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Economic and Social Council: 21st plenary meeting - 2026 Operational Activities for Development Segment.

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The ECOSOC Operational Activities for Development Segment (OAS) will be held 1-3 June 2026 under the theme " From innovation to impact: A United Nations development system that delivers transformative and equitable results for all, towards the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals " Dialogue with Host Governments, RCs and UNCTs: Tailoring support for countries across the system and supporting delivery, in the context of UN80 recommendations The ECOSOC Operational Activities for Development Segment (OAS) meets annually to provide overall coordination and guidance to the governing bodies of the United Nations development system. The Segment reinforces the linkages between policy and operational functions while continuing to focus on improving the overall impact of operational activities for development of the United Nations system in support of issues relating to national development priorities. The OAS serves as a key platform for Member States and other stakeholder...

Economic and Social Council: 20th plenary meeting - 2026 Operational Activities for Development Segment.

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The ECOSOC Operational Activities for Development Segment (OAS) will be held 1-3 June 2026 under the theme " From innovation to impact: A United Nations development system that delivers transformative and equitable results for all, towards the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals " Leveraging means of implementation: data, innovation, and financing for the SDGs UN system evaluations The OAS meets annually to provide overall coordination and guidance to the governing bodies of the United Nations development system. The Segment reinforces the linkages between policy and operational functions while continuing to focus on improving the overall impact of operational activities for development of the United Nations system in support of issues relating to national development priorities. The OAS serves as a key platform for Member States and other stakeholders to review progress in the implementation of mandates contained in the quadrennial comprehensive policy review (Q...

From Innovation to Impact: Human Rights-Based Approaches for Transformative and Equitable SDG Delivery (Side Event of ECOSOC Operational Activities for Development Segment).

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Official side event of the 2026 ECOSOC Operational Activities for Development Segment entitled "From Innovation to Impact: Human Rights-Based Approaches for Transformative and Equitable SDG Delivery" OHCHR is organizing this side event with UN Interagency Network on Human Rights, LNOB, and Sustainable Development. The discussion will feature practical examples of integrated UN action across areas including climate resilience, peacebuilding, environmental rights, critical energy transition minerals, and equitable economic governance , while highlighting collaboration across development, humanitarian, peacebuilding, and human rights actors . The side event will feature distinguished speakers from the Missions of Luxembourg and Ecuador, alongside high-level representatives of the UN development system, RCs, and the Chairperson of GANHRI. From Innovation to Impact: Human Rights-Based Approaches for Transformative and Equitable SDG Delivery (Side Event of ECOSOC Operational Act...

Economic and Social Council: 19th plenary meeting - 2026 Operational Activities for Development Segment.

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The ECOSOC Operational Activities for Development Segment (OAS) will be held 1-3 June 2026 under the theme " From innovation to impact: A United Nations development system that delivers transformative and equitable results for all, towards the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals " Dialogue with UNDS Executive Heads: System-wide accountability and delivery of the UN development system reforms, including in the context of the UN80 Initiative Dialogue on UN development system funding The ECOSOC Operational Activities for Development Segment (OAS) meets annually to provide overall coordination and guidance to the governing bodies of the United Nations development system. The Segment reinforces the linkages between policy and operational functions while continuing to focus on improving the overall impact of operational activities for development of the United Nations system in support of issues relating to national development priorities. The OAS serves as a key pla...

Economic and Social Council: 18th plenary meeting - 2026 Operational Activities for Development Segment.

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The ECOSOC Operational Activities for Development Segment (OAS) will be held 1-3 June 2026 under the theme "From innovation to impact: A United Nations development system that delivers transformative and equitable results for all, towards the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals" Dialogue with the Deputy Secretary-General on the UNSDG Chair's report on the Development Coordination Office and the Resident Coordinator system The OAS meets annually to provide overall coordination and guidance to the governing bodies of the United Nations development system. The Segment reinforces the linkages between policy and operational functions while continuing to focus on improving the overall impact of operational activities for development of the United Nations system in support of issues relating to national development priorities. The OAS serves as a key platform for Member States and other stakeholders to review progress in the implementation of mandates contained in...

Economic and Social Council: 17th plenary meeting - 2026 Operational Activities for Development Segment.

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The ECOSOC Operational Activities for Development Segment (OAS) will be held 1-3 June 2026 under the theme " From innovation to impact: A United Nations development system that delivers transformative and equitable results for all, towards the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals ". Opening of the segment High-level Dialogue with the Secretary-General on his report on the Implementation of General Assembly resolution 79/226 on the QCPR The ECOSOC Operational Activities for Development Segment (OAS) meets annually to provide overall coordination and guidance to the governing bodies of the United Nations development system. The Segment reinforces the linkages between policy and operational functions while continuing to focus on improving the overall impact of operational activities for development of the United Nations system in support of issues relating to national development priorities. The OAS serves as a key platform for Member States and other stakeholders to...

Opening Ceremony of the Africa Forward Summit.

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Remarks by H.E. Antonio Guterres, UN Secretary-General Remarks by AU/AUC Representative Remarks by H.E. Emmanuel Macron, President of the French Republic Remarks by H.E. William Samoei Ruto, President of the Republic of Kenya Watch the Opening Ceremony of the Africa Forward Summit! Meetings & Events