What do we mean when we talk about UN reform? What are the keywords of the reform? by UNSSC Knowledge Centre for Sustainable Development

Richard AMENYAH (Caribbean)

2023-04-04 03:07:32 UTC

Key words in the UN Reform
a) Development
b) Policy advice
c) Integrated programmatic support
d) RCs, RCO, UNCT, DCO
e) Multi-Country Offices
f) Knowledge sharing and Knowledge management
g) Joint Programming and Joint Action
h) Pooled resources
i) Capacities and resources
j) Ways of working
k) Delivering as one
l) Division of Labor

Marie - Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua

2023-04-14 23:01:21 UTC

UN reform means Better results for everyone. Everywhere
Key words are
· More integration

· Focus on the delivery on the ground,

· Clearer internal and external accountability for contributions to national needs

· Capacities, skillsets and resources better aligned to the 2030 Agenda.

Alberto A Stella, MCO Southern Cone

2023-04-16 22:24:09 UTC

The UN reform pursues a more efficient and cost-effective UN, a universal benchmark for peace and sustainable development, strategically positioned in the countries to support them in the prioritization, implementation and monitoring of the 2030 Agenda.

Keywords are: Sustainable and inclusive development, leaving no one behind; delivering together for more consistent and sustainable results; leadership of the RC with the UNCT for the implementation of the UNSDF agreed with the state according to development priorities and in an eco-sustainable manner; outstanding results and better accountability; involvement and empowerment of communities for the full exercise of human rights and increase of social capital.

Martin Odiit, UCO Tanzania

2023-04-17 19:22:02 UTC

UN reform means better coordination among UN agencies, more efficient application of resources including human and financial, improved accountability.

Eric Verschueren Benin Togo

2023-04-24 11:09:32 UTC

The overall aim of the reform is to produce better results for everyone everywhere through dignity, prosperity and peace on a healthy planet. This should be achieved through a clear development agenda (The 2030 Agenda), a profound management reform and peace and security. Therefor, bold changes to the UN development system (UNDS) are needed with a new form of country teams that work around a strategic UNSDCF and are led by independent and empowered resident coordinator.

UN Reforms Key Words-Nuha Ceesay- Malawi

2023-04-26 13:11:54 UTC

UN reform entails constructively reviewing the ways of working and take bold decision that will make the UN fit for purpose to attain the Sustainable Development Goals. In my opinion it means coordination, delivering as one , renewed commitment to global peace and security and justice, sharing and complimenting but not competing , designing common platforms and for operational efficiency, common advocacy platforms to make the UN more responsive to the people that we serve without and fears or favours.

Eva Kiwango, South Africa

2023-04-26 20:42:53 UTC

Repositioning the UN development system with a stronger, better-defined collective identity as a trusted, reliable, cohesive, accountable and effective partner to countries in achieving the 2030 Agenda.

YOW - Chad

2023-04-27 16:11:48 UTC

Building UN development System which fits for purpose at Global, Regional and Country level.

Keywords of the reform: Sustainability, accountability, partnership, delivering as one, common agenda

Marc SABA

2023-05-08 15:38:15 UTC

The UN reform means to review the UN actual structuration from top to down, governance and accountability mechanisms to make it fits for purpose in a way to carry out efficiently the implementation of the 2030 SDGs. The objectives is to reach better coordination, more integrated approach and more accountability to maximize the progress towards the 2030 agenda.

Roza Babayan, Armenia

2023-05-08 18:51:49 UTC

The overarching goals of the UN reform are to prioritize prevention and sustaining peace. These reforms center around three pillars: (1) repositioning the UN development system so that it is best able to make progress on the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals; (2) pursuing management reform that simplifies processes, works toward gender parity, streamlines human resources procedures and generally creates a more efficient organization; and (3) restructuring peace and security operations to better meet modern day challenges.
Key elements of the UN Reform:
A new generation of UN Country Teams (UNCTs) and UN Development Nations Assistance Framework (UNDAFs).
A reinvigorated Resident Coordinators (RCs) system with enhanced capacity, leadership, accountability and impartiality.
A system-wide approach to partnerships for the 2030 Agenda.
A Funding compact to deliver on the 2030 Agenda.

Hind Hassan - Rwanda

2023-05-12 10:03:39 UTC

Recreating the UN system to be fit for purpose and better positioned to address the triple nexus of development, peacebuilding, conflict mitigation and humanitarian aid. Key words are Agile, Efficient, Effective, Action, Joint Programming, Partnerships, Delivering as One

Michel - Mozambique

2023-05-20 07:24:20 UTC

People – Planet – Prosperity – Peace – Partnership are the core of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, which aims to ensure that all human beings can fulfil their potential in dignity and equality and in a healthy environment.

UN Reform - vision & pillars

2023-05-20 12:54:58 UTC

UN Delivering as One toward a common vision embodied in the Agenda 2030 and the SDGs. Pillars of the reform are: management, development and peace and security.

Houssine

2023-05-22 22:35:12 UTC

When we discuss UN reform, we are referring to the processes of re-evaluating, restructuring, and enhancing the operations and structures of the United Nations system. The objective is to increase the organization's effectiveness, efficiency, accountability, and inclusivity, ensuring it can adequately respond to the evolving global challenges.

Several key terms emerge in discussions of UN reform. These include "effectiveness", implying the improved ability of the UN to fulfill its mandate and respond appropriately to global crises; "efficiency", relating to optimizing the use of resources; "accountability", ensuring all UN entities are answerable for their actions and that there are mechanisms in place to enforce this; "transparency", increasing openness, communication, and accessibility of information; and "inclusivity", ensuring all member states, stakeholders, and communities are involved in decision-making processes.

The UN reform also encompasses "coordination" and "coherence", aiming for better synergy among various UN bodies to avoid duplication of efforts, while "gender equality" and "sustainability" are pivotal areas to ensure the reform aligns with global goals and principles. In essence, UN reform is a comprehensive effort to make the United Nations more capable of addressing the complex, interconnected challenges of the 21st century.

Seema Goyal

2023-05-26 07:49:27 UTC

When we are talking about UN reforms in the present day Global crisis at various fronts whether it is Climate change, Terrorism, Geopolitics , Trade supply chain, Peace, Inequality issues etc. It cannot be business as usual. This organisation which was set up at the time of a historic crisis of world war II needs total revamping in terms of oraganisational setup where more voice is given to the Developing world also. The Paris agreement of 2015 Implementing the 17 global goals is a very historic step in this direction. But we are running out of time and the UN must use the COP28 meet to finalize all negotiations full and final that will bring about in meeting the requirements of the 4Ps - People, Planet, Prosperity and Peace for all.

UN Reform (David - India)

2023-05-26 10:31:13 UTC

How to improve the way we work to ensure we can deliver more effectively and efficiently on our mandate.

Tharcisse /Zambia : UN reform agenda means better coordination at all levels - Global ( UNDCO) , Regional Board , Country Level ( New Generation of UNCT to deliver as one and efficiently support the implementation of 2030 SDGs Agenda at Country level through the UN sustainable development Cooperation Framework aliened with the Country Development Plans. UNCT with one leadership (RC) ,empowered and independent (Delinked with UNDP RR as it used to be Key words include : Putting People and Planet at the center of the development plans, building strong Partnership, Pulling resources together to support the prosperity for all , living no one /Inclusivity, Accountability Framework to monitor progress

2023-06-14 12:03:26 UTC

Charos, Uzbekistan

2023-06-26 10:41:21 UTC

UN reforms enabling more freedom of movement, more decentralisation, more effectiveness and increased transparency and accountability.

Hector -Ghana

2023-06-27 12:03:08 UTC

Key words for the UN reform:
Strong, modern, accountable and efficient UN system to be able to lead on the SDG agenda and to ensure achievement of established goals.

Lassaad - Tunisia

2023-07-20 10:54:41 UTC

UN reform is the reconstruction process of the UN development sytem so it is fit for purpose : the 5 Ps, 2030sustainable development agenda, an efficient and capable UN system that accompanies a better and sustainable world for all.

Lord - South Sudan

2023-07-23 05:42:21 UTC

The reform has led to major changes in three areas: development, management, and peace and security. The UN Reform aim to improve the delivery of the mandate of the UN by making it more coherent, better coordinated and agile, more transparent, more accountable, a shift towards more predictable and flexible resourcing, and more impactful.

Fardad Doroudi UCD Iran

2023-08-06 10:54:18 UTC

Better coordination among UN thru strengthened UNCT via one leadership (RC); increasing transparency and accountability and more application of resources, A people/planet centered approach, strong partnership, Living No One Behind. Pulling resources together.

UCD Brazil

2023-08-08 17:59:20 UTC

The UN reform is tranformational change that will make the UN system better prepared and adapted to achieve the 2030 SDG goals particularly in the areas of peace and security, human rights, rule of law and development. Some key words of the UN reform include: more effective and efficient organizational structures and processes, more accountability and transparency, stronger oversight systems, improved participation and engagement of civil society.

Alankar Malviya

2024-03-15 07:14:24 UTC

UN reform means the change agenda to make UN fit for purpose, relevant, efficient and address the issues which have resulted in poor pace of implementation and more and more marginalized. The aim is to adjust to the new working environment, new geopolitical realities and align with the expectations and new challenges. It aims to break silos in UN system.