UN Regional Centre in Kazakhstan: Criteria for Selecting Projects Revealed
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A United Nations Regional Centre for Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) for Central Asia and Afghanistan is set to begin operations in Kazakhstan. The criteria that will be used to select projects implemented by the centre were outlined by Kazakhstan's Deputy Foreign Minister Yerzhan Ashikbayev during a Senate session.
The focus will primarily be on regional projects. Through synergy and coordination of the strategic development plans of each individual state, the UN Centre will implement relevant projects in participating countries. These projects will cover economic, social, and environmental areas, and each country will develop a comprehensive cooperation plan based on these priorities," Ashikbayev said.
He stressed that all programmes would be implemented in accordance with the strict requirements of the United Nations. In addition, the centre will provide annual reports on implemented projects, as well as on its financial position and the use of allocated funds.
Earlier on Thursday, the Senate of Kazakhstan's Parliament approved the law "On the Ratification of the Agreement between the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan and the United Nations on the Establishment of the UN Regional Centre for Sustainable Development Goals for Central Asia and Afghanistan."
The centre will focus on expanding technical assistance, facilitating the exchange of expertise and analytical support, and strengthening cooperation between Kazakhstan, the United Nations, and the countries of Central Asia and Afghanistan.
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