The Government of Georgia and the United Nations (UN) signed the United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UNSDCF) 2026–2030.
The new Cooperation Framework will guide the strategic partnership between the Government and the United Nations to advance sustainable development in Georgia in the next five years.
Under this umbrella, 21 UN agencies, funds and programs will work together to support Georgia in four key areas of cooperation: promoting inclusive economic growth and green transition; strengthening education, health, and social protection systems; advancing good governance, human rights, and social cohesion; and fostering peace and resilience across dividing lines.
The new Cooperation Framework was signed by Irakli Kobakhidze, Prime Minister of Georgia, on behalf of the Government of Georgia, and Didier Trebucq, UN Resident Coordinator in Georgia, on behalf of the UN Country Team.
In his opening remarks, Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze thanked the United Nations in Georgia for continued partnership and support. He reaffirmed the Government’s commitment to fostering sustainable development.
Speaking at the signing ceremony, Levan Zhorzholiani, Head of Administration of the Government, noted that the new Cooperation Framework is designed to contribute directly to the national development priorities.
“ Today marks a new milestone in over thirty years of long-standing, deep partnership between Georgia and the United Nations ,” said Didier Trebucq, UN Resident Coordinator in Georgia. “The Cooperation Framework we sign today is a pledge we share with the Government of Georgia and all partners for decisive reforms to accelerate progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals. This cooperation framework offers a platform for action to work together. Its goal is to promote green and inclusive development, with the aim to reduce inequalities between urban and rural areas.”
The Framework was developed by the United Nations and the Government through an inclusive, participatory process involving consultations with the civil society, private sector, youth representatives, academia, and development partners.
With an estimated budget of USD 262 million, the Framework will be implemented over five years through joint programs, innovative financing, and strengthened partnerships among national and international partners.
The signing ceremony brought together representatives of the Government, United Nations, the diplomatic community, civil society organizations, private sector and other stakeholders.
