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On 15th and 16th May, government officials, UN representatives, and key development partners gathered for the three Results Groups meetings for Seychelles, hosted by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, with participants joining both in person and online from around the world. These meetings serve as critical platforms for advancing collaboration, strategic planning, and accountability in support of Seychelles’ achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).At their core, the Results Groups help drive the implementation of the United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UNSDCF) 2024-2028, a strategic blueprint that aligns UN support with Seychelles’ national priorities and the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. By bringing together experts across sectors, the Results Groups ensure that development efforts are coordinated, inclusive, and impactful.What Are the Results Groups?At the heart of the UNSDCF, Results Groups unite policymakers, UN agencies, and development stakeholders to ensure that sustainable development initiatives are effectively planned, implemented, and monitored. Co-Chaired by the government and a UN representative each group focuses on a strategic priority—People, Planet, and Prosperity—to drive progress through collaboration, resource mobilization, and policy advocacy. Their work reinforces coherence, accountability, and impact, ensuring efforts align with Seychelles' long-term development vision.Advancing National Development GoalsPeople: Driving Social Progress Through CollaborationThe People Results Group works to improve access to healthcare, education, and social protection, ensuring inclusive policies that uplift communities and enhance long-term well-being. During the People Results Group meeting, government ministries, stakeholders, and UN agencies reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening Seychelles’ healthcare system, including developing a school-based pilot programme that addresses the sexual and reproductive health needs of adolescents, particularly those often left behind.Additionally, participants pledged greater efforts to combat drug abuse and gender-based violence, strengthening policies, laws, and institutional frameworks to improve investigation and prosecution of drug-related cases, ensuring alignment with national and international commitments.Prosperity: Supporting Sustainable Economic GrowthEconomic sustainability is central to Seychelles’ progress. The Prosperity Results Group focuses on economic diversification, entrepreneurship, and equitable development, helping to create jobs and enhance financial resilience. During the Prosperity Results Group meeting, participants emphasized the Pact for the Future as a key framework offering synergies with Seychelles’ ongoing development efforts. Recognizing Seychelles’ unique financial challenges as a high-income Small Island Developing State (SIDS), they underscored the need for innovative financing solutions to strengthen economic accessibility and resilience. Additionally, discussions highlighted the private sector’s vital role in sustainable development, emphasizing the importance of mobilizing businesses as partners to drive investment and long-term economic sustainability.Planet: Safeguarding Seychelles’ Environmental IntegritySeychelles’ natural environment is vital to its future. The Planet Results Group focuses on climate resilience, disaster risk reduction, and sustainable resource management, ensuring policies align with national priorities and global commitments.During the meeting, participants emphasized the urgency of addressing climate and environmental challenges through collective action. Key discussions included strengthening early warning systems, advancing risk financing strategies, and promoting sustainable practices in agriculture, fisheries, and mobility. Agencies and partners reaffirmed their commitment to innovative financing solutions, recognizing Seychelles’ unique vulnerabilities as a SIDS.Moving forward, collaboration and resource mobilization remain essential to translating environmental priorities into impactful action, ensuring long-term sustainability for Seychelles and its communities.Looking Ahead: Strengthening Coherence and AccountabilityBuilding on these commitments, the three Results Groups that convened this week reviewed progress, explored new opportunities, and identified key issues that will be tabled at the next high-level Joint Steering Committee meeting. There was an emphasis on joint programming to foster innovation and collaborative action. By drawing from the experiences of Kenya, Rwanda, and Zanzibar/Tanzania, participants gained valuable insights that catalyzed discussions on strengthening coordination, resource-sharing, and joint implementation across sectors.Throughout all the Results Groups meetings, the Pact for the Future was highlighted as a crucial framework for driving meaningful change in Seychelles. Closely linked to the Antigua and Barbuda Agenda for SIDS (ABAS) and the Seychelles UNSDCF, the Pact reinforces efforts to deliver on national development priorities and the SDGs. By leveraging these frameworks, stakeholders can ensure coherent and impactful progress that responds to Seychelles' unique challenges and ambitions.These discussions reaffirmed the importance of strategic coherence, ensuring Seychelles benefits from coordinated action, shared responsibility, and sustainable solutions. As Seychelles continues its sustainable development journey, the Results Groups remain essential platforms for coordination, innovation, and accountability—ensuring that collective efforts translate into lasting impact for People, Planet, and Prosperity.  , filtered_html