GB.349/INS/5

Developments in the United Nations system

This document responds to the request by the Governing Body at its 346th Session (October–November 2022) for a report on the developments in the United Nations (UN) system since that session. It covers progress towards the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, including through the Global Accelerator on Jobs and Social Protection for Just Transitions, the follow-up to the UN Secretary-General’s report Our Common Agenda and the implementation of the reform of the UN development system, highlighting the measures taken by the Office in that regard. It should be read in conjunction with document GB.349/INS/5(Add.1), which provides an update on the outcome of the Sustainable Development Goals Summit held on 18 and 19 September 2023. The Governing Body is invited to request the Director-General to take its views and guidance into account regarding the ILO’s further contribution to and engagements in the UN system. It is also invited to request the Director-General to provide an updated report to it at its 352nd Session (October–November 2024) on the developments at the UN level and the measures taken by the Office in that regard (see the draft decision in paragraph 50).