DAVAO CITY, Aug. 13 -- Mindanao Development Authority (MinDA) Secretary Leo Tereso Magno reaffirmed the agency's partnership with the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) to advance inclusive and resilient development in Mindanao.

In a statement Thursday, Magno expressed appreciation for UNDP's technical expertise and convening capacity, noting that the partnership has already produced impactful initiatives such as the EU-funded Partnerships for Peace and Development, where MinDA serves as the government lead alongside the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao and the Office of the Presidential Adviser on Peace, Reconciliation and Unity (OPAPRU).

"We hope this meeting will lead to a practical roadmap, stronger resource m...