VI & UN inks historic Country Implementation Plan
Premier and Minister of Finance, Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) and United Nations (UN) Resident Coordinator for the Eastern Caribbean, Mr Didier Trebucq, signed the CIP at a virtual signing ceremony held on August 17, 2021.
According to a release on the initiative, the CIP framework translates into specific plans for development cooperation at the country level and is the UN’s offer to better serve Small Island Developing States (SIDS) as they strive to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030.
Several priority areas for VI
The priority areas for cooperation in the VI include supporting COVID-19 response and recovery to ensure no one is left behind in the near to medium-term, in addition to Strengthening economic resilience with a focus on repositioning Micro, Small, and Medium-sized Enterprises (MSMEs) for opportunities in the blue economy.
The CIP will also move to explore the strengthening of integrated planning for long-term sustainable development to achieve the SDGs by 2030 and Improving access to sustainable development financing for building climate resilience and conservation of marine and terrestrial biodiversity and local social development.
The CIP will also look at strengthening policy coordination and implementation to support the effective delivery of public services.
CIP is 'pivotal moment' in VI/UN relationship - Premier
Premier Fahie in his remarks on the initiative highlighted the importance of the UN system’s support to the VI as the society confronts multiple challenges.
“This is a pivotal moment in the BVI’s relationship with the UN as we approach the height of the hurricane season. At our most vulnerable point in the season, we are managing COVID-19 and at the same time developing a framework for the long-term sustainable development of our islands,” he said.
The Premier said he I feel more reassured knowing that they have the support of the UN system during challenging times of uncertainty.
UN Resident Coordinator, Mr. Didier Trebucq reaffirmed the UN system’s commitment to supporting the VI on key priorities.
“Today is another example of how the UN is joining hands with the VI through a multi-dimensional approach to sustainable development. As the UN system, we value this cooperation immensely. We are working together to provide BVI with a tailored set of development solutions to meet their various specific needs and priorities,” he said.
Others present for the virtual signing ceremony included Special Envoy to the VI Government, Mr E. Mr. Benito Wheatley, Permanent Secretary Dr. Carolyn O’Neal-Morton, UN Resident Coordinator’s Office - Senior Development Coordination Officer Mr. Kenroy Roach, and Development Cooperation Officer/Senior Economist Mr. Stuart Davies.
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17 Responses to “VI & UN inks historic Country Implementation Plan”
Wow, BVI sold out to UN who is run by,. . . yeah go look up who runs the UN. LOL this same man always talking about SLAVE MASTERS. . . lol, well BVI gone to the ultimate SLAVE MASTERS WITH THE STROKE OF HIS PEN. Now we know why all the jab pressure. Birth control is what they want. Georgia Guide Stones. . . come on people wakeup
Then look up the partnership between UN & WEF.
DYOR and wake up.
PS UN was formed as a peace keeping organization. Where are they in this whole Afghanistan mess? Are they protecting the Uhygiers? Are they negotiating sovereignty for Taiwan? No, they are here wanting us to sign up for there Global Governance. smh.
“The CIP will also move to explore the strengthening of integrated planning for long-term sustainable development to achieve the SDGs by 2030 and Improving access to sustainable development financing for building climate resilience and conservation of marine and terrestrial biodiversity and local social development.”
Meaningless woko babble
EVERYTHING IS A PROBLEM FOR U ALL.
There is a bround bomber in the ring tra la la la la la. The Grand Duke of ... Had ten thousand men. He lead them to the top of the Mount, and led them down again.
A promise is only as good as the keeping of it.
Curse is everyone that trusted in man. Jeremiah 17:5.