JOINT PRESS RELEASE: The Signing Ceremony of the United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework for Cambodia 2024-2028

The Cooperation Framework serves as the strategic document that provides guidance to the UN system at the country level, enabling the UN Country Team (UNCT) to effectively support the Royal Government of Cambodia in contributing to national development priorities as articulated in the Pentagonal Strategy – Phase I and making significant progress towards the Cambodian Sustainable Development Goals (CSDGs), LDC Graduation, and Cambodia’s vision 2050. The Cooperation Framework was formulated through a series of consultations between the RGC and the UN Country Team, in addition to consultations with development partners, civil society organizations, the private sector, and youth representatives. As a result, this Cooperation Framework 2024-2028 was endorsed, in principle, at the successful Validation Workshop on September 21, 2023.

A Joint Steering Committee, co-chaired by the Second-Vice Chairman of CDC and UNRC, will be established to monitor the implementation of this cooperation framework, provide strategic direction, and coordinate the implementation between relevant ministries/institutions of the Royal Government of Cambodia and all key stakeholders. While the signing of the framework marks a significant milestone, the success of this strategic development policy lies ahead in the implementation and requires active engagement by government institutions, sustained and inclusive partnership with development partners, civil society and the private sector; while its performance will be measured through a robust monitoring and evaluation framework. By prioritizing these key areas and fostering collaboration, meaningful results can be achieved while fulfilling the shared vision of progress and development in Cambodia.

Speaking at the signing ceremony, Dr. Senior Minister placed a high value on the Cooperation Framework 2024-2028 and believed that its implementation would make an essential contribution to Cambodia’s socio-economic development and accelerate the achievement of RGC’s priorities as articulated in the Pentagonal Strategy - Phase 1. He also highly commended the efforts of the UN Country Team in achieving past results and their continued support and close cooperation with the RGC under the leadership of Samdech Moha Borvor Thipadei HUN MANET, Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Cambodia.  

“The Cooperation Framework that we sign today is the architecture through which the vital partnership between the United Nations and the Royal Government of Cambodia is strong and effective and ultimately supports a greener, more prosperous and fairer future for all people in Cambodia, ensuring that no one is left behind as the nation moves forward,” said Mr. Jo Scheuer, the United Nations Resident Coordinator.

In conclusion, Senior Minister Chhieng Yanara reaffirmed the CDC’s commitment to continuing to cooperate with the United Nations in Cambodia and line ministries and institutions, as well as all relevant stakeholders, to ensure the achievement of the stated outcomes as articulated in the Cooperation Framework2024-2028.

For further information, please contact:

1. Mr. Kry Sereirith, Acting Director, Department of Development Cooperation with the UN Agencies of CDCB/CDC via E-mail: kry.sereirith@crdb.gov.kh or Tel: 010 686 169.
2. Ms. Keo Sreysros, Programme Communications and Advocacy Officer of UNRCO, via E-mail: sreysros.keo@un.org or Tel: 011 885 766.

Read the United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework for Cambodia 2024-2028