The JSC formation, that was delayed due to the crises, will be set up in 2023 as the highest governing body of UNSDCF, co-chaired by UN RC and Deputy Prime Minister. JSC will ensure strategic direction and oversight of UNSDCF as well as alignment with national, regional and international development processes.

The UN will engage in financing dialogues with national stakeholders to support the design of the financing strategy for the country’s priorities, building on the DFA and INFF Roadmap.

Roll-out of the Development Assistance Database will be supported, in partnership with the Government and the EU, to promote transparency and accountability in development aid.

The UN will launch a new partnership with the Ministry of Finance and State Revenue Committee. While increasing tax revenues is at the core, Tax for SDGs Initiative will also focus on promoting greater alignment between tax and fiscal policies and the SDGs.

Actions will support the development of a unified social services framework, a new social protection strategy with life cycle approach, as well as a data platform of the national social ambulance .

Piloting of employment schemes and programs will focus on assisting social protection beneficiaries to transition out of the system.

Public sector reform will include capacity building for state institutions, introduction of innovative instruments, and promoting public participation in reform discussions.

The UN will support the adoption of the strategy and its monitoring framework, an urgent task for the Government, taking into account the demographic challenges of the country.

The UN is committed to boosting national food and social security systems, by supporting the Ministry of Economy’s Food security system development strategy and action plan for 2023-2026. This partnership will aid the government in making sustainable decisions for the development of national food systems.

Drawing from past experiences, the UN is set to bolster preparedness efforts to ensure timely assistance in times of crisis.