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UNSDCF

UNITED NATIONS SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT COOPERATION FRAMEWORK (UNSDCF)

The General Assembly resolution 72/279 elevated United Nations Development Assistance Framework to United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework) as the most important instrument for planning and implementation of the United Nations development activities at country level in support of the implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development (2030 Agenda). Given the ambition of the 2030 Agenda and the urgency of its timeline, the resolution represents a significant shift. The Cooperation Framework now guides the entire programme cycle, driving planning, implementation, monitoring, reporting and evaluation of collective UN support for achieving the 2030 Agenda. The Cooperation Framework determines and reflects the UN development system’s contributions in the country and shapes the configuration of UN assets required inside and outside the country.

 

On the 22nd October 2025, Government of Uganda the United Nations and signed the Uganda United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UNSDCF) 2026–2030, marking a renewed commitment to accelerate progress toward the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and to achieve the objectives the country’s Fourth National Development Plan (NDP IV)[1]. The country programme is designed to harness the potential of key development opportunities. First, Uganda is well-positioned to benefit from a demographic dividend. According to the 2024 National Population and Housing Census (NPHC), 72.3 percent of the population is aged 30 and below, and 51.4 per cent are women. Realizing this potential requires sustained investments in education, skills development, and job creation. Second, the enabling political environment and effective implementation of the PDM hold promise for rural transformation. Third, emerging technologies—such as digital innovation, robotics, and artificial intelligence—present opportunities to accelerate SDGs. Fourth, the implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA) could boost exports and drive socio-economic transformation. Fifth, the diverse natural ecosystems of Uganda offer significant potential for sustainable development. Finally, Uganda will leverage its regional cooperation efforts such as (i) its peace initiatives; (ii) its role in the East African Community (EAC), the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA), and the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD); (iii) hosting of refugees, and (iv) hosting the Nile Basin Initiative Secretariat—for addressing cross-border challenges and harnessing shared resources[2].

 

The UNSDCF for 2026–2030, identifies three strategic priorities, namely (1) Transformative and inclusive human development; (2) Sustainable ecosystems and climate-smart development; and (3) Integrated, inclusive and rights-based governance for transformative development.

 

[2] Draft country programme document for Uganda (2026-2030)