UNDP United Nations Development Programme [to 10 May 2014]
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08 May 2014
Six months since Haiyan: A promising start to recovery in the Philippines
Six months ago on 8 November 2013, Typhoon Haiyan, the most deadly storm to ever make landfall in the country and strongest tropical cyclone in history, killed more than 6,200 people and left over 4 million homeless. More than 1,000 are still missing.
08 May 2014
Six months since Haiyan, Konno donates money for Philippine rebuilding
Japanese actress and writer Misako Konno has donated 1 million yen (approximately US$ 10,200) to the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) to help rebuild the Philippines following devastating Typhoon Haiyan.
08 May 2014
Six months on from Haiyan: Physical recovery progress is clear, but long-term focus should be on poverty
Six months after one of the strongest tropical storms ever recorded hit the Philippines, UNDP says that though the physical signs of recovery are impressive, much needs to be done to prevent the storm from continuing to exacerbate suffering in the country.
07 May 2014
International Aid Transparency Initiative Annual Report – Progress made, but still more to do to achieve greater transparency
Today marks the publication of the second International Aid Transparency Initiative (IATI) annual report, which looks at progress made from January to December 2013. The IATI Annual Report demonstrates that IATI is truly a multi-stakeholder movement and is gaining momentum.
05 May 2014
In Cameroon, UNDP Africa Chief calls on partners to redouble efforts on development goals
Although it is the sixth largest economy in Africa, and has abundant natural resources, Cameroon remains off track to meet most of the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), even though progress has been made in areas such as universal primary school education and access to water.
5 May 2014
United Nations opens up channels for direct participation of people in international decisions
The United Nations will devote the first week of May to getting out the vote for its MY World opinion poll, organizing a multitude of activities in more than 50 countries to raise awareness of and boost global participation in its efforts to foster a conversation with the world’s citizens that will better inform future international policy-making.
05 May 2014
Helen Clark: Closing Remarks at The Abu Dhabi Ascent Conference in Support of Climate Summit 2014
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