UNDP United Nations Development Programme [to 11 July 2015]

UNDP United Nations Development Programme [to 11 July 2015]
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Selected Press Releases
International community pledges more than five billion dollars to help recovery of Ebola-affected countries
Jul 10, 2015
The international community has pledged more than five billion dollars to support Guinea, Liberia and Sierra Leone in their efforts to recover from the devastating effects of Ebola, at a high level United Nations Conference in New York today (Friday).

UN urges continued solidarity to help the Ebola-affected countries get to zero cases, stay at zero cases, and recover
Jul 10, 2015
New York – United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today called upon the international community to show continued solidarity with Guinea, Liberia and Sierra Leone in their efforts to recover from the devastating effects of Ebola.

As Ebola resurfaces, Liberia focuses on staying at zero cases
Jul 10, 2015
When a new Ebola case was confirmed in Liberia, almost two months after the country was declared free from the disease, the country’s active case finders spurred into action.

Mexico-based Contigo joins the Business Call to Action with commitment to improve women’s livelihoods
Jul 9, 2015
Mexico City — Contigo, a major financial services provider in Mexico, joined the Business Call to Action (BCtA) with a commitment to launch a home improvement loan product aimed at reaching 25,000 under-served families by 2019.

Helen Clark: Opening Speech at the Technical Consultations of the International Ebola Recovery Conference
Jul 9, 2015 New York, USA

Japan and UNDP team up to take small arms off the streets of Côte d’Ivoire
Jul 9, 2015
The Government of Japan and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) are extending a vast initiative to curb the proliferation of small arms and light weapons in Côte d’Ivoire, just three months ahead of the country’s presidential election.

Helen Clark: Speech at the Opening Ceremony of the Skills and Technology Accelerating Rapid Transformation (START) Technology for Sustainable Development Programme
Jul 8, 2015 New York, USA

MDGs produced most successful anti-poverty movement in history: UN report
Jul 6, 2015
The Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) have produced the most successful anti-poverty movement in history and will serve as a springboard for the new sustainable development agenda to be adopted this year, according to the final MDG report launched today by United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon.