Support to the Sahel region

The Economic and Social Council adopted a resolution on “Support to the Sahel region” (E/RES/2020/2) on 10 December 2019 aimed at better coordinating support to Sahel region of Africa. The Council stressed the need for strengthening collective and integrated engagement across the Sahel region in line with existing frameworks and welcomed the strengthened cooperation between the United Nations and African Union. The resolution is a reminder of the region’s severe security, development and humanitarian challenges. It highlights the importance of the Sustainable Development Goals and the need to provide opportunities for young people.

The resolution requested the Secretary-General to report, within existing resources, and the Council receives reports annually for consideration.

 

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