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13 Feb 2014
Helen Clark: Speech at the London High Level Conference on Illegal Wildlife Trade
Speech at the London High Level Conference on Illegal Wildlife Trade, United Kingdom
Excerpt
I thank the Government of the United Kingdom for hosting this important conference on illegal wildlife trade.
This vile trade is a development, environmental, and security challenge. It is pushing vulnerable and endangered species toward extinction, fuelling corruption and conflict, and putting lives and livelihoods at risk. At UNDP, we are committed to helping to stop this trade, contributing through our global presence and our expertise in governance, the rule of law, poverty eradication, and environmental protection…

12 Feb 2014
Investment in early childhood and youth vital for future of development in Panama
Panama – Building an equitable future in Panama that leaves no gaps in human development requires more and better investment in children and youth, according to a new report launched today by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).

Panama’s national Human Development Report – ‘the Future is Now! Early Childhood, Youth and the Formation of Skills for Life’ outlines the critical importance of early childhood and youth for the country’s development, and calls for urgent action on issues ranging from parenting practices that foster and encourage the capacities of children to public policies designed to expand opportunities for young people.

Despite being among the most economically privileged countries in the region with a gross national per capita income of US$ 8,100, at current prices, Panama nevertheless faces challenges in youth training that represent a serious obstacle to its development. In Panama’s dynamic economy, the rapidly changing demands of the labour market contrast with a low supply of training for work…

10 Feb 2014
Building the link to home ownership, CEMEX joins the Business Call to Action
Leading building materials company, CEMEX has announced it will join the Business Call to Action (BCtA) with a commitment to ensure that more than 150,000 low-income families have access to safe and affordable housing by 2016.