Ditwah devastated parts of Sri Lanka, many communities were still able to access essential everyday documents thanks to support from OneRegistry, a UN Joint Programme working with the Government to digitise the civil registration system.
As access to healthcare remains challenging for Kyrgyzstan's rural communities, a UN Joint Programme is supporting the country's transition towards a coordinated, Government-led digital health system underpinned by stronger policies for virtual health reforms.
