2022 Country Results Report highlights the UNCT’s steadfast commitment to Bahrain’s progress in achieving SDGs

The United Nations Country Team (UNCT) in the Kingdom of Bahrain released on 25 June the 2022 Country Results Report, highlighting the advancements made in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in collaboration with the Government of Bahrain, within the Strategic and Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (SCF) 2021-2024.

“In 2022, the UNCT continued to support the country as it made further positive strides despite the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic,” said the United Nations Resident Coordinator in Bahrain, Khaled El Mekwad, when presenting the report to Foreign Ministry Undersecretary for Political Affairs, His Excellency Dr Shaikh Abdulla bin Ahmed Al Khalifa.  

"The Country Results Report is an accountability tool for the UNCT towards the Government of Bahrain as it prepares the second Voluntary National Report for Bahrain, which will showcase the country’s progress towards achieving the SDGs at the High-Level Political Forum in July 2023. The report also presents further avenues of engagement and exploring further opportunities in 2023 and beyond",  said Mr El-Mekwad. 

"We are delighted to have received the United Nations Country Results Report for the year 2022 and anticipate the opportunities and prospects that may arise in 2023”, said His Excellency Dr Shaikh Abdulla bin Ahmed Al Khalifa.   

"As advocates of progress, we in the Kingdom of Bahrain firmly support the UN development system reforms led by Secretary-General Antonio Guterres. These reforms pave the way for a more effective and transparent collaboration. Our collaboration with the UN Country Team is driven by our mutual goal of achieving the Economic Vision 2030, the Government of Bahrain's 2019-2022 Action Plan, and the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, as well as our national objectives", His Excellency said. 

The United Nations Country Team (UNCT) in the Kingdom of Bahrain is composed of representatives of 21 United Nations funds, programmes and specialized agencies working jointly under the leadership of the United Nations Resident Coordinator to support the country in achieving its development priorities and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The United Nations Information Centre in Manama (UNIC Manama) also works in close coordination with UNCT and is the principal source of information about the United Nations system in the country.

As the cornerstone of planning and implementation, the SCF describes four priorities and expected outcomes, along with related strategies and indicators for success and how these will contribute to country strategic priorities in the Bahrain Economic Vision 2030, the Government Programme (GP) for the period 2019-2022, and related Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and targets. 

The implementation of the SCF is monitored by a steering committee composed of both government and United Nations representatives and is supported by results groups and thematic task forces, and a United Nations Communications Group.

In 2023, UNCT will maintain its focus on effectively implementing the SCF, aiming to support the country in achieving the SDGs and national priorities. The UNCT will also begin formulating a new Cooperation Framework for 2025, utilizing an inclusive and consultative process to align with emerging trends and local needs.