ECOSOC OAS 2026: South Africa on Aligning Financing and Policy

At the ECOSOC Operational Activities for Development Segment, Nelson Muffuh, UN Resident Coordinator in South Africa, reflects on how coordination can help align policy priorities, financing strategies and investment pipelines behind national development goals. Drawing on South Africa’s experience, he highlights the role of the Resident Coordinator system in connecting government, the UN system, international financial institutions, development partners and the private sector. His message is clear: where policy, partnerships and financing are aligned, progress becomes tangible.