On April 5, 2023, the UNASDG and the State of the African Diaspora (SOAD) signed a convention and a cooperation agreement.
According to these documents, « the UNASDG hereby confirms its willingness and intention to enter into long-term cooperation with the State of the African Diaspora, hereinafter referred to as "Diaspora". Likewise, the State of the African Diaspora hereby confirms its willingness and intention to enter into long-term cooperation with the intergovernmental organization UNASDG and both organizations fully recognize each other as a full sovereign body by signing this Agreement. »
As indicated in the convention, « the objectives of the cooperation are the smooth implementation and completion of projects and processes at the technical, environmental, economic, humanitarian and financial levels within the framework of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) »
The SDGs were defined by the United Nations in 2015 and include 17 objectives such as « no poverty », « no hunger », « clean water », « clean energy », « gender equality », « quality education », etc. The State of the African Diaspora is very involved in the SDGs, especially through its program to provide agribusiness and to create 25 smart cities in Africa and in the Diaspora, and is working with the UNASDG to raise financing for these initiatives. UNASDG is an Intergovernmental Organisation (IGO), a platform that provides the assurance of technological know-how and investments for the realization of the SDGs.
Upon signing the documents, Dr Louis-Georges Tin, Prime Minister of SOAD, stated : « The State of the African Diaspora is very happy to have this partnership with the UNASDG, that represents the United Nations in the area of the SDGs. These goals are very important for all the smart cities we are building in Africa and in the Diaspora. Together, we will seek for investors for our programs and work on how we can share experiences and exchange of innovative knowledge. »
Mr Patrick Meyer, President and Founder of the UNASDG, declared : « "It is my great honor to take such an important step of collaboration with the African State of Diaspora and to collectively take on this trustworthy challenge. Working closely together and with a determined like-minded team, we will be able to take a big step towards success and achieving the sustainable development goals on the African continent." »