The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has entered into new partnerships with Pakistan to develop innovative solutions to end corruption and increase accountability. UNDP Pakistan Country Director Ignacio Artaza, Fayyaz Yasin of Accountability Lab and Syed Raza Ali of Peace and Justice Network signed two new agreements. Corruption and lack of accountability undermine countries efforts to achieve Sustainable Development Goals, particularly SDG-16, to build peace, justice and strong institutions, Ignacio Artaza said while addressing the ceremony. Through partnerships with Accountability Lab and Peace and Justice Network, UNDP would work with the government to test innovative solutions to Pakistan’s corruption challenges, Ignacio Artaza said. In Pakistan, UNDP works closely with government, communities and civil society in support of robust, inclusive and transparent institutions that benefit all Pakistanis, including the most marginalized.

Source: Pakistan Today December 12, 2017 18:56 UTC