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September 2021
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Resource
Management and Accountability Framework of the UN Development and Resident Coordinator System
The Management and Accountability Framework (MAF) is a foundational piece in the reinvigoration of the Resident Coordinator (RC) system. It provides a clear, unambiguous framework for management and accountability within UN Country Teams, within the regional and global levels, and across the three levels, to ensure a consistent approach across countries in a way that remains faithful to the letter and spirit of the General Assembly resolution on the repositioning of the UN development system.
Resident Coordinator System
September 2021
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Announcement
Royal SDG advocate meets UN in Brussels and pays a virtual visit to Liberia
Her Majesty Queen Mathilde of the Belgians paid an in-person visit to UN House in Brussels, the headquarters of several agencies, funds, and programmes of the UN in the Belgian capital, as well as a virtual visit to the UN in Liberia. During her meeting with representatives from UN organisations, Her Majesty discussed the main priorities of the UN, and in particular the implementation of the SDGs.
September 2021
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Story
Taking the lead: Youth in Haiti take action in response to the recent earthquake
Chanel Bernard, 29 years-old, is from Pestel, a township in Haiti's Grand'Anse department, located some 80 kilometers from the city of Les Cayes. The 90,000 inhabitants of this town nestled between the sea and the mountains live according to the rhythm of the market days—Wednesdays and Saturdays— and the flow of ships unloading their goods from neighbouring cities into the port. 
2030 Agenda and the SDGs
September 2021
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Story
Rural Women Step Forward: In Kyrgyz Republic, women take on roles in politics and business
Rural women have great potential as leaders and entrepreneurs. They also have the desire to lead. But they face many obstacles: few job opportunities, low levels of education, and lots of unpaid work. They are also often openly discouraged by their loved ones to pursue their dreams, pressured by traditional stereotypes.  
2030 Agenda and the SDGs
Gender Equality and Empowerment of Women
September 2021
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Action 2030 Blog
3 ways the UN is supporting Peru to tackle the pandemic, protect the planet and leave no one behind
In a nutshell, there is no easy way around this new normal derived from the pandemic. But amid so many challenges, Peru has also given some important lessons. First, democracy is a pillar for sustainable development. This is particularly important to stress as we mark the International Day of Democracy, 15 September, only three months after Peru’s electoral process, indicative of a vibrant democracy. 
COVID-19