The UNCT and the Government of Bahrain Kickstart the Implementation Phase of the Cooperation Framework

The United Nations Country Team and representatives of the Government of Bahrain came together today at a workshop in Manama to kickstart the implementation phase of Bahrain’s Cooperation Framework 2025-2029.

“The Cooperation Framework is built on strategic engagement, ownership, and co-leadership. This new phase is an opportunity to translate our shared commitments into concrete actions. This requires structured coordination, clarity on roles and responsibilities, and a results-driven approach,” said Khaled El Mekwad, the United Nations Resident Coordinator in Bahrain. 

“Alignment with national priorities, stakeholder collaboration and engagement, and effective and sustainable financing are the key elements of success in implementing the Cooperation Framework.” El Mekwad said.

The workshop aimed to identify 3 to 5 strategic priorities per outcome set forward by the Cooperation framework, update the list of stakeholders—including United Nations entities, government ministries, and agencies—and explore the engagement of other relevant stakeholders to ensure an inclusive and impactful implementation process.

Participants reflected together to determine the priority areas where the United Nations can provide strategic support and add value to the country’s progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals. 

The workshop’s outcomes will allow ministries, United Nations entities, and other relevant stakeholders to ensure coordinated implementation mechanisms, including Joint Results Groups.  

Signed in December 2024, the Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework identifies four key Strategic Priorities: 1) Social Equity and Well-being, 2) Sustainable Economic Transformation, 3) Governance, Justice and Human Rights, and 4) Environmental Resilience & Sustainability.