The sustainable development cooperation partnership between the Congolese government and the United Nations system in the DRC, known as “Fatshimétrie”, represents a significant step towards achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in the country.
The signing of this cooperation framework on December 6, 2024 marks a mutual commitment between the parties to support the country’s development vision until 2030. Focused on four strategic priorities – inclusive and sustainable economic growth, effective governance, access to basic social services, and natural resource management – this partnership aims to strengthen actions and harmonize interventions to achieve the set objectives.
Indeed, this document goes far beyond a simple written agreement. It represents an ambitious roadmap, developed jointly with all stakeholders, to support the DRC in the implementation of its National Strategic Development Program. This is a concrete commitment to mobilize the necessary resources and expertise, emphasizing the need to align each action with national priorities.
The vision shared by the signatories reaffirms the importance of this partnership to meet the multiple challenges facing the country. The representatives of the Congolese government emphasize their historical responsibility to build a future of peace, prosperity and sustainability for every Congolese citizen. In praising the initiative, they emphasize the urgent need for a sincere and coherent collective commitment to guarantee a better future for the population.
The “Fatshimétrie” cooperation framework is presented as a key instrument to guide and support development activities in the DRC, in accordance with the United Nations 2030 Agenda. It demonstrates the common desire to work together in a coordinated and effective manner to promote harmonious and sustainable development in the country.
In conclusion, this framework for cooperation for sustainable development between the Congolese government and the United Nations system in the DRC draws a promising horizon for a better future. By joining forces and resources, the partners are committed to working together to transform challenges into opportunities and realize a shared vision of progress and prosperity for all Congolese citizens.