Statement by the Deputy Permanent Representative of Brazil to the United Nations, Ambassador Norberto Moretti, at the presentation of the UNDP Regional Programme documents - August 25th, 2025

Mr. President,

Madam Assistant Administrator,

Brazil welcomes the presentation of the UNDP Regional Programmes for the period 2026–2029, in particular the one for Latin America and the Caribbean. This document appropriately derives from the Strategic Plan, while adding regional granularity by identifying the structural challenges faced by our region.
We support its adoption. At the same time, my delegation wishes to highlight a few, essential considerations for its effective implementation.

First, Brazil recommends that the Regional Bureau for Latin America and the Caribbean establish a mechanism for periodic dialogue with national focal points. Such a mechanism would serve two purposes:

- allow for discussion of potential regional cooperation initiatives in areas where UNDP could add value as an implementation partner; and

- ensure that national cooperation authorities are directly informed of initiatives supported under the Regional Programme.

Second, Brazil stresses that any activities foreseen with subnational entities, non-governmental organizations, or private sector actors must be discussed and approved beforehand by the relevant national authorities in charge of international cooperation. This is indispensable to guarantee alignment with each country’s development priorities.

Third, we consider that activities related to resource mobilization — whether from public or private sources — should be understood as complementary and integrated to the financing-for-development strategies defined by national governments. Regional initiatives must remain sensitive to the specific circumstances associated with financial matters in each country.

Finally, Mr. President, Brazil recalls that the concept of “human security” does not enjoy a multilateral definition, and should therefore be avoided. Likewise, we do not find it appropriate to classify developing countries engaged in South-South cooperation as “non-traditional donors”, as the very nature of these exchanges is distinct from traditional cooperation modalities.

With these considerations, Brazil is prepared to join consensus on the adoption of the Regional Programme for Latin America and the Caribbean.

I thank you.