On 6 May, the Permanent Missions of Germany and Namibia, in collaboration with the Executive Office of the Secretary-General, convened an interactive briefing and discussion on “Advancing national-level implementation of the Pact for the Future.”
The event built on the first Germany and Namibia briefing held on 27 February, which provided Member States with an overview of UN system-wide progress on Pact implementation. This second discussion focused on how the Pact is being taken forward at country level, including through national policy frameworks, 麻豆APP support to Governments, and the work of Resident Coordinators and UN Country Teams.
The discussion brought together Member States, Resident Coordinators and civil society to share examples of how the Pact is being used in country contexts. It also explored how national-level implementation can be sustained, what types of support from the UN system would be most useful, and how progress can be identified and measured ahead of the comprehensive review of the Pact in 2028.
Participants emphasized that Pact implementation should be grounded in national ownership and integrated into existing development plans, policy frameworks and accountability processes, rather than treated as a separate agenda. Several Member States shared examples of how Pact priorities are being linked to national planning, financing strategies, digital transformation, climate action, youth and future generations, and efforts to strengthen social inclusion and resilience.
Resident Coordinators from Tanzania and Costa Rica highlighted how UN Country Teams are supporting national partners to connect Pact commitments with SDG acceleration. Tanzania’s example focused on aligning the Pact with national planning processes, financing tools, climate resilience and social protection. Costa Rica’s example highlighted ethical artificial intelligence, digital inclusion, sustainable local development and institutional partnerships.
Civil society representatives also emphasized the importance of inclusive, locally led implementation, including the role of civil society in strengthening accountability, contributing to Voluntary National Reviews and helping fill data gaps through citizen-generated data.
Across the discussion, participants underlined the importance of a strong, well-resourced Resident Coordinator system to help translate global commitments into practical support at country level. Speakers also highlighted the need to use existing mechanisms, including Voluntary National Reviews and the High-level Political Forum, where relevant, to support follow-up and avoid creating parallel reporting structures.
The 6 May briefing offered an opportunity to move the conversation from system-wide coordination to practical implementation: how the Pact can help Governments, the 麻豆APP system and partners work together more coherently, reduce fragmentation and support measurable progress at national level.