The Government of Aruba recently signed the “United Nations Multi-Country Sustainable Development Framework (MSDCF)” agreement for the Caribbean for 2022 to 2026.
The framework serves as a guideline for the collaboration of the United Nations within the region, including Aruba for the upcoming 5 years, to support countries with their recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic while working on sustainable development without leaving anyone behind.
Mrs. Walter and other UN Country Team members praised the Government of Aruba for its contribution to the design process of the “Cooperation Framework”, and for reinforcing its commitment to the United Nations.
Mrs. Walter stated that: “the Cooperation Framework represents a new era of cooperation between the UN and the Caribbean and provides a solid foundation on which the UN can continue to support the Government of Aruba in their objective of reaching the Agenda 2030 and the Sustainable Development Goals”.
Prime Minister Wever-Croes stated that Aruba is committed to the SDGs. We are anxiously waiting to implement the framework, and Aruba is eager to continue on its path of becoming a more resilient island.
The MSDCF identifies four cardinal aspects as a priority to achieve the SDGs in the region;
- Economic resilience and shared prosperity;
- Equality and well-being;
- Resilience to climate change and shocks, and sustainable natural resource management;
- Peace, safety, justice, and the rule of law.