UN Reports Progress in Global Development Reforms

The United Nations has reported major advancements in its global development system reforms, with a goal to reach 1 billion people worldwide by 2025, providing essential services. According to the UN Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC), the UN has delivered food assistance to 121 million people and vaccinated 191 million children against measles.

Amina J. Mohammed, the UN Deputy Secretary-General, noted that the recognition of resident coordinators has increased from 62 percent in 2019 to 90 percent in 2025.

António Guterres, the UN Secretary-General, stated that 94 percent of governments consider UN development support effective, with an additional half a billion people gaining access to essential health services since 2018. However, Guterres warned that a decline in development finance poses a threat to future progress, as less than 1,700 days remain to meet the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals.

He urged member states to provide stable and flexible funding to sustain UN operational development efforts.