Nepal and UN Launch Framework for 2028-2032 Sustainable Development Cooperation
Summary
The Government of Nepal and the United Nations have started preparing the Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework for 2028-2032, focusing on Nepal's priorities following its LDC graduation, with emphasis on climate resilience, economic growth, and youth empowerment.
Key Points
- The Government of Nepal and the United Nations have begun preparing the UNSDCF for 2028-2032 aligned with Nepal's Sixteenth Plan and LDC graduation.
- Progress through the current framework includes climate resilience, disaster preparedness, school feeding linked to local agriculture, women's skill development, and public health campaigns.
- The new framework focuses on expanding women's economic participation, youth employment, entrepreneurship, climate-friendly development, and digital transformation.
- The UN pledged to support Nepal in resource utilization, project acceleration, and innovative financing amid declining global ODA.
