Aligning UN Strategy With Iraqi Development Goals
Wednesday, 24 June 2009, 11:59 am
Press Release: United Nations
Aligning UN Strategy With Iraqi Development Goals Focus Of Recent Workshop
New
York, Jun 23 2009 1:10PM The Iraqi Government and United Nations
wrapped up talks today on how the world body can bring its programmes
in line with the country’s national development plan.
More than
100 participants attended the two-day workshop in the capital, Baghdad,
that brought together Government officials, Parliament members, and
representatives of the UN, World Bank and civil society organizations.
“Today
marks a cornerstone for the future of Iraq, where the UN reaffirmed its
commitment to the Iraqi people and aligns its future programming with
the Government,” said Naeema Al-Gasseer, Acting Resident Coordinator
and Humanitarian Coordinator for Iraq.
During the gathering, the
Government reviewed the UN’s strategy for 2008-2010 and discussions
were held regarding the Organization’s contributions in the fields of
education, sanitation, health, housing, agriculture, protection and
human rights.
A follow-up workshop will be held in Amman, Jordan, from 27-30 June.
Earlier
this month, the top UN envoy to Iraq told the Security Council that the
country has the potential to not only overcome its challenges but
flourish, adding that much will depend on a number of key priorities,
including an improvement in the daily lives of its people and defusing
existing tensions.
“The future looks moderately bright and there
is growing hope,” Staffan de Mistura said in his final briefing as the
Secretary-General’s Special Representative for Iraq and head of the UN
Assistance Mission there (UNAMI).
“If the Iraqis can avoid or
defuse tensions, if they are capable of seeing changes in their daily
lives through sustainable security gains, delivery of basic services
and more political inclusiveness, all of which are realistic goals,
then Iraq will flourish,” he stated.
Mr. de Mistura said that as
he wraps up his 18-month assignment in Iraq, he is proud of what the
Mission has achieved, as well as by its joint successes with the Iraqis.
“We
have together helped to turn the page on how the Iraqis view us, the
Organization, the international community, and their leaders,” he said.
“And we have contributed to Iraq assuming a new standing among the
world community as an increasingly stable and sovereign nation.”
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/WO0906/S00370.htm
Wednesday, 24 June 2009, 11:59 am
Press Release: United Nations
Aligning UN Strategy With Iraqi Development Goals Focus Of Recent Workshop
New
York, Jun 23 2009 1:10PM The Iraqi Government and United Nations
wrapped up talks today on how the world body can bring its programmes
in line with the country’s national development plan.
More than
100 participants attended the two-day workshop in the capital, Baghdad,
that brought together Government officials, Parliament members, and
representatives of the UN, World Bank and civil society organizations.
“Today
marks a cornerstone for the future of Iraq, where the UN reaffirmed its
commitment to the Iraqi people and aligns its future programming with
the Government,” said Naeema Al-Gasseer, Acting Resident Coordinator
and Humanitarian Coordinator for Iraq.
During the gathering, the
Government reviewed the UN’s strategy for 2008-2010 and discussions
were held regarding the Organization’s contributions in the fields of
education, sanitation, health, housing, agriculture, protection and
human rights.
A follow-up workshop will be held in Amman, Jordan, from 27-30 June.
Earlier
this month, the top UN envoy to Iraq told the Security Council that the
country has the potential to not only overcome its challenges but
flourish, adding that much will depend on a number of key priorities,
including an improvement in the daily lives of its people and defusing
existing tensions.
“The future looks moderately bright and there
is growing hope,” Staffan de Mistura said in his final briefing as the
Secretary-General’s Special Representative for Iraq and head of the UN
Assistance Mission there (UNAMI).
“If the Iraqis can avoid or
defuse tensions, if they are capable of seeing changes in their daily
lives through sustainable security gains, delivery of basic services
and more political inclusiveness, all of which are realistic goals,
then Iraq will flourish,” he stated.
Mr. de Mistura said that as
he wraps up his 18-month assignment in Iraq, he is proud of what the
Mission has achieved, as well as by its joint successes with the Iraqis.
“We
have together helped to turn the page on how the Iraqis view us, the
Organization, the international community, and their leaders,” he said.
“And we have contributed to Iraq assuming a new standing among the
world community as an increasingly stable and sovereign nation.”
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/WO0906/S00370.htm