UNCT 2024 Annual Report showcases a year of progress toward the SDGs

The United Nations in Bahrain 2024 Annual report, released today, showcases a year of impactful collaboration, innovation, and progress toward the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). It was handed over to the Government during a meeting at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. 

“Through strategic partnerships with the Government of Bahrain, civil society, and the private sector, the UNCT has delivered results that reflect the country’s commitment to sustainable and inclusive development,” said United Nations Resident Coordinator in Bahrain, Khaled El Mekwad. 

“This report is more than a reflection of our joint work with the Government of Bahrain—it’s a testament to what can be achieved when we unite around shared goals, and it demonstrates how the UN system continues to support Bahrain’s Vision 2030 and its national development priorities,” El Mekwad said.

The report emphasises the collective achievements of the United Nations in Bahrain across key development areas. Main highlights include strengthened policy support for climate resilience, sustainable and healthy cities, and an inclusive green transition. Additionally, there has been enhanced youth engagement through education and innovation programs, expanded initiatives promoting women’s leadership and economic participation, as well as accelerated digital solutions for public service delivery and governance.

 As the closing year of a five-year Cooperation Framework cycle, 2024 was also a year of transition and looking forward, marked by the consolidation of achievements, high-level multilateral engagement between the United Nations and Bahrain, as well as multistakeholder consultations leading up to the signing, on 23 December 2024, of a new Cooperation Framework for Bahrain for 2025-2029.