Improved Access to GBV Support Services in Yemen
New mobile application improves access to support services for survivors of Gender-Based Violence. Aden and Lahj, Yemen: With support from the Government of Japan, the United Nations Development...
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Search helpEarly warning system helps farmers survive floods and droughts
UNDP-supported centre in Puntland sends messages to farmers so they can protect their families and livestock before disaster strikes Somalia is no stranger to floods and droughts — or to the crop...
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Lessons Learned and Strategies for Local Manufacturing of PPE for COVID-19 Response based on Literature Review, Experience, and Case Study from Turkey: USHAŞ
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is an important measure in preventing transmission of COVID-19, not only in healthcare settings, diagnostic, and treatment centers but also in daily activities of...
“It could have been worse”: How Samoa is building resilience to floods in its capital
It could have been worse. That’s what Lagi Keresoma, a resident of Samoa’s capital Apia, said about the effects of the floods that inundated her property and many others in the area on the morning of...
Seguridad humana en el posacuerdo: El sector privado en la construcción de paz en Colombia
El conflicto armado colombiano ha dejado por más de 50 años un impacto devastador en el desarrollo económico y el crecimiento del sector privado en las regiones del país. Este contexto se ve agravado...
Human security in post-peace agreement context: Private sector and peacebuilding in Colombia
Colombia’s internal armed conflict has left a devastating impact on the economic development and private sector growth of the country’s regions for over 50 years. This context has been aggravated by...
Turkey + 1 more
UNDP Turkey has discussed Violence against Refugee Women and Prevention Mechanisms
Every year, globally, during 16 days between 25 November International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women and 10 December International Day for the Human Rights, “16 Days Activism...
Building stronger, safer homes in disaster-prone Bhutan
When Pema Lhamo, 50, from Thasa in Tsirang district built her new home recently, she did everything to make sure it would be able to withstand quakes, windstorms, fire and other disasters. Thanks to...
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Russia supports building climate resilience in Tajikistan
Dushanbe, 25 December 2020 – UNDP in Tajikistan hold a steering committee meeting to review the activity of two projects, aimed at building climate resilience in Tajikistan, which are funded by the...
Les volontaires communautaires du PNUD appuient les autorités maliennes contre la pandemie (COVID-19) au Mali
C'est dans un contexte sécuritaire et socio-économique déjà fragile, que la pandémie du COVID 19, crise sanitaire et humanitaire, affecte le Mali depuis 9 mois. L'accès aux services sociaux de base,...
Lebanon + 2 more
Lebanon: Inter-Agency Coordination - 2020 November Statistical Dashboard
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First “Cash for Work” initiative in Libya launched in Abu Salim
Abu Salim – As part of its effort to help conflict-affected people in Libya to have access to a temporary work opportunity for income generation, The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)...
Combating Climate Change in Iraq
The United Nations Development Program, in partnership with the Ministry of Health and Environment, and in cooperation with Missan Governorate launched the Haweizah population support project for...
Iraq + 1 more
Sweden reaffirms partnership with UNDP to support vulnerable Iraqis
Baghdad, 27 December 2020 – The Government of Sweden, represented by the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida) and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) have signed a...
Iraq + 1 more
Belgium enhances support to stabilization in Iraq
Baghdad – The Government of Belgium has invested an additional EUR 2 million in the Funding Facility for Stabilization (FFS). The contribution will support stabilization efforts implemented by the...
Tajikistan + 1 more
Russia allocates $ 2 million for UNDP project to accelerate post-COVID economic recovery in Tajikistan
Dushanbe, December 17, 2020 – The signing ceremony for a new UNDP project “Accelerating Post COVID-19 Economic Recovery through Improved Livelihood, Employability, and Regional Cooperation in...
UNDP hands over Personal Protective Equipment to the Republican Center for Immunoprofilaxis to battle COVID-19 [EN/RU]
Dushanbe, December 25 2020 – UNDP hands over personal protective equipment worth $96,062.15 to the Republican center for immunoprofilaxis to support safety measures for healthcare workers. The list...
Uganda + 2 more
UNDP and KOICA project fosters unity, food security and empowers refugees and host communities
Uganda’s open-door policy to refugees has seen the country host over 1.4 million refugees, largely from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and South Sudan, with many joining communities in Acholi...
Distance education: Overcoming all challenges to build business skills and a brighter future
These Yemenis remained committed to improve their livelihoods, despite limited electricity, telecommunications and internet. In the remote, mountainous region of Sarar, 75km north-east of Aden, 471...
Iraq + 1 more
New partnership with Germany to create sustainable employment opportunities for Iraqis [EN/AR/KU]
Baghdad, 21 December 2020 – Germany has reaffirmed its partnership with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) by investing EUR 30 million (US$35.89 million) to enhance economic empowerment...