UNDP United Nations Development Program [to 1 February 2014]

UNDP  United Nations Development Program [to 1 February 2014]
http://www.us.undp.org/content/undp/en/home.html

30 Jan 2014
Use HIV lessons to fend off new regional health threats, urges UNDP
Many of the policies and approaches used to reduce new HIV infections in Asia and the Pacific could be effective in stemming the growing threat of diseases like cancer, heart disease, diabetes and other emerging development issues, says a new UN Development Programme (UNDP) report.

30 Jan 2014
Better and more timely data can transform development, experts agree
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is hosting a three-day conference, Data and Accountability for the Post-2015 Development Framework, which brings together data experts and statisticians from around the world to discuss how development practitioners can make the call for a ‘data revolution’ real.

29 Jan 2014
Rebeca Grynspan: Introductory Statement at the Presentation of the Strategic Framework of the United Nations Office for South-South Cooperation Executive Board of UNDP, UNFPA and UNOPS
United Nations, New York

29 Jan 2014
Helen Clark: Launch of UNDP Report, “Humanity Divided: Confronting Inequality in Developing Countries”
Diplomat Ballroom, Millennium Hotel, New York

29 Jan 2014
Humanity remains deeply unequal despite impressive progress, says UNDP report
A sustained reduction in inequality requires a shift to more inclusive growth patterns – supported by redistributive polices and changes in social norms – says a report launched today by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Administrator Helen Clark.

28 Jan 2014
Marta, Gattuso and Vieri among the nine new players joining the 11th annual Match Against Poverty
Brazilian female football striker Marta Vieira da Silva joins the Match for the second time, with proceeds to support recovery efforts in the Philippines.

27 Jan 2014
Global Easy Water project joins Business Call to Action by providing low-cost irrigation systems for rural farmers
Global Easy Water Products (GEWP), a leading social enterprise has joined the Business Call to Action (BCtA) with plans to provide low-cost micro irrigation systems for smallholder farmers in India. The company expects to reach 300,000 families and small hold farmers with its innovative technology by 2018.

27 Jan 2014
Helen Clark: First Regular Session of the UNDP Executive Board
Statement of Helen Clark, UNDP Administrator to the First Regular Session of the UNDP Executive Board 2014.

27 Jan 2014
New Constitution a Historic Landmark on Journey to Democracy for Tunisia
First democratic constitution in ‘cradle of Arab Spring’ hailed for strong commitment to human rights, promotion of gender equality