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Reforming Resident Coordinator Role, Creating More Stable Funding Mechanisms Key to Realizing Development Agenda, Speakers Tell Economic and Social Council

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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Video of a committee meeting – Wednesday, 21 February 2018 – 10:44 – Committee on Budgets

Disclaimer: The interpretation does not constitute an authentic record of proceedings.The simultaneous interpretation of debates provided by the European Parliament serves only to facilitate communication amongst the participants in the meeting. It doe…

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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 …

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First Regular Session of the Executive Board

As prepared for delivery.Mr. President,Members of the Executive Board,Colleagues and friends,I am delighted to wish you all a happy new year and to welcome you to the first regular session of the UNDP Executive Board for 2018.Let me begin by congratula…