THE Embassy of Ireland and the United Nations in Tanzania have signed an agreement worth Euro 3.85 million (approximately 10.47bn/-) to boost Tanzania Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Acceleration Fund.
The development marks Ireland’s first donation to the new initiative and is a significant step in a shared journey towards the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
The Irish contribution to the SDG Acceleration Fund in 2023 prioritises joint UN programmes and initiatives that cut across multiple United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UNSDCF) areas and aims at promoting integrated solutions by different UN entities working in Tanzania.
Speaking after signing the agreement, Resident Coordinator (RCO), Zlatan Milisic expressed gratitude to the government of Ireland for the support on the SDGs being implemented in Tanzania.
“We express our gratitude to the government and people of Ireland for this valuable contribution. Ireland has been a consistent partner of the UN in Tanzania over many years, and we are happy to now welcome Ireland to the new SDG Acceleration Fund, “he said.
“This move demonstrates the strong partnership between Ireland and the UN in Tanzania and our joint commitment to helping Tanzania advance the SDGs with the focus on leaving no one behind.”
Mr Milisic added that, it is a joint initiative that aims to direct pooled resources towards high impact but also transformative results and would like to see an emphasise or anticipate that the contribution has an impact, meaningful and sustainable changes across the whole Tanzania socio economic landscape.
“We are also very much valuing our partners’ support to the UN reform. Ireland’s generous contribution puts us in a better position to deliver greater results across different areas of our work in a more coordinated and clear manner,” added Zlatan.
On her side the Ireland Ambassador Mary O’Neill said that the Irish contribution to the SDG Acceleration Fund in 2023 prioritises joint UN programmes and initiatives that cut across multiple UNSDCF areas and aims at promoting integrated solutions by different UN entities working in Tanzania.
Amb Mary added, “Ireland has been active in Kigoma for three decades. I have seen the challenges its people face as well as their great tolerance and generosity. Ireland is committed to being part of building a resilient and prosperous future for Kigoma. Promoting gender equality and the empowerment of women and girls is at the core of everything we do.”
She added that from her own experience in Ireland by excluding women causes suffering and holds back development, releasing women’s potential is vital for economic growth and sustainable development.
Amb O’Neill said, “in Tanzania, the UN has an important role to play in connecting people and institutions to knowledge and resources. We look forward to working in partnership with the Government of Tanzania and the UN system to achieve the SDGs.”
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