第67会期麻薬委員会（CND）及び第33会期国連犯罪防止刑事司法委員会（CCPCJ）：議題4：戦略的運営及び行財政問題におけるステートメント（菊地信之公使参事官）（英語）
令和6年12月13日
Thank you, Mr. Chair.
On behalf of the Government of Japan, I extend our heartfelt gratitude to you and the UNODC Secretariat for your unwavering dedication in organizing this joint meeting of the Commissions.
Japan recognizes that the role of UNODC has become increasingly vital as the principles of a free and open international order, grounded in the rule of law, face unprecedented challenges. As a strategic partner, Japan is deeply committed to supporting UNODC’s activities, including enhanced financial contributions, to help achieve its Strategic Goals and Priorities referred to the UNODC Strategy 2021-2025 and we commend the effort and results made so far by the leadership of ED Ms. Waly of the Organization.
Over the past decade, Japan and UNODC have collaborated closely through annual Strategic Policy Dialogues to address evolving geopolitical, strategic and socio-economic challenges. In July we convened in Tokyo to chart our shared priorities for the next 3 years, building on the solid foundation of earlier Joint Plans of Action.
This year, Japan contributed $31 million to initiatives aimed at strengthening law enforcement capacity, fostering community engagement, and raising public awareness in key areas such as border security, border management, drug control, combating human trafficking, and counter and prevention of terrorism.
Japan hopes that, in the formulation and implementation of each project, due consideration will be given to gender parity, the environment and the protection of human rights, grounded in fairness, transparency and the rule of law, which are at the core of UNODC's mandate.
To sustain the organization’s impact, we emphasize the importance of efficiency, transparency and accountability in the administration of the Office. Timely and transparent financial statements and project reports are essential to maintaining donor confidence and accountability. Furthermore, strengthening public relations efforts is critical for fostering trust and understanding among taxpayers and parliaments in donor countries.
Given the financial challenges facing UNODC, we believe it is important to make effective use of program support costs (PSC) and to explore creative funding models. Japan expects the Secretariat to work towards developing a highly transparent funding model.
We also urge greater equity within the Secretariat’s staff composition, particularly in senior leadership, management posts and roles. We aspire to see recruitment processes that embody regional equity as well as gender balance, ensuring alignment with the principles of an inclusive and truly representative international organization.
Thank you for your kind attention.
On behalf of the Government of Japan, I extend our heartfelt gratitude to you and the UNODC Secretariat for your unwavering dedication in organizing this joint meeting of the Commissions.
Japan recognizes that the role of UNODC has become increasingly vital as the principles of a free and open international order, grounded in the rule of law, face unprecedented challenges. As a strategic partner, Japan is deeply committed to supporting UNODC’s activities, including enhanced financial contributions, to help achieve its Strategic Goals and Priorities referred to the UNODC Strategy 2021-2025 and we commend the effort and results made so far by the leadership of ED Ms. Waly of the Organization.
Over the past decade, Japan and UNODC have collaborated closely through annual Strategic Policy Dialogues to address evolving geopolitical, strategic and socio-economic challenges. In July we convened in Tokyo to chart our shared priorities for the next 3 years, building on the solid foundation of earlier Joint Plans of Action.
This year, Japan contributed $31 million to initiatives aimed at strengthening law enforcement capacity, fostering community engagement, and raising public awareness in key areas such as border security, border management, drug control, combating human trafficking, and counter and prevention of terrorism.
Japan hopes that, in the formulation and implementation of each project, due consideration will be given to gender parity, the environment and the protection of human rights, grounded in fairness, transparency and the rule of law, which are at the core of UNODC's mandate.
To sustain the organization’s impact, we emphasize the importance of efficiency, transparency and accountability in the administration of the Office. Timely and transparent financial statements and project reports are essential to maintaining donor confidence and accountability. Furthermore, strengthening public relations efforts is critical for fostering trust and understanding among taxpayers and parliaments in donor countries.
Given the financial challenges facing UNODC, we believe it is important to make effective use of program support costs (PSC) and to explore creative funding models. Japan expects the Secretariat to work towards developing a highly transparent funding model.
We also urge greater equity within the Secretariat’s staff composition, particularly in senior leadership, management posts and roles. We aspire to see recruitment processes that embody regional equity as well as gender balance, ensuring alignment with the principles of an inclusive and truly representative international organization.
Thank you for your kind attention.