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At the #WorldRefugeeDay high-level dialogue in Kigali, @fatmatalsesay joined Minister @RwandaEmergency Maj. Gen. (Rtd) Albert Murasira, @RefugeesRwanda, development partners, the private sector, and the diplomatic community to advance refugee inclusion.
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In her remarks, she emphasized that refugee inclusion is not only a humanitarian imperative—it is a development priority. Achieving lasting transformation requires a whole-of-society approach, as no single institution can do it alone.
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During this month's UNCT meeting, Ms. Aïssa Touré, Country Manager of the African Development Bank Group, engaged the UN Country Team on opportunities to strengthen collaboration to finance the UN Cooperation Framework, scale innovative financing solutions and forge catalytic---
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partnerships to accelerate Rwanda’s Second National Strategy for Transformation (NST2) and the #SDGs.
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During his address, Minister @yusuf_murangwa underscored the urgent need to operationalize the Development Cooperation Policy, noting that success hinges on robust capacities, transparent systems, and seamless coordination. His message: we are ready to move forward without delay the moment it is approved.
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Co-chair of the DPCG, @AissaToureSarr1 highlighted that the Development Cooperation Policy marks a new chapter of strengthened collaboration, united in delivering impactful results for the people of Rwanda.
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Today, @AngelaZeleza, Head of RC's Office, joined Government officials, Partners and key stakeholders to validate the preliminary findings of the Vulnerability Profile of Rwanda and to facilitate an inclusive, multi-stakeholder dialogue on the country’s prospective graduation---
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from the LDC category. A key step towards the country's sustainable development targets.
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Today, @AngelaZeleza, Head of RC's Office, joined Government officials, Partners and key stakeholders to validate the preliminary findings of the Vulnerability Profile of Rwanda and to facilitate an inclusive, multi-stakeholder dialogue on the country’s prospective graduation--
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from the LDC category. A key step towards the country's sustainable development targets.
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UN Rwanda retweeted
.@UNRwanda RC a.i. @FatmataLSesay: -Commended #Rwanda's inclusive #AgriFoodSystem frameworks & called for stronger monitoring for impact -Urged financial institutions to better adapt to women agripreneurs' needs -Called for deeper dev`t collaboration for #RuralWomen`s empowerment
Climate resilient agri-food systems, #GenderEquality—neither is achieved without inclusive financing. Partners from #Rwanda`s agri-ecosystem explored strategies to transform financing gaps to catalytic investment for #RuralWomen`s productivity, resilience & economic empowerment.
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🌍 "What makes me most proud is knowing that my work contributes, in some small way, to advancing a shared vision for a better future." Listen to @AngelaZeleza, Head of Office of the @UNRwanda Resident Coordinator. #WomenInDiplomacyDay
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🌍 Today is #WomenInDiplomacy Day. Women are central to multilateralism and advancing the #SDGs. Hear from @LiekevandeWiel, @unicefrw Representative, as she reflects on what it means to serve with the @UN and @UNICEF. 👇 #WomenInDiplomacyDay #UNRwanda
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The Inaugural Convention on South-South and Triangular Cooperation comes to an end. Today @AngelaZeleza, Head of Office and Strategic Planning at the UN RCO, moderated a rich exchange on development financing, effective partnerships, and collective action for #SDGs
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The challenge, she said, is not only mobilizing resources but ensuring they are aligned with national priorities and sustainable outcomes. #FinancingForDevelopment
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The antidote to small is consolidation.” A key takeaway from today’s roundtable: collective action, aligned financing, and shared accountability are essential to achieving development outcomes at scale. #PartnershipsForDevelopment #GlobalGoals
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