India and the un to sign a five-year sustainable development framework (2018-2022)
Why in News?
- NITI Aayog and United Nations are set to sign the Government of India-United Nations Sustainable Development Framework (UNSDF) for 2018-2022.
India-UNSDF (2018-2022):
- The Framework outlines the work of UN agencies in India, to support the achievement of key development outcomes that are aligned to the national priorities.
- The NITI Aayog is the national counterpart for the UN in India for the operationalization of the UNSDF.
- Nineteen (19) UN agencies have signed on the UNSDF 2018-2022.
United Nations Sustainable Development Framework:
- The UNSDF 2018-22 comprises of seven priority areas that outline the work that UN agencies will undertake jointly or individually, fully aligned with the priorities of the GoI.
- The seven priority areas outlined in the UNSDF are:
- Poverty and Urbanization;
- Health, Water, and Sanitation;
- Education and Employability;
- Nutrition and Food Security;
- Climate Change, Clean Energy, and Disaster Resilience;
- Skilling, Entrepreneurship, and Job Creation;
- Gender Equality and Youth Development.