UN delivered US$ 160.4 million of joint activities in Egypt in 2022, according to a new report 

Cairo - Against a backdrop where the socioeconomic impact of cascading crisis  was increasingly being felt, especially by most vulnerable people, the UN in Egypt delivered US$ 160.4 million of joint activities in Egypt in 2022, a newly released UN in Egypt report revealed.

The UN in Egypt Annual Country Team Results Report 2022 tackles the results of four key results areas; inclusive economic development, social justice, environmental sustainability and natural resource management, and women’s empowerment.

2022 was the fifth and final year of the implementation of the UN Partnership Development Framework, UNPDF, (2018-2022). Through the four UNPDF outcomes, the UN in Egypt continued its support to Egypt’s national priorities and strategic plans. The implementation of the UNPDF in 2022 reached an expenditure of US$ 160.4 million with a delivery rate of 88 per cent. The highest delivery rate of 98 per cent was achieved by Outcome 1, Inclusive Economic Development, followed by Outcome 4, Women’s Empowerment, with 90 per cent delivery rate. Outcome 2, Social Justice, achieved a delivery rate of 86 per cent and Outcome 3, Environmental Sustainability, achieved 79 per cent.

“2022 proved the value of working hand in hand with the Government of Egypt alongside many local and international partners towards achieving the national priorities and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs),” said the UN Resident Coordinator in Egypt, Elena Panova. “Only together we can  deliver on our commitment to leave no one behind.”

According to the report, the 27th United Nations Climate Change Conference - COP27 hosted by Egypt in November 2022, showcased the country as a leader when it comes to climate action. One of the most important outcomes of COP27 for the developing countries was the establishment of the Loss and Damage Fund. “COP27 allowed the UN in Egypt to bring forward capacity and expertise from all levels of the UN system on the important discussion revolving around the world's collective climate goals. It is also worth noting the importance of mobilising youth participation which was done through the local and global Climate Change Conferences of Youth,” noted Ms. Panova.

Beyond COP27, the UN in Egypt partnership with the Government on climate policy will continue as climate action is  a strategic domestic policy priority.

During 2022 the new five year Cooperation Framework 2023-27 between the UN in Egypt and the Government of Egypt was finalized with the main objective of continuing the strategic  cooperation for prosperous, sustainable and resilient Egypt where no one is left behind.