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UN development chief says conflict often driven by poverty

Agadez - On the last day of her visit to Niger, UNDP Administrator Helen Clark traveled to the ancient city of Agadez where armed rebellions in the 1990s led to a period marked by violence and instability, resulting in increased poverty and vulnerability for the population.  Agadez is also a tr more

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UNDP chief pledges to support Guinea’s political transition

Conakry - Wrapping up her three day visit to Guinea, UNDP Administrator Helen Clark reiterated UNDP’s support to the west African country’s political transition and urged the authorities to finalize plans for legislative elections. "I welcome the efforts of the authorities and political leaders more

South Sudan services must reach women and girls, UNDP chief says

Washington — The world’s newest country has made progress in delivering social services since it declared independence in July, but South Sudan has much work ahead and needs international support, UN Development Programme (UNDP) Administrator Helen Clark said.   “Vibrant economies need healthy, more

Ethiopia launches strategy for low-emission climate resilient development

Durban, 8 December –Ethiopia will embark on a national plan that aims to boost the country’s development over the next twenty years while keeping its greenhouse emissions to current levels. Unveiled here by the Ethiopian Prime Minister, Meles Zenawi, the Climate Resilient Green Economy Strateg more

UN helping South African communities to access sustainable energy

Durban -  UN agencies and the South African government unveiled this week a pilot project that provides communities outside of Durban with access to clean energy. The project will deliver clean cooking, lighting systems and solar-heated water for clinics and schools in the district of Ilembe, si more

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About Helen Clark
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Helen Clark became the Administrator of the United Nations Development Programme in 2009, and is the first woman to lead the organization. She also chairs the United Nations Development Group.

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Haiti - Building Resilience

"Sitting on the sidelines while countries like Haiti are prevented from developing their potential by recurring natural disasters is not an option."

 

Joint blog in the Huffington Post by Helen Clark and Justine Greening, UK Secretary of State for International Development.

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