In the past quarter, the India-UN Development Partnership Fund (India-UN Fund) has seen significant advancements across its 22 active projects in 28 countries.
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Notable achievements include the installation and handover of solar photovoltaic systems across 12 sites in Fiji, Tonga, Kiribati, Nauru, Solomon Islands, Vanuatu, the Republic of Marshall Islands, and Tuvalu. These installations were complemented by training sessions that enhanced the skills of 74 officials in these countries, ensuring sustainable operation and maintenance of the solar energy systems. Additionally, a two-day Pacific Regional Index Insurance Workshop trained 48 professionals from various Pacific nations on parametric insurance, bolstering regional resilience against climate risks. In Moldova, the Building Data Governance for Effective Policies Decision Making International Conference facilitated South-South learning on data-driven budget planning and policy-making. Nicaragua saw progress in inclusivity with the production of accessible digital textbooks and the adaptation of staff capacities and infrastructure to better accommodate disabilities. Meanwhile, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines completed the installation of the superstructure for an Arrowroot processing facility. Malawi developed a framework for an electronic Know-Your-Client system following the passage of personal data protection legislation. This legislation has enhanced coordination between the National Registration Bureau and the Reserve Bank of Malawi, promoting the expansion of inclusive digital financial services. The India-UN Development Partnership Fund (India-UN Fund), established in 2017, seeks to innovatively put into practice South-South cooperation. The Fund and its Commonwealth Window impactfully advance all 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), contributing resources and expanding partnerships for development cooperation. Emphasis is placed on partnering with small island developing States, least developed countries, landlocked developing countries, and countries affected by disaster. The Fund is sponsored by the Government of India and implemented in collaboration with the United Nations system, with the United Nations Office for South-South Cooperation (UNOSSC) as the Fund manager and coordinating partner. The Fund responds directly to the national priorities and development objectives of partner countries, contributing financial resources and technical knowledge to support partner Governments in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals.
