An independent United Nations expert on foreign debt and human rights has called on Japan to adopt a rights-based approach to its international development cooperation, following a four-day mission to the country.
A United Nations forum on development cooperation today ended for a call for increased collaboration and accountability among countries, and incorporation of sustainability objectives.
The United Nations Deputy Secretary-General today called for stronger and more innovative cooperation between developing countries, particularly neighbouring States, to tackle global challenges such as poverty, hunger and climate change.