{"id":24451,"date":"2017-02-28T22:05:27","date_gmt":"2017-02-28T22:05:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.un.org\/sustainabledevelopment\/?p=24451"},"modified":"2018-04-22T11:54:30","modified_gmt":"2018-04-22T15:54:30","slug":"sustainable-development-goals-critical-for-better-future-for-all-deputy-un-chief-amina-mohammed","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.un.org\/sustainabledevelopment\/blog\/2017\/02\/sustainable-development-goals-critical-for-better-future-for-all-deputy-un-chief-amina-mohammed\/","title":{"rendered":"Sustainable Development Goals critical for better future for all \u2013 deputy Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ chief Amina Mohammed"},"content":{"rendered":"

28 February 2017 \u2013 Delivering her first address as the United Nations Deputy Secretary-General, Amina Mohammed underlined that Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs<\/a>) are essential for a safe and secure future that brings prosperity, opportunity and human rights for all.<\/p>\n

\u201cAround the world, success in achieving the SDGs <\/a>will ease global anxieties, provide a better life for women and men and build a firm foundation for stability and peace in all societies, everywhere,\u201d said Ms. Mohammed at the opening of the 2017 Economic and Social Council segment on Operational Activities for Development<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Ms. Mohammed, earlier today, was administered the oath of office by Secretary-General<\/a> Ant\u00f3nio Guterres at a ceremony at the Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ Headquarters in New York.<\/p>\n

\u201cSuccess will require a bolder approach to financing and partnerships. Nothing will be achieved without engaging all actors,\u201d she added<\/a>, urging all countries to rethink systems, approaches, redefine traditional planning, delivery and monitoring.<\/p>\n

She also said that the Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ too needed to be \u201cfit for purpose\u201d to help its Member States implement 2030 Agenda <\/a>for Sustainable Development.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe must innovate, and revamp our approach to partnership and financing, with a focus on the long haul. We must empower youth to participate in and shape the political and economic lives of their countries and communities; to be the agents of peace and development,\u201d she noted.<\/p>\n

Further in her remarks, the deputy Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ chief also highlighted that despite much progress, Africa continued to remain vulnerable, and therefore needs to be a Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ priority.<\/p>\n

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Opening of the 2017 Economic and Social Council segment on Operational Activities for Development. Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ Photo\/Eskinder Debebe<\/p><\/div>\n

Noting that efforts should be stepped to support the least developed, landlocked and small island developing states to reduce vulnerability and build resilience, she added that \u201cIt is critical that, across the world, we focus on those furthest behind first. Because in all regions, the rising tide of optimism and empowerment, has not yet reached everyone.\u201d<\/p>\n

She also underlined the need to address growing inequalities around the globe as well as combat gender discrimination which continues to limit the opportunities and potential of women and girls in all countries.<\/p>\n

Looking ahead, Ms. Mohammed said that focus would be based on broadly three principles: strengthening impartial leadership of the Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ development system for coherence and integration at all levels; addressing the trust deficit to entail accountability and transparency at all levels; and being responsive to national priorities.<\/p>\n

\u201cSolutions from the past will not, alone, meet the challenges of the future,\u201d she underlined.<\/p>\n

The Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ Deputy Secretary-General also spoke of the Quadrennial Comprehensive Policy Review (QCPR) process that established a sequenced approach to the review of the Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ development system as well as on the empowerment of Resident Coordinators and implementation of standard operating procedures for Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ Country Teams.<\/p>\n

Noting that the world has a unique, once-in-a-generation opportunity to deliver a better future for all humanity, she stressed: \u201cThe task ahead is challenging, but nothing is impossible when we work together.\u201d<\/p>\n

Opening the segment, ECOSOC Vice-President Cristi\u00e1n Barros said the Council would contribute to the implementation of the QCPR in three ways: by laying the foundation for its work after the receipt of comprehensive proposals requested from the Secretary-General in the QCPR; by discussing concrete steps that the Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ development system can initiate immediately to enhance system-wide coherence and efficiency; by reflecting on adjustments needed to improve impact of support provided to different groups of countries to deliver on the 2030 Agenda.<\/p>\n

As a result of the deliberations in the general Assembly on the QCPR, Mr. Barros said there is now growing recognition among Member States that the Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ development system is at a \u201ccritical juncture\u201d where important decisions will need to be made for the Organization to effectively support delivery of the 2030 Agenda.<\/p>\n

This is why the new QCPR resolution of the General Assembly requested the Secretary-General to prepare proposals for their consideration in the course of this year on the system’s functions and capacities.<\/p>\n

\u201cThese options will enable Member States to make decisions on the changes required at different levels for the kind of transformation we need to bring the Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ development system up to speed with the level of ambition of the 2030 Agenda,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

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Via Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ News Centre<\/a>

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