World Development Information Day

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

The Steering Committee on Partnerships for SIDS, a central component of the SIDS Partnership Framework, provides strategic guidance and oversight to support the mobilization, coordination and visibility of multi-stakeholder partnerships for the sustainable development of SIDS. Opening segments Implementation of recommendations to strengthen the SIDS Partnership Framework and 2026 Programme of Work Interactive dialogue with members of the Steering Committee Closing remarks and next steps Convened under the chairship of Permanent Representatives of Belize and Portugal, with support from UN DESA and UN-OHRLLS, the meeting will consider the proposed work programme for 2026, with a focus on the operationalization of the new mandates contained in the resolution. The Antigua and Barbuda Agenda for SIDS (ABAS) recognizes the central role of multi-stakeholder partnerships in supporting sustainable development in small island developing states (SIDS) and in accelerating implementation at the nat...

The SIDS Centre of Excellence : will present a new SIDS-led institutional platform designed to implement the Antigua and Barbuda Agenda for SIDS (ABAS) and advance the 2030 Agenda through high-quality, interoperable data and coordinated partnerships. The session will showcase early SIDS Data Hubs and Country Map Portfolios and convene governments, multilateral institutions, and partners in a solutions‑oriented dialogue focused on practical models and pathways to translate national priorities into scalable, evidence-based programmes. Ms. Ashaki Goodwin, Director of Government Affairs, PVBLIC Foundation H.E. Dr. Walton Webson, Permanent Representative of Antigua and Barbuda to the United Nations H.E. Mr. Viliami Va'inga Tōnē, Permanent Representative of the Kingdom of Tonga to the United Nations Watch the SIDS Centre of Excellence: Building Integrated Data and Infrastructure for Scalable SDG Partnerships! 01:35:18 Side Events

Multi-stakeholder Partnerships Dialogue and SIDS Partnership Awards. Watch the Global multi-stakeholder small island developing states partnership dialogue Meetings & Events

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In alignment with the "Golden Indonesia 2045" Vision, the Government of Indonesia has prioritised the development of human capital by nurturing a healthy, smart, and productive generation. In alignment with the "Golden Indonesia 2045" Vision, the Government of Indonesia has prioritised the development of human capital by nurturing a healthy, smart, and productive generation. Co-hosted by Qatar, Finland, Bulgaria, Japan, Indonesia and UNICEF, this side event will highlight the importance of shared vision through the multi-sectoral approach for the effective implementation of the FNMP, where the eradication of malnutrition will not only help to achieve SDG 2, but also many other objectives related to SDG 3, SDG 4, SDG 5, and SDG 8. It will bring together representatives from government, development partners, the private sector, and civil society to share best practices and experiences, particularly within the framework of the SDGs in their own policies, strategies, an...

Small Island Developing States: Strategies for SDG success. -What measures are required to successfully implement the Antigua and Barbuda Agenda for SIDS (ABAS)?  -What innovative approaches are SIDS using to overcome their unique challenges in achieving the SDG?  -How can SIDS leverage regional and international partnerships to enhance their sustainable development efforts?  -What are the effective mechanisms to finance SDG initiatives in SIDS, and how can these be scaled up to ensure sustainable progress?  The  2025 High-level Political Forum on Sustainable Development (HLPF)  will be held from Monday, 14 July, to Wednesday, 23 July 2025, under the auspices of the Economic and Social Council. This includes the three-day ministerial segment of the forum from Monday, 21 July, to Wednesday, 23 July 2025, as part of the High-level Segment of ECOSOC. The theme of the HLPF will be " Advancing sustainable, inclusive, science- and evidence-based solutions for the...

  A Pathway to SDG 5: Timor-Leste's Model for Coordinated GBV Prevention and Response (HLPF 2025 Side Event). The side event will bring together representatives from government, development partners, civil society organizations, academia and professionals working collaboratively to prevent and response gender-based violence, and to accelerate gender equality and the empowerment of all women and girls. Related Sites and Documents:  Concept Note . Watch the Pathway to SDG 5: Timor-Leste's Model for Coordinated GBV Prevention and Response (HLPF 2025 Side Event)! Side Events