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Aceh: Impressive physical rebuilding since the tsunami
Thursday, 23 December 2010, 12:04 pm | UNDP
Since the tsunami six years ago and the Peace Accords that followed a year later, the people of Aceh, Indonesia have achieved remarkable progress in the physical rebuilding of their communities, yet similar advances in key human development indicators remain ... More >>
Looking South: Pacific and Caribbean SIDS share experiences
Thursday, 9 December 2010, 1:31 pm | UNDP
[December 7, 2010 – Montego Bay, Jamaica] A film demonstrating South-South co-operation in action between the Caribbean and the Pacific was showcased at a signature Caribbean disaster risk management conference yesterday. More >>
Human Rights Day, Friday 10 December 2010
Thursday, 9 December 2010, 11:38 am | UNDP
GENEVA – Since the United Nations was established over 60 years ago, there have been dramatic advances in crafting and implementing a system of universal human rights – rights which are, under international law, applicable to each and every one of ... More >>
International Day of Persons with Disabilities
Friday, 3 December 2010, 10:23 am | UNDP
Action on behalf of persons with disabilities will be key to success of efforts to reduce poverty and achieve development goals, says UN Human Rights Chief The following statement was issued by the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Navi Pillay on ... More >>
Asian Countries Lead Development Progress
Tuesday, 9 November 2010, 5:55 pm | UNDP
Most developing countries made dramatic, and often underestimated, progress in health, education and basic living standards in recent decades, reveals a detailed new analysis of long-term Human Development Index (HDI) trends. More >>
Analysis Shows Poor Countries Making Faster Gains
Friday, 5 November 2010, 4:23 pm | UNDP
20th anniversary UNDP report finds long-term progress in health, education not determined by income; introduces new indices for gender, poverty, inequality More >>
Spotlight On Peace In Central African Republic
Tuesday, 21 September 2010, 3:57 pm | UNDP
The UN today called on the international community to increase aid to the Central African Republic to prevent a resumption of conflict in an impoverished country that is a prime target of UN efforts to consolidate peace in once violence-torn nations. More >>
Situation In Afghanistan, Iraq Top UN Chief's Talk
Tuesday, 21 September 2010, 3:54 pm | UNDP
Developments in Afghanistan, Iraq and the Middle East were among the topics discussed today in a meeting between Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon and Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad. More >>
Ban Urges Panel To Meet Sustainability Challenge
Tuesday, 21 September 2010, 3:52 pm | UNDP
Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today issued a challenge to the newly-created High-Level Panel on Global Sustainability to find a solution to challenge of lifting people out of poverty while promoting sustainable development. More >>
Continued Commitment Required For Pakistan Floods
Tuesday, 21 September 2010, 3:50 pm | UNDP
The challenge posed by the deadly floods in Pakistan require the international community's continued commitment to relief, recovery and reconstruction in the coming months, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon stressed today. More >>
UNDP Calls For USD 89m To Help Pakistanis
Tuesday, 21 September 2010, 3:42 pm | UNDP
The UN today appealed for just over US$2 billion for humanitarian and recovery needs for flood-ravaged Pakistan. Within the context of the UN response, the UNDP put forth a host of recovery programmes designed to help communities get back on their feet. More >>
UNDP Calls ToSupport Pakistan Early Recovery
Sunday, 19 September 2010, 1:08 pm | UNDP
Islamabad, Pakistan, 18 September 2010The United Nations appealed for just over US$2 billion for humanitarian and early recovery needs for flood-ravaged Pakistan. More >>
Internally displaced children are not second class
Wednesday, 15 September 2010, 12:55 pm | UNDP
The Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Children and Armed Conflict, Ms. Radhika Coomaraswamy, presented her annual report to the Human Rights Council during its 15th session in Geneva today in order to guide the Council’s future ... More >>
Tackling Corruption in the Pacific
Tuesday, 20 July 2010, 11:00 pm | UNDP
[Apia, 19 July 2010] “Resources lost to corruption are resources lost to the poor. This in turn slows the progress towards the achievement of the Millennium Development Goals.” More >>
30 Guadalcanal Victims Testified Before the TRC
Monday, 28 June 2010, 12:43 pm | UNDP
VISALE, 25 June – From Wednesday to Friday this week more 30 victims have testified in the second regional hearing by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission in Solomon Islands. By telling their stories, many of the victims express relief and a will ... More >>
Missing Navy sailor's name released
Friday, 18 June 2010, 12:53 pm | UNDP
The Royal Australian Navy can confirm the missing sailor presumed drowned, as 28 year old Leading Seaman (LS) Combat Systems Operator Andrew Wakely. More >>
Eight-point action agenda to reduce poverty
Friday, 18 June 2010, 12:51 pm | UNDP
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) launched, today, an extensive assessment of what must be done to advance sustainable development and reduce global poverty. The report, titled What Will It Take To Achieve The Millennium Development Goals? ... More >>
Fiji: Poor Excluded from Financial Services
Wednesday, 2 June 2010, 6:22 pm | UNDP
[Suva - June 02] About 109,000 households in Fiji miss out on savings, credit and other financial services. The untapped savings demand, largely present in the rural areas, stands at least FJD $70 million dollars. Further, the unmet demand for credit, ... More >>
Staking a Claim for Cambodia
Thursday, 27 May 2010, 2:11 pm | UNDP
Cambodia opened an international conference on mining today to discuss the country’s mineral resources sector and steps needed to “responsibly” develop it for the greater good of its citizens. More >>
Asia-Pacific Regional Economic Recovery Steps
Wednesday, 19 May 2010, 12:14 pm | UNDP
Government leaders of the Asia-Pacific region at a UN meeting in Korea today proposed common economic and financial measures aimed at ensuring Asia 's early rebound from the global economic crisis will foster broader economic growth across the Asia Pacific ... More >>
