page to be developed inc.
country overview .e.g. geographical, population, government, economic rating (OECD), peace rating (GPI)
Govt commitment to the implementing the SDGs with examples (ref: MFAT, MSD)
- https://www.mfat.govt.nz/en/peace-rights-and-security/work-with-the-un-and-other-partners/new-zealand-and-the-sustainable-development-goals-sdgs/
future actions (government policies, political parties, organisations, citizens)
Small south pacific nation
- population 4.7 million (2017)
- Stable multi-party democracy with proportional representation
Peaceful and wealthy
- The Global Peace Index rating 2017: fifth most peaceful country on earth
- The OCED rating 2017:
National Leadership
- growing the economy
- improving living standards
- health and education
- creating jobs
- increasing the supply of affordable housing
- encouraging women in leadership
- keeping our communities safe, and
- protecting our environment
International Leadership
- elimination of fisheries subsidies that contribute to illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing
- eliminating fossil-fuel subsidies
- promoting an open, rules-based trading system under the WTO
- advocating for small island developing states
- promoting the Global Research Alliance
- maintaining special focus on oceans issues
International Aid
The Aid Programme is supporting ambitious targets for the region in terms of expanded access to affordable, reliable and clean energy and increased economic and food security benefits from sustainable fisheries and aquaculture.