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These are the goals the UN is working on in Kenya: </div> <div id="sdg-icons" class="sdg-icons mt-10 mb-16 grid grid-cols-2 sm:grid-cols-3 md:grid-cols-4 lg:grid-cols-6 gap-4 sm:gap-x-6"> <a href="/en/sdgs/1" class="block" aria-label="NO POVERTY"> <figure id="sdg-1" class="rounded w-40 h-40 overflow-hidden"> <img src="/profiles/undg_country/themes/custom/undg/images/SDGs/en/SDG-1.svg" alt="No Poverty" class="object-cover w-full h-full"> </figure> </a> <a href="/en/sdgs/2" class="block" aria-label="ZERO HUNGER"> <figure id="sdg-2" class="rounded w-40 h-40 overflow-hidden"> <img src="/profiles/undg_country/themes/custom/undg/images/SDGs/en/SDG-2.svg" alt="Zero Hunger" class="object-cover w-full h-full"> </figure> </a> <a href="/en/sdgs/3" class="block" aria-label="GOOD HEALTH AND WELL-BEING"> <figure id="sdg-3" class="rounded w-40 h-40 overflow-hidden"> <img src="/profiles/undg_country/themes/custom/undg/images/SDGs/en/SDG-3.svg" alt="Good Health and Well-being" class="object-cover 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src="/profiles/undg_country/themes/custom/undg/images/SDGs/en/SDG-13.svg" alt="Climate Action" class="object-cover w-full h-full"> </figure> </a> <a href="/en/sdgs/14" class="block" aria-label="LIFE BELOW WATER"> <figure id="sdg-14" class="rounded w-40 h-40 overflow-hidden"> <img src="/profiles/undg_country/themes/custom/undg/images/SDGs/en/SDG-14.svg" alt="Life Below Water" class="object-cover w-full h-full"> </figure> </a> <a href="/en/sdgs/15" class="block" aria-label="LIFE ON LAND"> <figure id="sdg-15" class="rounded w-40 h-40 overflow-hidden"> <img src="/profiles/undg_country/themes/custom/undg/images/SDGs/en/SDG-15.svg" alt="Life on Land" class="object-cover w-full h-full"> </figure> </a> <a href="/en/sdgs/16" class="block" aria-label="PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS"> <figure id="sdg-16" class="rounded w-40 h-40 overflow-hidden"> <img src="/profiles/undg_country/themes/custom/undg/images/SDGs/en/SDG-16.svg" alt="Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions" class="object-cover 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text-xs">19 February 2021</div> <div class="mt-8 lg:mt-10 text-white text-3xl font-bold line-clamp-3">UNDP Kenya and Ministry of Health Launch Smart Robots to Prevent the Spread COVID-19 </div> <div class="mt-10 line-clamp-5 text-white">The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in collaboration with Ministry of Health has launched the piloting of smart anti-epidemic robotic solutions to aid the health response and management of the COVID-19 pandemic in Kenya. As the world contends with the impact of COVID-19 – a highly infectious virus – frontline healthcare workers remain highly vulnerable due to exposure to the virus's transmission. The deployment of the smart anti-epidemic robotic solutions, funded by the Government of Japan, will play an essential role in protecting frontline healthcare workers by limiting direct human-contact with patients. The robots will further support preventive measures and enhance public awareness of COVID-19 preventive measures and generate real-time statistics reports. Speaking at the launch event, the Cabinet Secretary Ministry of Health Hon. Mutahi Kagwe noted that: Digitization is one of the strategies used to combat the pandemic which has proven highly infectious. With this realization, the Government is partnering with UNDP and the Government of Japan, to utilise technology in the COVID-19 health response. The Robotic technology to be deployed at Kenyatta National Hospital and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport will go further in assisting our healthcare in managing the disease." Compelling evidence has shown that the use of technology can accelerate the development of COVID-19 diagnostics, therapeutics and vaccines. Digital innovations can also strengthen the health and community systems needed to deliver diagnostics, therapeutics and vaccines to people in need. The integration of the robots into Kenya’s healthcare system, will enhance the control of infections, prevent transmissions and support the storage of big data to inform decision making, and preparedness, ultimately contributing to the flattening of the infection curve. “The piloting of the smart anti-epidemic robotic solutions is by no means a replacement of the crucial role played by our healthcare workers. Based on lessons from global and regional experiences where UNDP has successfully supported similar initiatives (Rwanda, Equatorial Guinea and India) we hope the introduction of the robotics in Kenya will uncover insights on leveraging technology within the healthcare system. Through an experimental lens, as a long-term investment, we hope to test the impact and effectiveness of robotics in the healthcare and a potential scaled up adoption of similar technologies across more public health facilities. We are keen to leverage this technology to provide an opportunity for the youth in Kenya to gain 4IR skills and hopefully open more employment and entrepreneurship opportunities” said Walid Badawi, Resident Representative, UNDP Kenya. The robotic solutions designed in Belgium and distributed by Zorabots Africa was procured as part of UNDP’s broader support that aims to strengthen Kenya’s COVID-19 response at national and county levels, through an inclusive and multisectoral approach which includes addressing its Socio-Economic Impact. The Government of Japan has provided UNDP in Kenya with funding worth USD 2 million as part of UNDP’s global support to COVID 19 Response,<strong> </strong>which Kenya is among 60 beneficiary countries. “Improvement healthcare is one of Kenya's policy priorities. And so, the support to this sector with such advanced technology as we are handing over today will no doubt contribute to the great effort currently underway to control COVID-19 in Kenya successfully. I can assure you that Japan will continue to collaborate with Kenya not only in the Health Sector but also in various fields to support the BIG-4 Agenda and thus maintaining our good relationship.” H.E. Ryoichi Horie, Japan Ambassador to Kenya. Besides the smart anti-epidemic robotic solutions, valued at USD 320,000; UNDP also handed over 2 Medical waste microwaves valued at USD 400,000 for Migori and Siaya Counties - these have already been delivered to the hospitals and are currently being installed; PPEs valued at over USD 200,000 to complement further our contribution to partner institutions for the continuity of business in the national response; and, Testing kits valued at over USD 230,000. ### <strong>Notes for the editors:</strong><br /> In line with the Secretary-General's mandate for UNDP, as the technical lead on socio-economic response and recovery, UNDP is working closely with the U.N. Resident Coordinator and the U.N. Country Team in Kenya to respond to the Government's requests for socio-economic assessments, support and implementation of the national COVID-19 response and recovery plans. UNDP has put its assets at the disposal of the U.N. system to facilitate a response that builds on the expertise of the entirety of the U.N. System, and provides the integrated policy advice and implementation support required in a development emergency setting. So far, UNDP in Kenya has mobilized over USD 7 million in support of COVID-19 response efforts. The funds have been used to support, among others: Technical leadership support in the drafting and implementation of the UN COVID-19 Socio-economic Response Plan, technical and financial support towards the Government of Kenya national Economic Recovery Strategy led by National Treasury and Planning and the County COVID-19 Social-Economic Reengineering and Recovery Strategy led by the Council of Governors The deployment of 50 U.N. Volunteer frontline health workers to increase response capacity in 14 counties placed in hospitals and medical facilities to counties most in need under our U.N. Joint Devolution Programme implemented in collaboration with our sister agencies UNWOMEN and UNICEF - in partnership with the Ministry of Devolution and ASALs; Procurement of personal protective equipment (PPEs) in support of various government institutions to support business continuity including MoH, EACC, Council of Governors, Ministry of Environment and Forestry amongst others with a focus on buying Kenya and build Kenya also to foster local economic revitalization; Provision of medical waste disposal equipment to facilitate safe management of waste in 13 health facilities across the four counties we are working with under our Global Environment Facility (GEF) support programme in collaboration with the Ministry  of Environment and Forestry Raising awareness, factual information and communication on COVID-19 – including addressing gender-based violence and access to justice through our partnership and collaboration with civil society organizations, the County Assemblies Forum, and County Governments Surfacing and supporting innovations from brilliant Kenyan youth that with the right support can hold the keys to doing development differently and building forward better through the Great COVID Innovation Challenge. </div> <div class="mt-10 mb-3 text-white text-sm focus:outline-none"> <a href="/en/112607-undp-kenya-and-ministry-health-launch-smart-robots-prevent-spread-covid-19" > <div class="flex flex-row space-s-2 text-lg items-center hover:opacity-70 focus:outline-none "> <i class="fa-solid fa-circle-plus text-white group-hover:text-white cursor-pointer"></i> <div class="button-label font-bold text-white hidden lg:block group-hover:block">Read more</div> </div> </a> </div> </div> <div class="carousel-arrows-wrapper flex flex-row justify-end lg:justify-end"> <div class="flex flex-row justify-between space-s-6 items-center"> <div class="flex flex-row space-s-5 items-center"> <div class="text-sm text-white"> <span class="counter">1</span> of <span class="counter-total">3</span> </div> <button class="slick-arrow-prev flex bg-white text-black w-10 h-10 rounded-full hover:opacity-60 transition duration-500 z-10" aria-label="Previous" type="button"> <svg class="rtl-rotate h-5 w-5 m-auto transform -translate-x-0.5" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" viewBox="0 0 24 24" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><path stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" stroke-width="2" d="M15 19l-7-7 7-7"></path></svg> </button> <button class="slick-arrow-next flex bg-white text-black w-10 h-10 rounded-full hover:opacity-60 transition duration-500 z-10" aria-label="Next" type="button"> <svg class="rtl-rotate h-5 w-5 m-auto transform translate-x-0.5" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" viewBox="0 0 24 24" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><path stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" stroke-width="2" d="M9 5l7 7-7 7"></path></svg> </button> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="featured-slide-media flex-shrink-0 h-120 lg:h-auto"> <figure class="h-full child-object-cover child-object-center"> <img src="/sites/default/files/styles/featured_content/public/2021-02/robots_in_kenya_undp.jpeg?itok=b6rtcgDj" alt="" class="image-style-featured-content" /> </figure> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </article> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="carousel-tab-wrapper tab-recent_stories hidden"> <div> <div class="carousel-wrapper carousel-no-variable-width carousel-fade text-white carousel-single-slide"> <div class=""> <article class="node node--type-article node--view-mode-featured-teaser js-selection-sharer"> <div class="node__content"> <div class="fluid-container-narrow"> <div class="carousel-slide bg-un-primary-main overflow-hidden"> <div class="featured-slide-wrapper flex flex-col lg:flex-row z-10 w-full"> <div class="featured-slide-text lg:flex-shrink-0 flex flex-col justify-between py-9 px-5 lg:py-10 md:pe-12.5 mb-0 lg:w-1/2 lg:ps-37.5"> <div class="flex flex-col sd:h-96 lg:h-120"> <div class="mt-1 lg:mt-6 text-white"><span class="rounded-full h-2 w-2 inline-block me-2.5 bg-un-blue"></span>Story</div> <div class="mt-3 lg:mt-8 text-white text-xs">02 October 2024</div> <div class="mt-8 lg:mt-10 text-white text-3xl font-bold line-clamp-3">Steady Gains Against Global Headwinds: Kenya’s Progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals </div> <div class="mt-10 line-clamp-5 text-white">Kenya continues to make significant strides in healthcare, education, gender equality and climate action, according to the recently concluded 2024 Voluntary National Review (VNR) report on progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), supported by the United Nations Kenya. As one of the 36 countries that participated in the 2024 VNR process at the UN’s High-Level Political Forum (HLPF) in New York in July, Kenya’s progress in these critical areas has been significant, even as the country—and the world—faces daunting challenges.The 2024 VNR report highlights Kenya’s achievements. But it also powerfully reminds us that the journey towards sustainable development is far from over. The HLPF reinforced this point at the global level in its ministerial declaration, acknowledging that persistent global crises continue to derail the world’s progress towards the SDGs and emphasising the urgency of addressing these challenges head-on.Healthcare Advancing: Moving the Needle on SDG 3Kenya’s healthcare sector has seen significant improvements, particularly in reducing maternal and child mortality rates—a critical focus under SDG 3 on “Good Health and Well-being”. The VNR report highlights that maternal mortality has decreased significantly, thanks in part to improved access to antenatal care, skilled birth attendance and emergency obstetric services. Child mortality rates have also declined, supported by expanded immunisation programmes, improved nutrition and increased access to clean water and sanitation.Kenya’s Government's focus on primary healthcare has been critical in these achievements. The recruitment and deployment of community health promoters have brought essential health services closer to people, especially in rural and marginalised areas. These health workers play a crucial role in preventive care, health education and the early detection and management of diseases, contributing significantly to the overall improvements in public health.Principal Secretary of the State Department for Economic Planning, James Muhati, remarked, "The strides we have made in healthcare reflect our commitment to improving the quality of life for all Kenyans. However, as the report shows, continued investment in our health systems is essential to ensure that every Kenyan has access to the care they need. This is not just a health issue but a cornerstone of our development agenda."<br>The report also cautions that to fully achieve the targets set under SDG 3, there needs to be continued investment in healthcare infrastructure, particularly in underserved regions, and more efforts to address emerging health threats, such as non-communicable diseases and the ongoing impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. Quality Education: Sustaining MomentumKenya’s education sector has improved tremendously over the years due to ambitious reforms to professional teacher development, a competency-based curriculum (CBC) and management practices at the local level. Public spending on education has increased in absolute terms and as a percentage of overall spending, that at 16% although it is still below the global aspirations of the “Incheon Declaration”, which benchmarks 20% as the minimum needed. Impressive achievements had been made in primary education that approached universal levels by 2021, but were then negatively impacted by the COVID pandemic, slipping back to just over three-quarters by 2022. Kenya also still suffers from considerable regional disparities across all education outcomes. For example, most of the 47 counties exceed 12 expected years of school – but very low outcomes are concentrated in a few counties in the ASAL counties with expected years of school as low as 6.5 years. Amongst components of a response, Kenya’s VNR underlines the pivotal importance of school feeding programmes in the ASAL counties to increase years of schooling and support the government’s effort towards the attainment of Universal Primary Education and Education for All.Gender Equality: Building on ProgressUnder SDG 5 on gender equality, Kenya has made significant strides, particularly in reducing gender-based violence and harmful practices such as female genital mutilation (FGM). Legislative reforms and community engagement have played a crucial role in these successes. The VNR report notes that laws such as the Prohibition of Female Genital Mutilation Act, combined with advocacy and education efforts, have led to a reduction in these practices.Additionally, though slower than desirable (or constitutionally mandated) Kenya has seen a gradual increase in the representation of women in leadership positions across government, business and civil society. Policies aimed at promoting gender equality and ensuring women’s participation in decision-making processes have been central to this progress. Initiatives like gender-responsive budgeting and the establishment of gender desks in police stations to handle cases of gender-based violence have further supported these efforts.However, the report also notes that gender disparities persist, particularly in rural areas where traditional norms and economic barriers continue to limit women's access to education, healthcare and economic opportunities. Addressing these challenges will require sustained efforts to change societal attitudes, improve access to resources and strengthen the enforcement of gender-related laws and policies.Climate Action: Leading the Way on Renewable EnergyKenya’s approach to climate action (SDG 13) is marked by a commitment to reducing greenhouse gas emissions and promoting renewable energy. The VNR report outlines Kenya’s efforts in this area, noting that renewable energy now makes up a significant portion of the country’s energy mix.<br>UN Resident Coordinator in Kenya, Dr. Stephen Jackson, praised these efforts, noting, "Kenya’s progress in areas like renewable energy, where up to 93% of the country's electricity is generated from renewable sources, is both impressive and innovative. This achievement is not just a significant step forward for Kenya but also sets an impressive example for global efforts to tackle the global climate emergency.” By harnessing clean energy, Kenya is reducing its carbon footprint and building resilience against climate change, all while providing sustainable energy solutions that can drive economic growth and development. “To sustain and accelerate these positive trends, continued and increased support—both from within Kenya and from the global community—is essential,” states Dr. Jackson, adding, “This is a crucial moment where intensified efforts can help bridge the gap between current achievements and the ambitious goals set for 2030.”The HLPF ministerial declaration echoed these concerns, recognising that "climate change is one of the greatest challenges of our time" and calling for accelerated action. "The international community must urgently summon the commitment and investments needed to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by the 2030 deadline," stated UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed, highlighting the importance of international cooperation in addressing climate change.<br>Strengthening Partnerships: Collaboration for Sustainable Development<br>Kenya’s progress on SDG 17, which is anchored on partnerships, highlights the importance of collaboration in achieving sustainable development. The VNR report credits the success of Kenya’s SDG initiatives to the strong multi-stakeholder partnerships involving government agencies, civil society, the private sector and international organizations."Kenya is committed to strengthening the SDGs’ institutional frameworks at the national and sub-national level, while mobilizing the requisite partnerships and resources to support and accelerate the implementation of the SDGs," noted Prof. Njuguna Ndung’u, Cabinet Secretary for the National Treasury and Economic Planning. This underscores the need for continued international support and cooperation to overcome these challenges and sustain progress.<br>The HLPF’s ministerial declaration further emphasised the role of partnerships, calling for "a renewed impetus and accelerated actions to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals" and recognising that international cooperation and multilateralism are key to overcoming global challenges. Local Engagement: Counties Leading the WayKenya is also a flagship for local monitoring of progress towards Agenda 2030 and the SDGs.  The 2024 Voluntary National Review (VNR) process saw the active participation of 17 out of the country's 47 counties. These counties took a significant step by preparing their respective Voluntary Local Reviews (VLRs), which are detailed reports assessing progress on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) at the local level. The counties that participated in this process include Kakamega, Vihiga, Elgeyo Marakwet, Bungoma, Kajiado, Narok, Taita Taveta, Homa Bay, West Pokot, Mombasa, Nyeri, Embu, Makueni, Baringo, Kilifi, Busia and Wajir.These Voluntary Local Reviews demonstrate the county governments’ commitment to aligning with national and global SDG efforts. By participating in this review process, these counties not only contributed valuable localised data and insights but also highlighted the unique challenges and successes they face in the implementation of the SDGs. This effort is an important part of Kenya’s broader strategy to ensure that sustainable development is pursued in an inclusive and comprehensive manner, reaching every part of the country. Through these reviews, the counties have provided a clearer picture of their progress, which will help in shaping future policies and interventions to accelerate the achievement of the SDGs across Kenya.A Balanced Perspective: Achievements and ChallengesWhile Kenya’s progress on several SDGs is commendable, the VNR report and the HLPF ministerial declaration both remind us that significant challenges remain. The call to "intensify our efforts" is not just about accelerating progress, but also about addressing the persistent gaps that threaten to undermine the gains made so far.<br>While there have been notable successes, the journey ahead requires addressing persistent challenges with the same determination and commitment. CS Njuguna aptly remarks, “The findings and recommendations outlined in this report demonstrate the need to intensify our efforts as Kenya continues to chart its course towards a more prosperous, inclusive, and sustainable future.”As the world moves towards the 2030 deadline, Kenya’s experience highlights the need for collective action—both within the country and globally—to ensure that progress is inclusive and enduring. The path forward will demand continuous innovation, resilience, and cooperation to achieve a more sustainable and equitable future for all. </div> <div class="mt-10 mb-3 text-white text-sm focus:outline-none"> <a href="/en/280259-steady-gains-against-global-headwinds-kenya%E2%80%99s-progress-towards-sustainable-development-goals" > <div class="flex flex-row space-s-2 text-lg items-center hover:opacity-70 focus:outline-none "> <i class="fa-solid fa-circle-plus text-white group-hover:text-white cursor-pointer"></i> <div class="button-label font-bold text-white hidden lg:block group-hover:block">Read more</div> </div> </a> </div> </div> <div class="carousel-arrows-wrapper flex flex-row justify-end lg:justify-end"> <div class="flex flex-row justify-between space-s-6 items-center"> <div class="flex flex-row space-s-5 items-center"> <div class="text-sm text-white"> <span class="counter">1</span> of <span class="counter-total">5</span> </div> <button class="slick-arrow-prev flex bg-white text-black w-10 h-10 rounded-full hover:opacity-60 transition duration-500 z-10" aria-label="Previous" type="button"> <svg class="rtl-rotate h-5 w-5 m-auto transform -translate-x-0.5" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" viewBox="0 0 24 24" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><path stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" stroke-width="2" d="M15 19l-7-7 7-7"></path></svg> </button> <button class="slick-arrow-next flex bg-white text-black w-10 h-10 rounded-full hover:opacity-60 transition duration-500 z-10" aria-label="Next" type="button"> <svg class="rtl-rotate h-5 w-5 m-auto transform translate-x-0.5" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" viewBox="0 0 24 24" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><path stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" stroke-width="2" d="M9 5l7 7-7 7"></path></svg> </button> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="featured-slide-media flex-shrink-0 h-120 lg:h-auto"> <figure class="h-full child-object-cover child-object-center"> <img src="/sites/default/files/styles/featured_content/public/2024-10/President%20Ruto%20during%20the%20flagging%20off%20100%2C000%20Community%20Health%20Promoters%20Kits%20to%20all%20the%2047%20County%20Governments%20at%20the%20Uhuru%20Park%2C%20Nairobi%20County..jpeg?itok=reiKQ7Vr" alt="President Ruto during the flagging off 100,000 Community Health Promoters Kits" class="image-style-featured-content" /> </figure> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </article> </div> <div class="hidden"> <article class="node node--type-article node--view-mode-featured-teaser js-selection-sharer"> <div class="node__content"> <div class="fluid-container-narrow"> <div class="carousel-slide bg-un-primary-main overflow-hidden"> <div class="featured-slide-wrapper flex flex-col lg:flex-row z-10 w-full"> <div class="featured-slide-text lg:flex-shrink-0 flex flex-col justify-between py-9 px-5 lg:py-10 md:pe-12.5 mb-0 lg:w-1/2 lg:ps-37.5"> <div class="flex flex-col sd:h-96 lg:h-120"> <div class="mt-1 lg:mt-6 text-white"><span class="rounded-full h-2 w-2 inline-block me-2.5 bg-un-blue"></span>Story</div> <div class="mt-3 lg:mt-8 text-white text-xs">21 February 2024</div> <div class="mt-8 lg:mt-10 text-white text-3xl font-bold line-clamp-3">Elevating Efficiency and Collaboration: The UN Kenya Common Back Office Initiative</div> <div class="mt-10 line-clamp-5 text-white">Nairobi is at the heart of an innovative effort that is evolving the operational landscape of the United Nations in Kenya. With the ardent backing of UN Resident Coordinator Stephen Jackson and Director General Zainab Bangura, the Common Back Office (CBO) is redefining operational efficiency and interagency collaboration. As part of the UN Secretary-General’s broader vision for a more effective and efficient UN system, the initiative epitomizes the transformational agenda outlined in “Our Common Agenda.” Embracing Change as OneThe CBO initiative is a strategic shift towards greater operational coherence and efficacy among the UN’s many agencies based in Kenya. “This is a crucial leap towards deeper operational harmonization and efficiency as we strive to realign ourselves to better serve those who we seek to support,”  <br>UN RC Stephen Jackson. “The Common Back Office initiative will become a game-changer, as we continue to innovate operational excellence to ensure that our concerted initiatives are impactful and sustainable,” noted Director General Zainab Bangura.This ambitious effort is about more than just administrative consolidation; it signals a much more fundamental alignment with the Secretary-General's reform and efficiency agenda, and the Organization's call for a new culture of innovation, data-driven analysis, and strategic foresight throughout the UN system. This consolidation in fact brings this vision of the CBO to life. Since commencing operations on 2 January, 2024, the CBO has been at the vanguard of advancing significant operational efficiencies and implementation cost savings that are reinvested in the UN's Kenya development and humanitarian programme. Dr. Stephen Jackson explains: "In truth, 'The business of a Chief Business Office' - the consolidation of Administration, Finance, Human Resources, Procurement, IT services, and Logistics under the single CBO banner - is not about how each of us are saving money individually; its about enhancing our collective ability to do a much better job working and living integratively across the UN family in Kenya."Every UN entity in Kenya is on this journey together and in so doing, modeling an unprecedented level of collective unity and commitment to achieving operational excellence and measurable collaborative impact.Voices of Commitment and Anticipation The enthusiasm around the CBO is widely shared across UN agencies, each investing their particular expertise and vision to the initiative’s success. "We are fully aligned with the Secretary-General’s efficiency agenda, and we are committed to making this initiative a success,” says Abraha, Ansu Kanneh from UNHCR, capturing the shared commitment to operational excellence. From his counterpart at UNICEF, Benjamin Meyer, similar optimism, “We are excited about the prospects of the CBO to not just realize cost savings but to significantly improve the quality of our administrative, human resources, ICT, and procurement services.”A New Chapter of Collaboration and Impact The Common Back Office initiative is far more than a technical reform – it is an eloquent symbol of the UN’s abiding commitment to unity, collaboration and innovation in service of the Sustainable Development Goals. It is a profound testament to the shared determination of the UN family in Kenya to work together more effectively, setting the standard for other UN operations around the world.As we move forward, the words of Director General Zainab Bangura ring out as a call to action for us all. "Together, we will make a difference, setting an example for other country teams and duty stations." The UN Kenya Common Back Office is so much more than a new operational model. It is a tangible reflection of our shared commitment to fostering a more efficient, united and impactful UNPKO presence in Kenya and beyond. Together, we are bringing into being a new era of collaboration and synonymous efficiency.</div> <div class="mt-10 mb-3 text-white text-sm focus:outline-none"> <a href="/en/261283-elevating-efficiency-and-collaboration-un-kenya-common-back-office-initiative" > <div class="flex flex-row space-s-2 text-lg items-center hover:opacity-70 focus:outline-none "> <i class="fa-solid fa-circle-plus text-white group-hover:text-white cursor-pointer"></i> <div class="button-label font-bold text-white hidden lg:block group-hover:block">Read more</div> </div> </a> </div> </div> <div class="carousel-arrows-wrapper flex flex-row justify-end lg:justify-end"> <div class="flex flex-row justify-between space-s-6 items-center"> <div class="flex flex-row space-s-5 items-center"> <div class="text-sm text-white"> <span class="counter">1</span> of <span class="counter-total">5</span> </div> <button class="slick-arrow-prev flex bg-white text-black w-10 h-10 rounded-full hover:opacity-60 transition duration-500 z-10" aria-label="Previous" type="button"> <svg class="rtl-rotate h-5 w-5 m-auto transform -translate-x-0.5" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" viewBox="0 0 24 24" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><path stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" stroke-width="2" d="M15 19l-7-7 7-7"></path></svg> </button> <button class="slick-arrow-next flex bg-white text-black w-10 h-10 rounded-full hover:opacity-60 transition duration-500 z-10" aria-label="Next" type="button"> <svg class="rtl-rotate h-5 w-5 m-auto transform translate-x-0.5" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" viewBox="0 0 24 24" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><path stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" stroke-width="2" d="M9 5l7 7-7 7"></path></svg> </button> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="featured-slide-media flex-shrink-0 h-120 lg:h-auto"> <figure class="h-full child-object-cover child-object-center"> <img src="/sites/default/files/styles/featured_content/public/2024-02/un%203_0.jpg?itok=H4S9IHti" alt="" class="image-style-featured-content" /> </figure> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </article> </div> <div class="hidden"> <article class="node node--type-article node--view-mode-featured-teaser js-selection-sharer"> <div class="node__content"> <div class="fluid-container-narrow"> <div class="carousel-slide bg-un-primary-main overflow-hidden"> <div class="featured-slide-wrapper flex flex-col lg:flex-row z-10 w-full"> <div class="featured-slide-text lg:flex-shrink-0 flex flex-col justify-between py-9 px-5 lg:py-10 md:pe-12.5 mb-0 lg:w-1/2 lg:ps-37.5"> <div class="flex flex-col sd:h-96 lg:h-120"> <div class="mt-1 lg:mt-6 text-white"><span class="rounded-full h-2 w-2 inline-block me-2.5 bg-un-blue"></span>Story</div> <div class="mt-3 lg:mt-8 text-white text-xs">30 November 2023</div> <div class="mt-8 lg:mt-10 text-white text-3xl font-bold line-clamp-3">Kenya's Renewed Path to Sustainable Development: Highlights from the 11th Development Partnerships Forum</div> <div class="mt-10 line-clamp-5 text-white">In a significant stride towards sustainable development, the Deputy President, H.E. Rigathi Gachagua, together with the UN Resident Coordinator to Kenya, Dr Stephen Jackson, and the Ambassador of the Netherlands to Kenya, Maarten Brouwer, gathered the Kenyan Government and development partners on 22 to discuss priorities and obstacles for strengthened cooperation and coordination between the Kenyan Government and development partners to Kenya. The “Development Partnerships Forum” was the first in five years and as so marked a renewed commitment to effective development cooperation under Kenya's growing bilateral and multilateral relations. The Deputy President, H.E. Rigathi Gachagua, emphasized the Government of Kenya's dedication to principles of effective development cooperation, including ownership of development priorities, focus on results, inclusive partnerships, and transparency. “The Development Partnerships Forum is a collective commitment to advancing our nation's development agenda and fostering effective collaboration between the Government and our Development Partners,”  Deputy President, H.E Rigathi Gachagua. The Deputy President assured mutual commitment to advancing efficient development coordination and announced the launch of the International Development Partnerships Coordination Unit in his office, symbolizing a tangible step towards operationalizing these principles and ambitions for strengthened coordination. Ambassador Maarten Brouwer – speaking in his capacity as co-chair of the Development Partners Group to Kenya – highlighted the forum’s timeliness amid global crises, including climate change and socioeconomic challenges. He stressed the importance of aligning development efforts with the Kenyan Government’s priorities, specifically the Bottom-up Economic Transformation Agenda (BETA) and Medium-Term Plan IV (MTPIV). This alignment, Brouwer asserted, is crucial for effective interventions, transparent decisions and ultimately sustainable development for all Kenyans. Dr. Stephen Jackson, the UN Resident Coordinator to Kenya – also speaking in capacity as co-chair of the Development Partners Group - underscored the importance of visibility in aid efforts and the challenges of quantifying fragmented aid. Dr. Jackson emphasised the need for a more consolidated view of aid efforts in Kenya, comprising loans, grants, and various sources. “There is need for increased transparency, especially on support to Kenya through implementing partners such as the UN or NGOs (off-budget support), in order for both the Kenyan Government and development partners to get a more holistic picture of support to Kenya – who does what, where and how - and how this aligns with the Government’s key priorities,” stated the Resident Coordinator. Dr Jackson also called for a strengthened focus not just on the numbers but on the tangible results and impacts of support, aligning with the Paris principles of aid effectiveness. Prof. Njuguna Ndung'u, Cabinet Secretary for National Treasury & Economic Planning, emphasised the importance of tax policy and institutional reforms. He spoke about the collaboration with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the establishment of a monitoring unit and scorecard for effective implementation and progress tracking. The forum concluded with a commitment to align external development assistance with the Government's National Agenda and to increase inter-agency and sectoral meetings. The Forum concluded with a joint statement, encapsulating the shared vision of the Government of Kenya and development partners to, among other things, align development partners’ support with the Kenyan Government’s development priorities (BETA and MTP IV); promote effective coordination, alignment, and harmonization and joint accountability for results and sound management of development resources; increase transparency around support; and to support Kenya’s macroeconomic framework and mechanisms to enhance tax compliance. The “Development Partnerships Forum” is the highest-level forum for structured dialogue between the Kenyan Government and development partners to Kenya. The next meeting, scheduled for the Spring of 2024, will follow-up on commitments and priorities identified on 22 November. </div> <div class="mt-10 mb-3 text-white text-sm focus:outline-none"> <a href="/en/254209-kenyas-renewed-path-sustainable-development-highlights-11th-development-partnerships-forum" > <div class="flex flex-row space-s-2 text-lg items-center hover:opacity-70 focus:outline-none "> <i class="fa-solid fa-circle-plus text-white group-hover:text-white cursor-pointer"></i> <div class="button-label font-bold text-white hidden lg:block group-hover:block">Read more</div> </div> </a> </div> </div> <div class="carousel-arrows-wrapper flex flex-row justify-end lg:justify-end"> <div class="flex flex-row justify-between space-s-6 items-center"> <div class="flex flex-row space-s-5 items-center"> <div class="text-sm text-white"> <span class="counter">1</span> of <span class="counter-total">5</span> </div> <button class="slick-arrow-prev flex bg-white text-black w-10 h-10 rounded-full hover:opacity-60 transition duration-500 z-10" aria-label="Previous" type="button"> <svg class="rtl-rotate h-5 w-5 m-auto transform -translate-x-0.5" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" viewBox="0 0 24 24" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><path stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" stroke-width="2" d="M15 19l-7-7 7-7"></path></svg> </button> <button class="slick-arrow-next flex bg-white text-black w-10 h-10 rounded-full hover:opacity-60 transition duration-500 z-10" aria-label="Next" type="button"> <svg class="rtl-rotate h-5 w-5 m-auto transform translate-x-0.5" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" viewBox="0 0 24 24" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><path stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" stroke-width="2" d="M9 5l7 7-7 7"></path></svg> </button> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="featured-slide-media flex-shrink-0 h-120 lg:h-auto"> <figure class="h-full child-object-cover child-object-center"> <img src="/sites/default/files/styles/featured_content/public/2023-11/DPF1.jpeg?itok=A-Ng9vOS" alt="" class="image-style-featured-content" /> </figure> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </article> </div> <div class="hidden"> <article class="node node--type-article node--view-mode-featured-teaser js-selection-sharer"> <div class="node__content"> <div class="fluid-container-narrow"> <div class="carousel-slide bg-un-primary-main overflow-hidden"> <div class="featured-slide-wrapper flex flex-col lg:flex-row z-10 w-full"> <div class="featured-slide-text lg:flex-shrink-0 flex flex-col justify-between py-9 px-5 lg:py-10 md:pe-12.5 mb-0 lg:w-1/2 lg:ps-37.5"> <div class="flex flex-col sd:h-96 lg:h-120"> <div class="mt-1 lg:mt-6 text-white"><span class="rounded-full h-2 w-2 inline-block me-2.5 bg-un-blue"></span>Story</div> <div class="mt-3 lg:mt-8 text-white text-xs">11 September 2023</div> <div class="mt-8 lg:mt-10 text-white text-3xl font-bold line-clamp-3">Hope for women as farming project bears fruit in Kenya</div> <div class="mt-10 line-clamp-5 text-white">Manirakiza and other farmers are busy plowing their piece of land in perfect sync, occasionally pausing to greet the other farmers. The Burundian refugee’s routine has been the same since she was allocated the piece of land at the Choro farm five years ago. “I didn’t think farming would be possible in such dry climate,” she says. “Every day, people mocked us and thought we were crazy; some people gave up.” The 35-year old’s concerns were not unfounded – Kakuma lies in a semi-arid region of Northwestern Kenya with little rainfall. But she believed that the farm would flourish, given the right farming approach. It took her and her husband one month to clear the shrubs and prepare the ten by ten-meter land. After she fled Burundi’s conflict, Maniirakiza and her husband arrived at Kakuma refugee camp with no other skills than farming. They had to use cash assistance for basic needs provided by UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency and the monthly food ration from the World Food Programme. “It was difficult to sustain our family with the ration provided as we had to ensure it lasted a whole month,”she recalls. “It’s even more difficult for a mother, trying to convince her children to eat less food.”   UNHCR implements collaborative programs that embed the government-led Kalobeyei Integrated Socio-Economic Development Plan (KISEDP) approach. Four years later, through KISEDP, UNHCR worked with livelihood partners, development actors, specialized agricultural agencies and the Turkana County Ministry of Agriculture to pilot the first phase of the Choro farms, started in 2017 as a one-acre model farm. “The project was started to ensure food security for refugees and their hosts and to improve their nutrition and increase income-generating opportunities for families and the entire community,” explains Edith Ingutia, UNHCR’s Assistant Livelihood Officer based in Kakuma. In 2017, the farm was expanded to 15 acres after the pilot proved successful; sunken beds had reduced water loss and farming was more sustainable. To promote social cohesion, local Kenyans and refugees were provided pieces of land and technical material assistance to improve farming. Sunken beds are an essential technique in Kakuma as they help in binding soil particles, improving the soil texture, and reducing water loss due to dryness. In the rainy season, farmers use generators to pump water to their farms from the seasonal rivers, and in the dry season, they use shallow wells and solar-powered pumps. Currently, there are eight shallow wells in the farm. A committee of five farmers, including Manirakiza, oversees each well to ensure their long-term sustainability by collecting money to ensure they are fixed whenever they have a problem. Manirakiza is reaping the fruits of her labour and commitment to the project – she has harvested vegetables, which she sells in the local markets. She occasionally employs other refugees and Kenyans to help her care for the farm. She is thankful that her family now has more food and eats more vegetables, thus improving their nutrition. “I’m glad I didn’t give up on this farm. It has given my family and myself a better life.”<br /> <br /> <strong>This story was first posted at<a href="https://www.unhcr.org/ke/22355-hope-for-women-as-farming-project-bears-fruit-in-kenya.html"> UNHCR Kenya</a></strong> </div> <div class="mt-10 mb-3 text-white text-sm focus:outline-none"> <a href="/en/245418-hope-women-farming-project-bears-fruit-kenya" > <div class="flex flex-row space-s-2 text-lg items-center hover:opacity-70 focus:outline-none "> <i class="fa-solid fa-circle-plus text-white group-hover:text-white cursor-pointer"></i> <div class="button-label font-bold text-white hidden lg:block group-hover:block">Read more</div> </div> </a> </div> </div> <div class="carousel-arrows-wrapper flex flex-row justify-end lg:justify-end"> <div class="flex flex-row justify-between space-s-6 items-center"> <div class="flex flex-row space-s-5 items-center"> <div class="text-sm text-white"> <span class="counter">1</span> of <span class="counter-total">5</span> </div> <button class="slick-arrow-prev flex bg-white text-black w-10 h-10 rounded-full hover:opacity-60 transition duration-500 z-10" aria-label="Previous" type="button"> <svg class="rtl-rotate h-5 w-5 m-auto transform -translate-x-0.5" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" viewBox="0 0 24 24" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><path stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" stroke-width="2" d="M15 19l-7-7 7-7"></path></svg> </button> <button class="slick-arrow-next flex bg-white text-black w-10 h-10 rounded-full hover:opacity-60 transition duration-500 z-10" aria-label="Next" type="button"> <svg class="rtl-rotate h-5 w-5 m-auto transform translate-x-0.5" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" viewBox="0 0 24 24" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><path stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" stroke-width="2" d="M9 5l7 7-7 7"></path></svg> </button> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="featured-slide-media flex-shrink-0 h-120 lg:h-auto"> <figure class="h-full child-object-cover child-object-center"> <img src="/sites/default/files/styles/featured_content/public/2023-09/20220224-0255-1-1440x812.jpg?itok=ylA2MVlr" alt="" class="image-style-featured-content" /> </figure> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </article> </div> <div class="hidden"> <article class="node node--type-article node--view-mode-featured-teaser js-selection-sharer"> <div class="node__content"> <div class="fluid-container-narrow"> <div class="carousel-slide bg-un-primary-main overflow-hidden"> <div class="featured-slide-wrapper flex flex-col lg:flex-row z-10 w-full"> <div class="featured-slide-text lg:flex-shrink-0 flex flex-col justify-between py-9 px-5 lg:py-10 md:pe-12.5 mb-0 lg:w-1/2 lg:ps-37.5"> <div class="flex flex-col sd:h-96 lg:h-120"> <div class="mt-1 lg:mt-6 text-white"><span class="rounded-full h-2 w-2 inline-block me-2.5 bg-un-blue"></span>Story</div> <div class="mt-3 lg:mt-8 text-white text-xs">04 September 2023</div> <div class="mt-8 lg:mt-10 text-white text-3xl font-bold line-clamp-3">Africa Climate Summit: A Call for Resilience, Justice, and Bold Action</div> <div class="mt-10 line-clamp-5 text-white">The inaugural Africa Climate Summit started on a powerful note, with key speakers across Africa and the world shedding light on the urgent need for global climate action, especially in Africa With leading voices converging to discuss the continent's climate future, the summit aims to shift paradigms and foster collaboration, both within and beyond Africa's borders - signaling the continent's unwavering commitment to address the climate crisis and championing a green growth trajectory. "Clearly, this is no ordinary summit," stated President William Ruto at the opening ceremony. A common thread in his remarks emphasized the need to shift from traditional discussions that exacerbate divisions - such as north versus south or developed versus developing. He noted, "We are not here just to talk about Africa or climate change in the usual way." Instead, Ruto underscored the necessity of understanding that economic development and environmental stewardship must coexist and reinforce each other, and not be cast in opposition. Let me be clear, these conversations are necessary. Africa’s carbon footprint remains small, but the human toll of climate change is disproportionately high. The president was candid about Africa's unique position in the global climate dialogue, emphasizing, "Let me be clear, these conversations are necessary. Africa’s carbon footprint remains small, but the human toll of climate change is disproportionately high." The continent's urgent need to address the damage inflicted by extreme weather events and climate-induced challenges resonated deeply with the audience. Yet, he astutely pointed out that while the interplay of needs and responsibilities is complex, they should never result in a deadlock. President Ruto highlighted the potential of turning these challenges into opportunities. "Delivering prosperity and wellbeing for Africa’s growing population without pushing the world deeper into climate disaster is not an abstract proposition or mere wishful thinking," he stated, underlining that a shift towards an opportunity-oriented approach could elevate Africa to unprecedented prosperity. President Ruto's remarks harmonised well with those of Hon. Soipan Tuya, Cabinet Secretary for Environment, Climate Change & Forestry, who emphasised the central objective of the summit - to envision an ecologically responsible Africa, powered by sustainable financing. "We have a golden opportunity to present a bold vision of Africa—a continent bursting with potential," she said. Her remarks centred around Africa's strategic leveraging of human and natural resources to adopt a low carbon economy, pointing out that the climate discourse has evolved into a question of justice. "It's about justice," Tuya highlighted, advocating for solutions derived from inclusive perspectives. Anne Samante, representing the National Indigenous Peoples Coordination Committee on Climate Change, highlighted the paramount role that indigenous communities play in protecting Africa's precious ecosystems. "Our traditional knowledge and lifestyles have long fostered resilience and adaptation to climatic changes," she stated before adding, "Indigenous communities are not just victims; we bring solutions," she asserted, calling for better integration of indigenous wisdom into policy frameworks. Elizabeth Wathuti, a youth climate justice activist, threw a spotlight on Africa's youth's potential as indispensable agents of change. Referring to the African Youth Climate Declaration, she said, "Our objective is to amplify youth participation in climate governance plans, creating avenues towards sustainable development and green growth," she emphasised, highlighting the indispensable role of youth in Africa's climate journey. Josefa Sacko, Africa Union commissioner for Rural Economy and Agriculture, drew attention to the economic distress climate change has brought to Africa. She pointed out that some nations spend a whopping 50% of their GDP on climate-induced disasters annually. Despite these challenges, she championed Africa's proactive stance and highlighted the need for investments that align with Africa's aspirations. Josefa offered a riveting perspective on Africa's distinct position in the global climate discourse stating that while Africa continues to urge global partners to fulfill their commitments, the continent is also prioritising our initiatives to bolster resilience across the continent. “It is essential that Africa evolves from merely being a recipient to engaging in investments that align with our aspirations,” she stated. Mithika Mwenda, a Climate Justice Activist, critically highlighted the financial disparity in global climate contributions and Africa's needs. He emphasized, " It’s evident that Africa is contributing more than its fair share towards addressing this crisis. We must deliberate on achieving a financial balance between adaptation and mitigation, stated Mithinka before adding,” Delaying will only inflate future costs!” His sentiments mirrored the collective plea for commitment and accountability from developed nations. Simon Stiell, Executive Secretary of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), underscored the summit's mission. Speaking from his unique position of understanding both international climate bureaucracy and the ground realities of developing nations, he said, "Together, as a global community, we must strategize our next steps." Simon strongly urged the importance of transitioning away from carbon-intensive methods, he stated, "Africa stands as a key player in this journey, showcasing tremendous potential and innovative prowess." As the world inches closer to COP 28, Stiell emphasized the urgency of reducing emissions to keep global temperature rise within the 1.5-degree threshold. Throughout the day one of the summit, a clear message echoed: Africa is not merely a passive player in the climate dialogue. The continent is proactively seeking and implementing solutions, expecting global partners to meet their commitments. The call is for unity, innovation, and sustainable growth. With the strong start at the Africa Climate Summit, the stage is set for transformative actions that resonate with the aspirations of the continent. As leaders deliberate over the next few days, the hope remains that Africa will carve its path as a beacon of green growth, harnessing its vast resources for a sustainable, brighter future.<br />   </div> <div class="mt-10 mb-3 text-white text-sm focus:outline-none"> <a href="/en/244636-africa-climate-summit-call-resilience-justice-and-bold-action" > <div class="flex flex-row space-s-2 text-lg items-center hover:opacity-70 focus:outline-none "> <i class="fa-solid fa-circle-plus text-white group-hover:text-white cursor-pointer"></i> <div class="button-label font-bold text-white hidden lg:block group-hover:block">Read more</div> </div> </a> </div> </div> <div class="carousel-arrows-wrapper flex flex-row justify-end lg:justify-end"> <div class="flex flex-row justify-between space-s-6 items-center"> <div class="flex flex-row space-s-5 items-center"> <div class="text-sm text-white"> <span class="counter">1</span> of <span class="counter-total">5</span> </div> <button class="slick-arrow-prev flex bg-white text-black w-10 h-10 rounded-full hover:opacity-60 transition duration-500 z-10" aria-label="Previous" type="button"> <svg class="rtl-rotate h-5 w-5 m-auto transform -translate-x-0.5" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" viewBox="0 0 24 24" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><path stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" stroke-width="2" d="M15 19l-7-7 7-7"></path></svg> </button> <button class="slick-arrow-next flex bg-white text-black w-10 h-10 rounded-full hover:opacity-60 transition duration-500 z-10" aria-label="Next" type="button"> <svg class="rtl-rotate h-5 w-5 m-auto transform translate-x-0.5" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" viewBox="0 0 24 24" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><path stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" stroke-width="2" d="M9 5l7 7-7 7"></path></svg> </button> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="featured-slide-media flex-shrink-0 h-120 lg:h-auto"> <figure class="h-full child-object-cover child-object-center"> <img src="/sites/default/files/styles/featured_content/public/2023-09/375727173_714895750666674_5257302746875003699_n.jpg?itok=Go9lVFaO" alt="" class="image-style-featured-content" /> </figure> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </article> </div> </div> </div> <div class="flex justify-center items-center py-10"> <a href="/en/stories" class="inline-block bg-white font-bold text-sm text-un-primary-light-2 px-12 sm:px-15 py-4 sm:py-5 border-2 border-un-primary-light-2 rounded-full shadow-un hover:shadow-un hover:opacity-60 transition-opacity transition-shadow ease-out"> <div class="flex flex-row space-s-2 items-center"> <div> View all </div> </div> </a> </div> </div> <div class="carousel-tab-wrapper tab-recent_press_releases hidden"> <div> <div class="carousel-wrapper carousel-no-variable-width carousel-fade text-white carousel-single-slide"> <div class=""> <article class="node node--type-press-release node--view-mode-featured-teaser js-selection-sharer"> <div class="node__content"> <div class="fluid-container-narrow"> <div class="carousel-slide bg-un-primary-main overflow-hidden"> <div class="featured-slide-wrapper flex flex-col lg:flex-row z-10 w-full"> <div class="featured-slide-text lg:flex-shrink-0 flex flex-col justify-between py-9 px-5 lg:py-10 md:pe-12.5 mb-0 lg:w-1/2 lg:ps-37.5"> <div class="flex flex-col sd:h-96 lg:h-120"> <div class="mt-1 lg:mt-6 text-white"><span class="rounded-full h-2 w-2 inline-block me-2.5 bg-un-indigo"></span>Press Release</div> <div class="mt-3 lg:mt-8 text-white text-xs">11 April 2022</div> <div class="mt-8 lg:mt-10 text-white text-3xl font-bold line-clamp-3">Kenya’s Adolescents the Winners as United Nations Joint SDG Fund Doubles its Portfolio to $114 Million in Catalytic Impact Investments   </div> <div class="mt-10 line-clamp-5 text-white">Selected from a global pool of submissions from over 100 countries, the proposals submitted by Kenya, Madagascar, North Macedonia, Suriname, and Zimbabwe emerged as the strongest, most impactful, and investment-ready to take public.   The investments constitute an ambitious and concerted response by the UN to the challenges of our generation: from health in a world still plagued by the COVID-19 pandemic to youth empowerment to climate change. Under the leadership of UN Resident Coordinators, implementation of these programmes will fuel the UN footprint in the five nations, ushering in a new generation of collaborative action across the UN, Governments, civil society, and private sector investors.    According to Dr. Stephen Jackson, the UN Resident Coordinator in Kenya, “Vulnerable adolescent girls are amongst those at most risk of being left behind anywhere in the world.  Our programme on Adolescent Sexual Reproductive Health will help Kenya reach vulnerable adolescent girls with Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH) and HIV services to achieve gender equality and women’s and girls’ empowerment, reaching the furthest behind first. We’ll be helping Kenya blend public and private investment to push forward work in an area as delicate and sensitive as it is crucial to advancing Kenya’s youth”.  This announcement comes less than one year after the Fund <a href="https://jointsdgfund.org/article/un-rallies-towards-wall-street-launch-historic-sdg-investment-portfolio#:~:text=Today%2C%20the%20United%20Nations%20Joint,Sustainable%20Development%20Goals%20(SDGs).">launched its first investment of US $41 million</a> in four transformative programmes in Fiji, Indonesia, Malawi, and Uruguay. In 2021, a US $17.9 million programme in Papua New Guinea was added, and with the addition of these five new programmes, the Joint SDG Fund’s Catalytic Investment portfolio will grow to US $114 million. The portfolio is expected to leverage US $5 billion toward the SDGs across the 10 programmatic countries.    In partnership with development banks and local financial institutions, Kenya’s newly created programme will support the scale up of the world’s first Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health (ASRH) development impact bond in Kenya that promises to not only transform adolescent health outcomes in Kenya but also open up endless opportunities for private and public investment, in public health.  Recognizing the immense support in the implementation of the UN joint programme initiatives, the <strong>JSDGF</strong> is exceedingly grateful for the level of cooperation from the dynamic inter-agency team in Kenya comprising of the <strong>SDG Partnership Platform Kenya</strong> at <strong>UNRCO, UNFPA, WHO, UNAIDS,CIFF, Triggerise </strong>and <strong>KOIS</strong>, as well as the <strong>Government of Kenya</strong> through the <strong>Ministry of Health, Council of Governors,</strong> <strong>participating county governments. </strong> The Fund also marks its sincere appreciation for the contributions from the European Union and Governments of Denmark, Germany, Ireland, Luxembourg, Monaco, Kingdom of Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Republic of Korea, Spain, Sweden, Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation and our private sector funding partners, this milestone marks a transformative movement towards achieving the SDGs by 2030. (United Nations Capital Development Fund, United Nations Development Programme, United Nations Children's Fund, United Nations Population Fund, International Labour Organization, World Food Programme, Food and Agriculture Organization, International Organization for Migration, United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific, International Fund for Agricultural Development, UNAIDS, United Nations Economic Commission for Europe, United Nations Environment Programme, United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization, United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, United Nations Industrial Development Organization, UN Women, World Health Organization and World Meteorological Organization.)     About: The UN Joint SDG Fund is a multi-partner trust fund established by the United Nations General Assembly. The Fund supports UN member states by de-risking investments that drive financing solutions to accelerate achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Our goal is to disburse US$ 1 billion in grants annually in the race to 2030. All programmes share one critical element: their ability to leverage multi-million-dollar grants from the Joint SDG Fund into billions for sustainable development. Learn more: <a href="https://www.jointsdgfund.org/">https://www.jointsdgfund.org/</a>   </div> <div class="mt-10 mb-3 text-white text-sm focus:outline-none"> <a href="/en/177317-kenya%E2%80%99s-adolescents-winners-united-nations-joint-sdg-fund-doubles-its-portfolio-114-million" > <div class="flex flex-row space-s-2 text-lg items-center hover:opacity-70 focus:outline-none "> <i class="fa-solid fa-circle-plus text-white group-hover:text-white cursor-pointer"></i> <div class="button-label font-bold text-white hidden lg:block group-hover:block">Read more</div> </div> </a> </div> </div> <div class="carousel-arrows-wrapper flex flex-row justify-end lg:justify-end"> <div class="flex flex-row justify-between space-s-6 items-center"> <div class="flex flex-row space-s-5 items-center"> <div class="text-sm text-white"> <span class="counter">1</span> of <span class="counter-total">5</span> </div> <button class="slick-arrow-prev flex bg-white text-black w-10 h-10 rounded-full hover:opacity-60 transition duration-500 z-10" aria-label="Previous" type="button"> <svg class="rtl-rotate h-5 w-5 m-auto transform -translate-x-0.5" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" viewBox="0 0 24 24" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><path stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" stroke-width="2" d="M15 19l-7-7 7-7"></path></svg> </button> <button class="slick-arrow-next flex bg-white text-black w-10 h-10 rounded-full hover:opacity-60 transition duration-500 z-10" aria-label="Next" type="button"> <svg class="rtl-rotate h-5 w-5 m-auto transform translate-x-0.5" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" viewBox="0 0 24 24" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><path stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" stroke-width="2" d="M9 5l7 7-7 7"></path></svg> </button> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </article> </div> <div class="hidden"> <article class="node node--type-press-release node--view-mode-featured-teaser js-selection-sharer"> <div class="node__content"> <div class="fluid-container-narrow"> <div class="carousel-slide bg-un-primary-main overflow-hidden"> <div class="featured-slide-wrapper flex flex-col lg:flex-row z-10 w-full"> <div class="featured-slide-text lg:flex-shrink-0 flex flex-col justify-between py-9 px-5 lg:py-10 md:pe-12.5 mb-0 lg:w-1/2 lg:ps-37.5"> <div class="flex flex-col sd:h-96 lg:h-120"> <div class="mt-1 lg:mt-6 text-white"><span class="rounded-full h-2 w-2 inline-block me-2.5 bg-un-indigo"></span>Press Release</div> <div class="mt-3 lg:mt-8 text-white text-xs">09 August 2021</div> <div class="mt-8 lg:mt-10 text-white text-3xl font-bold line-clamp-3">FAO and Kenyan Government sign action plan to mitigate drought in ASALs Counties</div> <div class="mt-10 line-clamp-5 text-white">15/07/2021 <strong>Nairobi - Kenya:</strong> The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the Ministry of Devolution and the Arid and Semi-Arid Lands (ASALs) today signed the Anticipatory Action and Response Plan for Pastoral and Agropastoral Communities in ASAL Counties of Samburu, Isiolo, Turkana, Garissa, Marsabit, Mandera, Wajir and Tana River. This is in response to drought alert sent in June 2021 where 12 of the 23 ASAL counties were in the alert drought phase, while 16 reported a declining trend. This is an abnormal occurrence at the immediate end of the season. ‘Livelihood conditions have declined as a result of reduced access to pasture even as 56% of the ASAL counties reported increased trekking distances to water sources for livestock and domestic use. This is expected to get worse in the coming months hence the need for urgent anticipatory action,’ said Carla Mucavi - the FAOR Representative to Kenya during the signing. ‘The Government welcomes the support and collaboration of partners such as FAO in addressing this situation. This call for anticipatory action will go a long way in building the resilience of the communities in the affected Counties. Urgent action and a coordinated response is needed from donors and other concerned stakeholders before the situation deteriorates further,’ said the Cabinet Secretary for Ministry of Devolution and the Arid and Semi-Arid Lands (ASALs) Hon. Eugene Wamalwa. <strong>The ASAL situation since 2020</strong> The 2020 Short Rains Assessment established that the season had performed poorly. As of February 2021, 1.4 million people in ASAL counties were already experiencing acute food insecurity. This was aggravated by other factors including the COVID-19 pandemic, the desert locust invasion, food commodity price spikes, and livestock diseases. Since then, the long rains in March-May 2021 have also under-performed. The onset of the season was late, the amount of rainfall was below normal in most ASAL counties, and its distribution in both space and time was poor. <strong>Current drought indicators</strong> An estimated two million people in ASAL counties are now in need of assistance. This figure is likely to rise as the situation worsens. There is a severe deficit of vegetation in Isiolo county and in Lagdera sub-county of Garissa, while the rest of Garissa and Kilifi, Marsabit, Tana River, and Wajir counties report a moderate vegetation deficit. The proportion of children at risk of malnutrition is already above average in seven ASAL counties (Embu, Taita Taveta, Makueni, Narok, Kjiado, Meru, Nyeri). In addition to that, families are now forced to cover longer distances to access water for domestic and livestock use as water sources have dried up. <strong>Resources needed for drought mitigation</strong> Kenya’s drought response plan requires a total of Kshs. 9.4 billion for the period July – November 2021: Kshs. 5.8 billion for food and safety net support and Kshs. 3.6 billion for non-food interventions. FAO is seeking a total of USD 15,007,460 (Ksh 1,500,746,000 billion) to cushion livestock assets and vulnerable pastoral households against the adverse effects of the drought, to support water interventions for increased access to water for Livestock and domestic used to enhance access to food and nutrition. This includes basic needs by farming households and to strengthen the institutional and technical capacity of National Drought Management Authority (NDMA) for effective implementation of the early warning mechanism. <strong> </strong> </div> <div class="mt-10 mb-3 text-white text-sm focus:outline-none"> <a href="/en/139274-fao-and-kenyan-government-sign-action-plan-mitigate-drought-asals-counties" > <div class="flex flex-row space-s-2 text-lg items-center hover:opacity-70 focus:outline-none "> <i class="fa-solid fa-circle-plus text-white group-hover:text-white cursor-pointer"></i> <div class="button-label font-bold text-white hidden lg:block group-hover:block">Read more</div> </div> </a> </div> </div> <div class="carousel-arrows-wrapper flex flex-row justify-end lg:justify-end"> <div class="flex flex-row justify-between space-s-6 items-center"> <div class="flex flex-row space-s-5 items-center"> <div class="text-sm text-white"> <span class="counter">1</span> of <span class="counter-total">5</span> </div> <button class="slick-arrow-prev flex bg-white text-black w-10 h-10 rounded-full hover:opacity-60 transition duration-500 z-10" aria-label="Previous" type="button"> <svg class="rtl-rotate h-5 w-5 m-auto transform -translate-x-0.5" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" viewBox="0 0 24 24" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><path stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" stroke-width="2" d="M15 19l-7-7 7-7"></path></svg> </button> <button class="slick-arrow-next flex bg-white text-black w-10 h-10 rounded-full hover:opacity-60 transition duration-500 z-10" aria-label="Next" type="button"> <svg class="rtl-rotate h-5 w-5 m-auto transform translate-x-0.5" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" viewBox="0 0 24 24" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><path stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" stroke-width="2" d="M9 5l7 7-7 7"></path></svg> </button> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </article> </div> <div class="hidden"> <article class="node node--type-press-release node--view-mode-featured-teaser js-selection-sharer"> <div class="node__content"> <div class="fluid-container-narrow"> <div class="carousel-slide bg-un-primary-main overflow-hidden"> <div class="featured-slide-wrapper flex flex-col lg:flex-row z-10 w-full"> <div class="featured-slide-text lg:flex-shrink-0 flex flex-col justify-between py-9 px-5 lg:py-10 md:pe-12.5 mb-0 lg:w-1/2 lg:ps-37.5"> <div class="flex flex-col sd:h-96 lg:h-120"> <div class="mt-1 lg:mt-6 text-white"><span class="rounded-full h-2 w-2 inline-block me-2.5 bg-un-indigo"></span>Press Release</div> <div class="mt-3 lg:mt-8 text-white text-xs">07 May 2021</div> <div class="mt-8 lg:mt-10 text-white text-3xl font-bold line-clamp-3">Statement from the Executive Director of UNAIDS, Winnie Byanyima on the decision by the United States of America to support the TRIPS waiver for COVID-19 vaccines</div> <div class="mt-10 line-clamp-5 text-white"><strong>5 May 2021 </strong>I applaud the <a href="https://unaids.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=f40a9f8808ca831128eb0af44&id=fe2b8571d8&e=7560a2c928">announcement</a> from United States Trade Representative Katherine Tai supporting the waiving of intellectual property protections for COVID-19 vaccines.   This is the kind of global leadership the world desperately needs as we witness horrific scenes in countries like India, where only nine in 100 people have been vaccinated. To date, more than 1.1 billion doses of vaccines have been administered globally, but more than 80% of those have been administered in high- and upper-middle-income countries, while just 0.3% have been administered in low-income countries. We are in a race to vaccinate the majority of the world’s population to curb death tolls and before more potent variants of COVID-19 emerge, rendering current vaccines ineffective. The faster we can scale up global vaccine supply, the faster we can contain the virus and the less chance we will face a day when variants prove resistant to existing vaccines. As the United Nations Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres has said “no one is safe until everyone is safe”. The TRIPS waiver would enable the sharing of technologies, data, know-how, patents and other intellectual property rights across the world. The announcement of the US administration sends a powerful signal to the rest of the G7 and to the  European Union to also support the World Trade Organization TRIPS Waiver and inspire other countries to take a powerful stand in favour of people before profits. This remarkable position from the US government is a fundamental step towards a <a href="https://unaids.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=f40a9f8808ca831128eb0af44&id=5d7cf13629&e=7560a2c928">People’s Vaccine</a>. To ensure everyone, everywhere has access to a lifesaving vaccine, we also need to see a pooling of technology through the World Health Organization’s COVID-19 Technology Access Pool, as well as financing to help build a network of vaccine manufacturing in developing countries. These three actions can together build a sustainable system to vaccinate the world, reach the needed herd immunity and open the paths to make the world best prepared for future pandemics.  As we have learned from 40 years of fighting AIDS, equitable access to medical technologies is critical both for saving lives and for decreasing the impact of infectious diseases on people, communities and nations. We are grateful to President Biden and his Administration for the generous humanitarian pledges made on COVID-19 and for today’s announcement.  <strong>UNAIDS</strong> The Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) leads and inspires the world to achieve its shared vision of zero new HIV infections, zero discrimination and zero AIDS-related deaths. 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Learn more at <a href="https://unaids.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=f40a9f8808ca831128eb0af44&id=de9ccda69c&e=7560a2c928">unaids.org</a> and connect with us on <a href="https://unaids.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=f40a9f8808ca831128eb0af44&id=f269f674e3&e=7560a2c928">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://unaids.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=f40a9f8808ca831128eb0af44&id=b24118add7&e=7560a2c928">Twitter</a>, <a href="https://unaids.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=f40a9f8808ca831128eb0af44&id=688c0127d5&e=7560a2c928">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://unaids.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=f40a9f8808ca831128eb0af44&id=bb7ebc06e1&e=7560a2c928">YouTube</a> </div> <div class="mt-10 mb-3 text-white text-sm focus:outline-none"> <a href="/en/126484-statement-executive-director-unaids-winnie-byanyima-decision-united-states-america-support" > <div class="flex flex-row space-s-2 text-lg items-center hover:opacity-70 focus:outline-none "> <i class="fa-solid fa-circle-plus text-white group-hover:text-white cursor-pointer"></i> <div class="button-label font-bold text-white hidden lg:block group-hover:block">Read more</div> </div> </a> </div> </div> <div class="carousel-arrows-wrapper flex flex-row justify-end lg:justify-end"> <div class="flex flex-row justify-between space-s-6 items-center"> <div class="flex flex-row space-s-5 items-center"> <div class="text-sm text-white"> <span class="counter">1</span> of <span class="counter-total">5</span> </div> <button class="slick-arrow-prev flex bg-white text-black w-10 h-10 rounded-full hover:opacity-60 transition duration-500 z-10" aria-label="Previous" type="button"> <svg class="rtl-rotate h-5 w-5 m-auto transform -translate-x-0.5" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" viewBox="0 0 24 24" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><path stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" stroke-width="2" d="M15 19l-7-7 7-7"></path></svg> </button> <button class="slick-arrow-next flex bg-white text-black w-10 h-10 rounded-full hover:opacity-60 transition duration-500 z-10" aria-label="Next" type="button"> <svg class="rtl-rotate h-5 w-5 m-auto transform translate-x-0.5" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" viewBox="0 0 24 24" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><path stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" stroke-width="2" d="M9 5l7 7-7 7"></path></svg> </button> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </article> </div> <div class="hidden"> <article class="node node--type-press-release node--view-mode-featured-teaser js-selection-sharer"> <div class="node__content"> <div class="fluid-container-narrow"> <div class="carousel-slide bg-un-primary-main overflow-hidden"> <div class="featured-slide-wrapper flex flex-col lg:flex-row z-10 w-full"> <div class="featured-slide-text lg:flex-shrink-0 flex flex-col justify-between py-9 px-5 lg:py-10 md:pe-12.5 mb-0 lg:w-1/2 lg:ps-37.5"> <div class="flex flex-col sd:h-96 lg:h-120"> <div class="mt-1 lg:mt-6 text-white"><span class="rounded-full h-2 w-2 inline-block me-2.5 bg-un-indigo"></span>Press Release</div> <div class="mt-3 lg:mt-8 text-white text-xs">16 May 2021</div> <div class="mt-8 lg:mt-10 text-white text-3xl font-bold line-clamp-3">Joint statement by the Government of Kenya and the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees: Dadaab and Kakuma Refugee Camps Roadmap</div> <div class="mt-10 line-clamp-5 text-white">President Uhuru Kenyatta met today with the UN High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi in Nairobi to discuss issues surrounding refugees and asylum seekers in the region, as well as receive a briefing on the status of Kakuma and Dadaab refugees camps, following the UN High Commissioner for Refugees’ meetings with Cabinet Secretaries Dr. Fred Matiang’i and Amb. Raychelle Omamo. This meeting comes in the wake of the Government’s communicated intention to work toward the closure of the refugee camps in Kenya. A joint team comprising officials from the Government and the UN agency will therefore be formed to finalize and implement a roadmap on the next steps towards a humane management of refugees in both camps. The roadmap, which was presented to the Government of Kenya in the beginning of April, includes voluntary return for refugees in safety and dignity, departures to third countries under various arrangements, and alternative stay options in Kenya for certain refugees from East African Community (EAC) countries. “We are serious about completing the repatriation programme which we started in 2016, in full view of our international obligations and our domestic responsibility. We therefore reiterate our earlier position to close both Dadaab and Kakuma camps by 30 June, 2022,” said Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’i. The Government of Kenya and UNHCR agree that refugee camps are not a long-term solution to forced displacement and are committed to working together to find alternative solutions that are in line with the responsibility sharing principles and goals of the Global Compact on Refugees (GCR). “I believe that the Government and people of Kenya will continue to show their generous hospitality towards refugees as they have done for nearly three decades, while we carry on discussions on a strategy to find the most durable, appropriate and rights-based solutions for refugees and asylum-seekers residing in the refugee camps in Dadaab and Kakuma,” said the UN High Commissioner. “Closure of the camps must be seen as an aspiration. We are not chasing people away, but a camp is not a permanent thing. It is a place of limbo. No one should live in a place of uncertainty or indignity generation after generation. What we are now working on is how to achieve this cooperatively which is in line with Global Compact on Refugees,” said Foreign Affairs Cabinet Secretary Amb. Raychelle Omamo. High Commissioner Grandi welcomed the government’s continued commitment to the GCR during this process. “I am reassured by the government’s assurances that they will continue to provide protection and services for asylum-seekers and refugees in Kenya while various solutions are pursued.” Among the precursory activities contained in the government’s roadmap is a unanimous resolution that was recently endorsed by ambassadors and representatives from East African countries which have a mutual diplomatic relationship with Kenya when they met a delegation led by Interior Cabinet Secretary, Dr. Fred Matiang’i. “Refugees from East African countries will be given the option of being issued a work permit for free so that they can integrate into Kenyan communities or return to their country of origin,’’ said Dr. Matiang’i. Digital verification of Kenyans currently also registered as refugees is set to begin in due course. This will inform the issuance of appropriate documentation to Kenyan citizens and ensure their removal from the refugee database. Kenya has shouldered the burden of sheltering refugees for almost three decades, and the swelling camps have overstretched their capacity to host populations. The government has also expressed grave concerns over the security of both Kenyans and refugees at the camp. 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The term “food system” refers to the constellation of activities involved in producing, processing, transporting, and consuming food. Food systems touch every aspect of human existence. The health of our food systems profoundly affects the health of our bodies, as well as the health of our environment, our economies, and our cultures. When they function well, food systems have the power to bring us together as families, communities, and nations. But too many of the world’s food systems are fragile, unexamined, and vulnerable to collapse, as millions of people around the globe experienced first-hand during the COVID-19 crisis. When our food systems fail, the resulting disorder threatens our education, health and economy, as well as human rights, peace and security. As in so many cases, those who are already poor or marginalized are the most vulnerable. Some countries and regions face unique circumstances, which can increase their vulnerability. In 2021, UN Secretary-General António Guterres will convene a Food Systems Summit as part of the Decade of Action to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030. With only 10 years remaining, many of the 17 SDGs remain far out of reach. In many cases, unsafe or unsustainable food systems are part of the problem. The UN Food Systems Summit will serve as a turning point in the world’s journey to achieve all the SDGs. We know what we need to do to get back on track: Scientists agree that transforming our food systems is among the most powerful ways to change course and realize the vision of the 2030 Agenda. Rebuilding the food systems of the world will also enable us to answer the UN Secretary-General’s call to “build back better” from COVID-19. We are all part of the food system, and so we all must come together to bring about the transformation that the world needs The need is urgent, and our ambition is high. The UN Food Systems Summit will launch bold new actions, solutions and strategies to deliver progress on all 17 SDGs, each of which relies to some degree on healthier, more sustainable and equitable food systems.  The Summit will awaken the world to the fact that we all must work together to transform the way the world produces, consumes and thinks about food. “We believe in a world where healthy, sustainable and inclusive food systems allow people and planet to thrive. It is a world without poverty or hunger, a world of inclusive growth, environmental sustainability and social justice. 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