5 June 2026, New York - Statement on behalf of the European Union as a Donor at a Joint Meeting of the Executive Board of UNDP/UNFPA/UNOPS, UNICEF, UN-WOMEN, WFP Check against delivery President, Excellencies, Colleagues, I am delivering this statement on behalf of the European Union as a donor. The UN80 Initiative must deliver a step-change in how the UN Development System operates at country level. As a large donor, the EU’s priority is clear: act as one, respond faster, and drive greater