Speakers expressed broad support today for the Secretary‑General’s proposals to reform the way the United Nations was helping Member States achieve the Sustainable Development Goals, while emphasizing national ownership of development strategies, as th…
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ECOSOC – Operational Activities for International Development
Note: A complete summary will be available following the conclusion of today’s meetings.Panel DiscussionThe Economic and Social Council held a panel discussion on the theme “Strengthening global‑level accountability, transparency and oversight of the U…
Dry, hot weather likely to reduce harvests in southern Africa, UN warns
One year after famine was declared in parts of South Sudan, three United Nations agencies warned on Monday that without sustained humanitarian assistance and access, more than seven million people in the crisis-torn country– almost two-thirds of the po…
Regional workshop in Africa shares insight on using electronic tools
A two-day Regional Technical Workshop for National Codex Contact Points has concluded in Kenya’s capital Nairobi, bringing together participants from close to 25 African countries, with the majority working within the areas of food safety and internati…
Non-Governmental Organizations Committee Takes Note of Nearly 400 Quadrennial Reports, Postpones Action on Several Others
On the seventh day of its 2018 regular session, the Committee on Non-Governmental Organizations today took note of 394 quadrennial reports from various organizations, while postponing action on several other reports after members of the body …