Turkmenistan, UNDP strengthen SDG efforts with new phase of partnership

ASHGABAT, Turkmenistan, February 25. The
Ministry of Finance and Economy of Turkmenistan, in collaboration
with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), has launched
the fourth phase of their joint initiative, “Partnering for
Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Acceleration,”
Trend reports via UNDP.

This phase continues the longstanding partnership aimed at
advancing Turkmenistan’s national priorities, further reaffirming
the country's commitment to the 2030 Agenda and the Sustainable
Development Goals (SDGs), which were formally adopted in September
2016.

The focus of this fourth phase is to bolster national capacity
for the effective implementation and monitoring of the SDGs. It
will support initiatives for development financing, prepare
Turkmenistan’s third Voluntary National Review on SDG progress, and
enhance the capacity of local executive authorities to integrate
sustainable development principles at the regional level.

UNDP Resident Representative in Turkmenistan, Narine Sahakyan,
emphasized, "The continuation of this strategic partnership will
significantly strengthen national mechanisms for SDG implementation
and foster conditions conducive to sustainable economic and social
development across all regions of the country."

The project will provide a critical platform for coordinating
the efforts of ministries, agencies, international partners, and
civil society in advancing Turkmenistan’s pursuit of the
Sustainable Development Goals.

UNDP has operated in Turkmenistan since 1995. The organization
has supported the country through projects in governance, public
administration, health, economic development, water management, and
climate adaptation. Since the adoption of the 2030 Agenda, UNDP has
also assisted Turkmenistan in implementing and monitoring the
Sustainable Development Goals.