Pathfinder countries

Albania

Roadmap Development in Progress

The Government of Albania demonstrated strong political commitment at the Deputy Prime Ministerial level, underlining the will to pursue the objectives of the Global Accelerator in the country.
Policy mapping analysis initiated in collaboration with the UN Country Team to develop an implementation roadmap.

Cambodia

Roadmap Development in Progress

The Government of Cambodia demonstrated strong political commitment at the Deputy Economy and Finance Ministerial level, underlining the will to pursue the objectives of the Global Accelerator in the country.
A joint UN scoping mission took place between 28 August and 1 September 2023 to initiate the groundwork to collect information for developing the implementation roadmap and organized a. On September 1st, 2023 a diagnostic workshop convened with all key stakeholders to discuss the vision for the successful implementation of the Global Accelerator.

Colombia

Indonesia

Roadmap Development in Progress

The Government of Indonesia demonstrated strong political commitment at the National Development Planning Ministerial level, solidifying the will to pursue the objectives of the Global Accelerator in the country.
Lead by the Ministry of National Development Planning and in close collaboration with the UN Country Team, the Government of Indonesia has developed a comprehensive roadmap for the implementation of the Global Accelerator in the country in consultations with social partners.

Malawi

Roadmap Development in Progress

The Government of Malawi demonstrated strong political commitment at the Presidential level, underlining the will to pursue the objectives of the Global Accelerator in the country.
A joint UN scoping mission took place between 19 – 23 June 2023 to initiate the groundwork to collect information for developing a roadmap for the Global Accelerator with the participation of all the relevant ministries, social partners, development partners, and civil society.
The Government of Malawi partnered with the UN Country Team to host a roadmap development workshop from August 22nd to 24th, 2023 which yielded a comprehensive roadmap, setting the stage for subsequent consultations and ultimate endorsement.

Morocco

Initial Engagement with the Government

The Global Accelerator has initiated preliminary discussions with the Government of Morocco, engaging with representatives from the Ministry of Labour, Ministry of Finance, and Ministry of Foreign Affairs which demonstrates Morocco's active involvement and commitment to the Global Accelerator.
The Global Accelerator has begun exploring the alignment of its objectives with Morocco's national priorities.

Namibia

Roadmap Development in Progress

The Government of Namibia demonstrated strong political commitment, with confirmation at the Presidential level, solidifying the will to pursue the objectives of the Global Accelerator in the country.
A joint UN scoping mission took place between 31 January – 3rd February 2023 for initial consultations and dialogue.
On 25-26 July 2023, a national consultative and prioritization workshop was convened by the government with the participation of all key stakeholders to collect information and discuss a vision for the successful implementation of the Global Accelerator.
The Government of Malawi partnered closely with the UN Country Team to host a pivotal workshop to finalize the first draft of the roadmap on 24 August 2023 setting the stage for subsequent consultations and ultimate endorsement.

Nepal

Pakistan

Panama

Paraguay

Philippines

Rwanda

Senegal

Initial Engagement with the Government

The Global Accelerator started consultations with the Government of Senegal lead by the Ministry of Economy underlining the will of the government to pursue the objectives of the Global Accelerator in the country.
A first UN scoping mission was held in November 2022 followed by several consultations and technical meetings with the Government of Senegal, The UN Resident Coordinator and the UN Country Team.

Uzbekistan

Viet Nam

The countries involved in our mission

At the initial stage, the Global Accelerator will be implemented in a selected number of countries, also known as “pathfinders”, which have considerable potential to amplify investments in jobs and social protection and have expressed a commitment to do so.

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Pathfinder countries

What is a pathfinder country?

Pathfinder countries have considerable potential to amplify investments in jobs and social protection and have expressed a commitment to do so. The Global Accelerator’s Implementation Strategy will be adapted to each country’s specific context and circumstances, including those in fragile and post-conflict settings, and through strong system-wide country-level coordination.

What are the advantages of becoming a Global Accelerator Pathfinder country?

On demand access to dedicated specialised expertise: Pathfinder countries who want to benefit from the support of the Technical Support Facility (TSF) will have access to a dedicated global, regional and national hub of experts, specialised in the field of social protection, decent job creation, financing and just transitions.

Access to new funding opportunities: The Accelerator will be supported by new funding streams which will provide development cooperation support to implement the national roadmaps and play a catalytic role in the effectiveness of the relevant national financing strategies.

Guidance, tools and capacity development support for integrated strategies: The mutually reinforcing effects and virtuous cycle of integrated job creation and social protection strategies is at the heart of the Accelerator’s approach.

Development of integrated financing strategies: The Accelerator will support the development of coordinated streams of funding and financing (ODA; public resources; loans from MDBs, PDBs; investments from private sector).

Participating in high level global dialogue at Head of State level: The Global High-Level Coalition, which is part of the Governance structure of the Accelerator, will facilitate the review of progress and the reporting as part of high-level UN mechanisms, ensuring the continued required political buy-in and leadership needed to meet the ambitious goals of the Global Accelerator.

Knowledge sharing will play a key part in showcasing different country experiences and results: We have much to learn about policies that can integrate employment and social protection, facilitate just transitions and increase domestic resources.

What is the process for becoming a Global Accelerator pathfinder?

Some key elements need to be put in place, in order for a country to become a pathfinder country. The process could be initiated by the Resident Coordinator, members of UNCTs, or directly by the government. In all cases, the process will be led by governments at the national level in close collaboration with the UN. A general Terms of Reference is currently under development to help facilitate consultations on becoming Global Accelerator Pathfinders, in summary:

Engagement with the TSF: In countries where there is interest in exploring becoming a Pathfinder, a discussion should first be initiated with representatives of the TSF at global and country level and the Resident Coordinator.

Pathfinder criteria: A general set of criteria for becoming a Pathfinder country has been agreed through an extensive inter-agency process overseen by the Executive Office of the UN Secretary General. These criteria, as outlined above, should be reviewed and discussed with the TSF.

Country review: an initial country review should be undertaken by the TSF to identify priorities through which a country may most effectively achieve results and serve as a reference point for further consultations.

Cross-ministerial and national consultations: A number of consultations will be organized, with support of the UN. The process will vary by context, but with an outcome of developing a national Roadmap for the implementation of the Global Accelerator.