Press Release

Launch of the gender analysis for national roadmap

01 April 2021

The United Nation Population Foundation (UNFPA) presented the virtual launch of the gender analysis for a national roadmap for a more sustainable financial system in Suriname that will reorient the flow of international and local resources toward more inclusive and sustainable actions on Friday, March 12, 2021.

UNFPA in partnership with UNDP, UNEP, FAO, and government entities will support the development of a National Roadmap for a Sustainable Financial System, to realize national development and climate change objectives through a joint project. The system must re-orient the flow of international and local resources toward more inclusive and gender responsive sustainable actions. It is intended to mobilize significantly new and additional financial resources from all sources. The creation of the sustainable financial system is in line with the implementation of sustainable forest management and nature-based solutions linked to Suriname priorities, while strengthening scientific and technical cooperation and partnerships.

During the Launch, Judith Brielle –Liaison Officer of UNFPA in Suriname and Annette Tjon Sjie Fat, the consultant who was hired to carry out the gender analysis, presented. In order to be able to carry out the analysis, Mrs. Annette will work closely with financial organizations and institutions in Suriname, civil society and other groups

Adley Breeveld

Adley Breeveld

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UN entities involved in this initiative

FAO
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
UNDP
United Nations Development Programme
UNEP
United Nations Environment Programme
UNFPA
United Nations Population Fund

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