No: 297, 27 December 2010, Press Release Regarding the United Nations Development Cooperation Strategy Document (UNDCS)

The United Nations Development Cooperation Strategy Document (UNDCS) 2011-2015 has been signed in a ceremony held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on 27th December 2010.

The Strategy document which summarises Turkey’s development priorities and contributions that could be provided by the United Nations, has been prepared by the UN agencies and major implementing partners under the leadership of the Turkish Government. In this context, the objectives identified in the UNDCS are strongly aligned with the priorities outlined in our national plans and programs and they intend to support our national efforts towards the achievement of Millennium Development Goals.

The document also seeks to serve as a model for appropriate replication in other middle income countries.