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Pacific Parliaments Overcome Physical Barriers To Support Budget Analysis In Tonga
Monday, 11 May 2020, 6:47 pm | UNDP
(Nuku’alofa, Tonga) 11 May 2020 – In preparation for the tabling of the 2020-2021 national budget, which will also include the appropriation for the COVID-19 stimulus package, the Legislative Assembly of Tonga is benefitting from the remote support ... More >>
CSOs accelerate action for effective access to justice
Saturday, 1 February 2020, 11:35 am | UNDP
(Suva, Fiji) – The key role played by Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) in supporting people’s ability to effectively access justice in Fiji cannot be overemphasized. The EU and UNDP are providing support to CSOs to strengthen their ability to fulfill ... More >>
Study reveals justice needs and satisfaction in Fiji
Saturday, 19 October 2019, 5:11 pm | UNDP
(Suva, Fiji) - Every year approximately 100,000 Fijians encounter a legal problem and need access to mechanisms that lead to fair resolutions. This was revealed by the Justice Needs and Satisfaction in Fiji Report launched today by the Fiji Access ... More >>
Advancing Climate Resilience in the Pacific
Wednesday, 23 May 2018, 4:15 pm | UNDP
22 May 2018, Bangkok, Thailand: The impact of climate change reaches all aspects of human life in the Pacific. Policymakers must select the priority adaptation actions from many options. UNDP and UN Environment are empowering effective climate change ... More >>
Human rights advocates in Asia under attack
Friday, 18 May 2018, 1:48 pm | UNDP
In February, hundreds of Filipino participants in the peace process, environmental activists and human rights defenders were labeled “terrorists” by their own government. The security of the individuals on this list is at stake, and some have fled the ... More >>
New initiative to boost economic growth in Kiribati
Friday, 30 March 2018, 1:09 pm | UNDP
Tarawa, Kiribati – The Government of Kiribati through its Ministry of Commerce, Industries and Cooperatives today signed an agreement with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) on an initiative that will seek to foster income generation for ... More >>
“Floating Budget Analysis” to boost Parliaments’ capacity
Wednesday, 28 March 2018, 2:50 pm | UNDP
Honiara, Solomon Islands – Lessons from the budget analysis model applied by the Parliament of the Republic of Fiji has been replicated in the National Parliament of the Solomon Islands. The support during the 2018 budget process was facilitated ... More >>
Cook Islands Women Parliamentarians Caucus
Saturday, 10 March 2018, 2:15 pm | UNDP
Avarua, Cook Islands - With the establishment of the Women Parliamentarians Caucus, Cook Islands aims to further advance the effective participation of women at the highest decision-making body: the legislature. More >>
Regional Parliament Community Unite to Support Tonga
Thursday, 8 March 2018, 5:29 pm | UNDP
joint press release from the Legislative Assembly of Tonga and the United Nations Development Programme More >>
Japan Government Pen Deal to Support Six Pacific Parliaments
Monday, 5 March 2018, 8:20 pm | UNDP
Suva, Fiji - The Government of Japan today signed a USD$5.2m agreement with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) which will allow its current parliamentary development work to be scaled up and replicated to support six Pacific Parliaments. More >>
Cook Islands MPs briefed on proposed Ocean Legislation
Thursday, 8 February 2018, 7:38 pm | UNDP
Arorangi, Cook Islands - A two-day capacity building workshop designed for Members of the Cook Islands Parliament, provided the platform for open and robust discussions on the soon to be tabled Maritime Zones Bill and the Marine Resources Bill. More >>
New Zealand and UNDP Strengthen Partnership
Friday, 2 February 2018, 8:38 am | UNDP
Suva, Fiji – Vanuatu has become the fifth country in the Pacific to receive support from the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) through a three-year Parliament strengthening project with funding from the New Zealand Government’s Aid Programme. More >>
South-South Exchange Strengthening Public Account Committees
Wednesday, 13 December 2017, 1:52 pm | UNDP
Wellington, New Zealand — Strengthening the functioning of Public Accounts Committees (PAC) is essential for Pacific Parliaments to effectively scrutinize public finances. More >>
Celebrating volunteers’ contribution in humanitarian crises
Tuesday, 5 December 2017, 5:08 pm | UNDP
Today, countries in Asia and the Pacific and around the world celebrate International Volunteer Day (IVD). International Volunteer Day is a day to recognize and celebrate the contribution of volunteers worldwide in peace and development. This year, under ... More >>
Access to Information for People with Print Disabilities
Friday, 1 December 2017, 10:08 am | UNDP
New Issue Brief Calls for Greater Inclusion And Access to Information for People with Print Disabilities in Asia-Pacific More >>
Parties Have Important Role to Play in Democratic Societies
Wednesday, 20 September 2017, 9:45 am | UNDP
19 September 2017, Momi Bay, Fiji — The success of a democracy is measured in the everyday interactions between political institutions and the citizens they represent. Therefore, the participation of citizens in political parties offers unique opportunities ... More >>
South-South Cooperation initiative
Monday, 4 September 2017, 7:32 pm | UNDP
South-South Cooperation initiative to help countries prepare for climate-related disasters 4 September 2017 Suva, Fiji – The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) with support from the Government of India, through the newly established India-UN ... More >>
Businesses help build more resilient communities
Friday, 14 July 2017, 1:25 pm | UNDP
Businesses help build more resilient communities through combined efforts 13 July 2017, Port Vila, Vanuatu – Tropical Cyclone experiences in Vanuatu have proven the need to have partnerships at all levels in managing the impacts of disasters. More >>
Pacific Dialogue towards climate change risk insurance
Saturday, 1 July 2017, 3:05 pm | UNDP
Pacific Dialogue in Samoa initiates further steps towards critical climate change risk insurance for the region June 26, 2017, Apia – This week in Apia, Samoa , government officials from across the Pacific joined global experts from the private ... More >>
UNDP Releases VR Film 'Ground Beneath Her'
Tuesday, 25 April 2017, 12:34 pm | UNDP
UN Development Programme Releases VR Film 'Ground Beneath Her' United Nations Development Programme PRESS RELEASE More >>