Strengthening the Agenda 2030 implementation and multilateral development cooperation

Description What is done in the programme or project and why, what results are pursued, who benefits from the activities and who are involved in the implementation.

Finland’s development policy and development cooperation are guided by the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, endorsed within the UN. Nearly all of Finland’s development cooperation partner countries count among the least developed countries (LDCs), who have the greatest need for international support. The Ecosoc monitoring process and related mechanisms regarding the Agenda 2030 implementation are also in transition. Influencing and participating the midterm review of the implementation of the Programme of Action for LDCs process and Ecosoc Agenda 2030 process are integral part of UN development issues. The funds will enable the unit and MFA experts to adequately participate in this work and the corresponding international meetings together with the like minded countries, i.e. cover the travel expenses when these expenses are not covered by the organizing/inviting party.