Enhancing transparency and results-based management at the regional level

Driven by the UN SG’s recommendation # 2 on institutionalizing and strengthening knowledge management, Task Force 2 focuses on developing, and enhancing visibility and accessibility to the African UN regional knowledge assets. This includes the African UN Knowledge Management Hub, the Africa UN Hub on COVID-19, the Africa UN Regional Expertise Repository, and a Community of Practice (CoP) platform for the OIBCs. The Co-convenors of this task force (ECA & ILO) are working with several participating UN agencies and building a Community of Practice (Co

OIBC 6 is a cross-cutting coalition to support the work of the SRSGs/SEs and UNCTs by providing an on-demand framework to act on cross-pillar collaboration between SRSGs/SEs working on critical political and related strategies on one hand, and RCP Regional Directors of the UNDS on the other. The objective is to spotlight cross-pillar work of the UN in Africa by bridging political, peace, security, and development streams in sub-regions where such SE/SRSGs are operating. The Co-convenor of this coalition, UN Special Envoys (SEs) and Special Represent

OIBC 4 focuses on fostering climate action and resilience including loss and damage adaptation, food systems & food security. The Co-convenors of this coalition (UNEP, FAO, UNDP & UNECA), are working with several UN agencies and partners in areas related to SDG 1, 2, 3, 6, 7, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15 & 17, and building a network for experts to connect and share knowledge in a Community of Practice (CoP).

OIBC 3 focuses on promoting the use of new technologies and digital solutions for transformational education, youth and women empowerment, and well-being. The Co-convenors of this coalition (UNESCO, UNFPA & ILO) are working with several UN agencies and partners in areas related to SDG 1, 3, 4, 5, 8, 9 & 10, and building a network of experts to connect and share knowledge in a Community of Practice (CoP).