The Saudi Ministry of Economy and Planning and the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) on Wednesday signed an agreement to activate a comprehensive program to support economic and social development, reported the Saudi Press Agency (SPA).
The Economy Ministry’s General Supervisor for International Organizations, Hattan bin Samman, and UNDP Resident Representative, Nahid Hussein, signed the agreement, in the presence of the Saudi Minister of Economy and Planning, Faisal Alibrahim, and UNDP Administrator Achim Steiner, in addition to several officials.
The agreement aims to enhance economic and social policy planning, highlight national efforts and achievements at the UN, and strengthen cooperation. Moreover, it aims to exchange expertise and knowledge in the field of sustainable development.
This collaboration aligns with Saudi Arabia’s commitment to fostering sustainable economic and social development, and achieving the Kingdom’s national aspirations under the ambitious Saudi Vision 2030. Thus, it contributes to developing national policies and building institutional competencies.
The Ministry of Economy and Planning @MEPSaudi and @UNDP have signed a landmark agreement to enhance economic and social development, in the presence of H.E. @falibrahim , Mr. @ASteiner,Administrator of@UNDP, Ms. Nahid Hussein, @UNDPSaudiArabia Resident Representative, and Dr.… pic.twitter.com/RsrIwUcrCj
— UNDP Saudi Arabia (@UNDPSaudiArabia) December 4, 2024
The UNDP leads the UN efforts to enhance international development. Working in more than 170 countries worldwide, the UNDP’s work focuses of six main areas: poverty and inequality, governance, resilience, environment, energy and gender equality.
The agency plays a key role in helping countries develop policies, leadership skills, partnerships, institutional capabilities and resilience in order to achieve the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Saudi Arabia, over the past 40 years, has managed to transform to a very high human development country with all the means of a promising and sustainable future. This is the result of the Kingdom’s tireless efforts that have led to a significant socio-economic growth and development.
