On 6 July 2024, Turkmenistan and the United Nations held a document signing ceremony at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan.
Four key documents were signed, fostering cooperation between Turkmenistan and the UN in several areas:
• Joint Program Document titled “Strengthening Integrated and Coordinated Employment and Social Protection Systems for a Fair Transition by 2030” between the Ministry of Labor and Social Protection of Turkmenistan and UN Resident Coordinator Office
• Amendments to the project document “Assistance in Capacity Building of the Central Commission for Elections and Referendums in Turkmenistan” between Central Commission and UNDP office in Turkmenistan
• Addendum to the project document titled “Strengthening National Capacity for Seismic Risk Assessment, Prevention and Response to Potential Earthquakes” between the Institute of Seismology and Atmospheric Physics and UNDP office in Turkmenistan
• Work Plan for 2024-2025 “Enhancing the Capacity of Turkmenistan’s Bar Associations in the Field of Human Rights” between the Presidium of the Ashgabat City Bar Association and UNDP office in Turkmenistan.
///Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan, 6 July 2024
More details from UNDP Turkmenistan:
UNDP and Turkmenistan Deepen Partnership on Rule of Law: New Initiatives To Strengthen Electoral System and Legal Aid Provision
Ashgabat, 6 July 2024: Today, the Government of Turkmenistan and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) signed several strategic agreements aimed at strengthening and advancing a long-term partnership in achieving national development priorities.
More specifically, UNDP and the Government of Turkmenistan have launched new initiatives to support the country in accelerating progress towards the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development:
- The project “Capacity Building for the Central Commission for Holding Elections and Referendums in Turkmenistan”, which aims to support electoral system and strengthen the capacity of Turkmenistan’s election commissions by sharing best international practices and organizing relevant training activities. The project is funded by the Government of Turkmenistan and will be jointly implemented with the Central Commission for Holding Elections and Referendums in Turkmenistan.
- The project “Enhancing the Capacity of the Board of Lawyers in Turkmenistan in Ensuring Human Rights”, which focuses on enhancing legal aid provision aligned with international standards. The project is funded by the UK Government and will be jointly implemented with the Presidium of Boards of Lawyers in Ashgabat city.
“As we deepen our partnership with the Government of Turkmenistan, these new initiatives mark another important step towards achieving the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development,” said Mr. Tomica Paovic, UNDP Officer-in-Charge in Turkmenistan. “By strengthening electoral reforms and enhancing the capacity of legal professionals, we are committed to advancing the country’s rule of law agenda and building a more inclusive, just, and sustainable future for all.”
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In collaboration with the Government of Turkmenistan, development partners, civil society organizations (CSOs), and for the people of Turkmenistan, UNDP contributes to advancing the national development agenda. Leveraging global knowledge, best practices, advanced technologies, and innovative solutions, UNDP works towards achieving the 2030 Agenda for sustainable development and fostering a peaceful, inclusive, and sustainable future in Turkmenistan.
Here are some photos from the signing ceremony:
