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…
Dry weather conditions and high temperatures likely to reduce harvests in Southern Africa
Loading maize at a granary in Malawi.27 February 2018, Rome – Poor rains and hot temperatures triggered water stress and adversely affected crop development in several areas of Southern Africa, FAO said today. While cereal stocks in the region are ampl…
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 …
Secretary-General Appoints Members of International Commission of Inquiry for Mali
United Nations Secretary‑General António Guterres announced today his decision to establish the International Commission of Inquiry envisioned by the Agreement on Peace and Reconciliation in Mali. He appointed Lena Sundh (Sweden), Vinod Bool…