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12 November 2009 UNDP works to rebuild peace, fellowship amongst youth in Sri Lanka A small Tamil community was in the news for a slightly unusual reason: it was hosting Sinhalese school children and teachers from the Matara district in southern Sri Lanka for a sporting event. 04 November 2009 UNDP boosts recovery in earthquake-hit Padang UNDP boosted its recovery support in Indonesia this week, bringing in more heavy equipment to remove badly damaged homes, schools, mosques, and by fielding experts to work alongside government to reduce the impact of future earthquakes. Go to Press Release 03 November 2009 Supporting the electoral process in Bangladesh The Bangladesh Election Commission, with the support of UNDP and other international organizations, is working to make the process sustainable and permanent. 28 October 2009 UNV programme mourns the deaths of two volunteers in Afghanistan The United Nations Volunteers (UNV) programme is deeply saddened by the tragic deaths of two UNV volunteers. Go to Press Release 28 October 2009 Statement by the Secretary-General on the Attack in Kabul 28 October 2009 UN attack in Kabul The United Nations spokesperson in Afghanistan Adrian Edwards, has confirmed that six UN staff members were killed this morning during an attack at a guesthouse in Kabul. Other UN staff members were injured. 26 October 2009 The UN at 64: Climate Change in the Spotlight The United Nations turns 64 on 24 October 2009. To celebrate this day, UNDP staff organized a variety of events engaging the general public and government officials, and raising awareness on key development issues. 19 October 2009 UNDP strengthens local governments in Cambodia UNDP efforts to strengthen local governments in Cambodia has resulted in the rapid and streamlined construction of a number of much-needed infrastructure projects. 14 October 2009 Bhutan takes lead in dialogue on democracy in Asia Twelve Asian countries participated in the first Regional Conference on Deepening and Sustaining Democracy in Asia, organized by the Centre for Bhutan Studies on behalf of the Royal Government of Bhutan and UNDP. Go to Press Release 09 October 2009 UNDP responds to the Asia Pacific disasters The Asia Pacific region has been struck by a series of multiple disasters that have killed more than 1,500 people, and affected upwards of 7 million others. UNDP, along with other UN agencies, reacted quickly, immediately deploying crisis management teams to support governments in the aftermath. 08 October 2009 Clark: Cluster Meeting - UNDP Regional Bureau for Asia and the Pacific
07 October 2009 Clark meets with Thai officials; visits UNDP-supported project UNDP Administrator Helen Clark met with Thailand Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva and Minister of Foreign Affairs Kasi Piromya in Bangkok. She also visited a project aimed at improving the livelihoods of local fishermen by increasing the population of blue swimmer crabs. 05 October 2009 Fish making a comeback thanks to Cambodians’ conservation efforts Villagers were spurred into action by concerns that an out-of-control catch long practiced by their fellow residents was threatening to wipe out fish species from the lake. Their efforts have now paid off. Page: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 ... 19 Next > |
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