Marshall Islands and UN endorse Country Implementation Plan 2025-2027

The Government of Marshall Islands and the United Nations have reaffirmed their enduring partnership for sustainable development with the endorsement of the Marshall Islands–UN Country Implementation Plan (CIP) 2025–2027. The plan outlines a shared roadmap to accelerate progress toward a more inclusive, resilient, and sustainable future for all communities across the islands.

The endorsement took place during the Joint Steering Committee (JSC) meeting held at the USP Campus in Majuro. The session was co-chaired by Deputy Chief Secretary, Government of Republic of Marshall Islands, Mrs. Abacca Anjain-Maddison and UN Resident Coordinator Micronesia, Mr. Mamadou Kane, with participation from senior government officials and UN agencies, both in person and virtually.

Discussions focused on national development priorities and how the UN system can best support the country’s goals under the National Strategic Plan (2020–2030), the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, and the 2050 Strategy for the Blue Pacific Continent.

“The United Nations remains deeply committed to supporting the Marshall Islands in its global advocacy and local action on climate change, addressing the Nuclear Legacy, and accelerating progress toward the Sustainable Development Goals,” said Mr. Mamadou Kane, UN Resident Coordinator Micronesia.

“The Government of the Republic of the Marshall Islands warmly welcomes Mr. Mamadou Kane on his appointment as the new Resident Coordinator for the UN Multi-Country Office (MCO) for Micronesia, and commends the growing presence of UN agencies in the region. We affirm our commitment to partnership and collaboration with the UN system,” said Deputy Chief Secretary Mrs. Abacca Anjain-Maddison.

A Roadmap for Partnership and Results

The Marshall Islands Country Implementation Plan 2025–2027 provides a unified framework for UN support to the Government of Marshall Islands. Built around the four pillars of the Pacific UN Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UNSDCF) — Planet, People, Prosperity, and Peace — it outlines coordinated actions to:

• Strengthen climate and ecosystem resilience through nature-based solutions and disaster preparedness.
• Expand inclusive health, education, and protection systems for outer island and vulnerable populations.
• Promote sustainable livelihoods and youth empowerment through innovation and economic inclusion.
• Reinforce governance, human rights, and gender equality, including addressing the Nuclear Legacy.

Detailed discussions focused on implementation mechanisms, emphasizing the central role of the Joint Steering Committee, Country Coordination Team, and thematic subgroups, supported by real-time monitoring. Participants also conducted a deep dive into pillar-level priorities, including climate resilience, disaster preparedness, health and education access, GBV response, livelihoods, youth skills, digital inclusion, and governance and justice reforms.

The meeting further underscored the importance of resource mobilization and partnerships, highlighting existing funding gaps and the need for coordinated financing. The value of national systems, traditional knowledge, and community-led approaches are principles of the CIP implementation.

With an estimated budget of USD 20.6 million, the Plan will guide UN programming for the next three years and will support resource mobilization, leveraging climate finance and regional partnerships.

“Together, we can turn this strategic framework into lasting impact for communities across the atolls and islands,” remarked Mr. Kane.

“The dialogue we’ve had today reflects the strength of our partnership and the shared commitment to ensuring that the CIP remains a responsive and effective tool for delivering real impact in the Marshall Islands,” said Deputy Chief Secretary, Mrs. Abacca Anjain-Maddison. 

The JSC concluded with the official signing of the Country Implementation Plan.