By: Editorial
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and the Ministry of Finance (MINFIN) signed the memorandum of understanding that formalizes the technical cooperation of the two institutions in the field of the General State Budget.
According to the press release that NA had access to this Monday, taking into account the entities’ mutual interest in establishing a cooperative relationship, based on the dissemination and promotion of the preparation of the OGE, as well as citizen participation in finances public institutions in the country, the memorandum of understanding aims to promote platforms for dialogue within the General State Budget, with the preparation of debate and pedagogical events, as well as the preparation of studies and analyzes that provide a greater understanding of the premises of the OGE to the public.
In order to leverage the knowledge of communities and civil society on the subject, MINFIN and UNICEF agree to provide each other with cooperation for Development and publication of content on policies and programs to promote and advance the rights of especially children, young people and women through the exchange of experiences, sharing of knowledge in their common efforts to support the Government and the Angolan population, through communication actions, institutional and human training, joint communication and advocacy projects as well as the preparation of studies and analyzes that strengthen the sustainable and inclusive development of Angola.
On the occasion of signing the aforementioned document, Ivan Yerovi, Representative of UNICEF in Angola, highlighted that the formalization of this partnership represents a positive step towards citizen participation in Angola’s public finances, reinforcing that “UNICEF reiterates its commitment to working with the ministry of finance and with civil society to promote greater participation in the different stages of the OGE, with the aim of improving the level and quality of social investment, especially in those that directly impact the development of children and their communities”, concluded the representative from the United Nations Children’s Fund.
The scope of this cooperation also includes technical contributions to the budget and consultation with civil society and the preparation of studies and analyzes focusing on finance and social development.