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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 >>
A look back as Koro continues to rebuild post Winston
Sunday, 16 October 2016, 9:08 pm | UNDP
A look back as Koro continues to rebuild post Winston Eight months since Tropical Cyclone Winston devastated the South Pacific Island nation of Fiji, the United Nations Development Programme’s (UNDP) recovery efforts in partnership with the Fiji Government ... More >>
Tuvalu uses ridge-to-reef approach to sustain livelihoods
Thursday, 25 August 2016, 1:17 pm | UNDP
Funafuti, Tuvalu: Coastal fishery stocks have sustained island communities for generations in Tuvalu but is under increasing pressure due to the impacts of climate change and unsustainable fishing practices. More >>
Easing the MPs into their new role
Tuesday, 15 March 2016, 2:48 pm | UNDP
16th March 2016 – UN Women and UNDP, in partnership with the Office of the Clerk and Legislative Assembly (OCLA) and other Government Ministries, have prepared a training session for the members of the Cabinet on the 2030 Agenda and the Sustainable ... More >>
Helen Clark on Death of Boutros Boutros-Ghali
Wednesday, 17 February 2016, 10:54 am | UNDP
UNDP is deeply saddened by the death of former UN Secretary-General Boutros Boutros-Ghali today. Mr. Boutros-Ghali led the United Nations admirably at a challenging time in its history for five years from January 1992. In those turbulent times, the United ... More >>
Tonga celebrates International Day of Democracy
Thursday, 10 September 2015, 8:42 am | UNDP
Nukualofa, Tonga – Tonga citizens will gather on 15 September, 2015 to recognize the International Day of Democracy in a day-long workshop of discussions, presentations, and breakout groups focused on ‘Making Space for Women’ in the country’s democratic ... More >>
Youths to participate in capacity development workshop
Tuesday, 8 September 2015, 10:12 am | UNDP
Youth representatives from Ba, Lautoka, Nadi, and Sigatoka areas will gather in Nadi from 9 to 11 September, for the final in a series of four workshops aimed at identifying youth challenges and sharing information and experiences on available opportunities, ... More >>
Tongan youth add voices to Sustainable Development Goals
Wednesday, 19 August 2015, 9:47 am | UNDP
Over 100 youth from around Nuku’alofa, gathered on August 12 to celebrate International Youth Day in the country’s capital with a day-long activities, including panel discussions on the new Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), art activities, and ... More >>
Meeting of South-South female Legislative Clerks
Thursday, 23 April 2015, 4:37 pm | UNDP
(Tonga) - Parliamentary Clerks from three Pacific Island nations gathered recently to discuss experiences and share lessons learned from working in the Legislative Assemblies of Fiji, Solomon Islands, and Tonga. More >>
Vanuatu: thousands remain in need of water, food, shelter
Monday, 13 April 2015, 9:54 am | UNDP
Port Vila, Vanuatu (10 April 2015) – Almost one month after Cyclone Pam came through the archipelago of Vanuatu, the Government-led response is in urgent need of funding to continue basic humanitarian relief efforts such as food, safe drinking water and ... More >>
