Kazakhstan discusses the priorities of the Official Development Assistance

Almaty, 9 November 2023 - To discuss cooperation priorities within the official assistance programme and the principles of effective development cooperation, an international briefing titled "Partnership for Effective Development" was held in Almaty today. The event was organized by KazAID and the Association for Civil Society Development (ARGO) with the support of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Kazakhstan.

The event brought together more than 20 representatives of civil society organizations from Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan whose activities are focused on addressing gender equality, financial literacy, community development, telemedicine, and other issues. The briefing featured plenary sessions with presentations by representatives of KazAID, ARGO, and experts from the non-governmental sector in Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan.

The outcomes of the briefing will help identify the needs of countries and priority areas for effective partnership within the KazAID official assistance programme. These recommendations will contribute to horizontal cooperation for development based on the principles of solidarity, reciprocity, and human rights.

Official Development Assistance (ODA) is the state support provided by the Republic of Kazakhstan to other countries on a grant basis to achieve sustainable development goals. The national operator for ODA is the Kazakhstan Agency of International Development (KazAID), a subordinate organization of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan. KazAID implements projects for Central Asian countries and coordinates the Republic of Kazakhstan's efforts in providing foreign assistance and promoting international development.

 

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KazAID - The Kazakhstan Agency of International Development serves as the national operator of the Republic of Kazakhstan in the field of official development assistance. The organization works to strengthen cooperation between Kazakhstan and other countries, aiming to improve the quality of life for people and promote sustainable development in the region. =

The UN Development Programme is the lead UN agency fighting to end the injustice of poverty, inequality, and climate change. Working with our broad network of experts and partners in more than 170 countries, we help nations to build integrated, lasting solutions for people and planet.

ARGO - The Association for Civil Society Development is a key player in enhancing civil society and promoting civic engagement in Kazakhstan and Central Asia.