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Village court bring swift justice in Bangladesh

Khadija Begum (45), a resident of Putia Union, Shibpur Upazila in Narsingdi is an example of how local justice systems can transform lives.

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In Afghanistan, UNDP, with local partners, is building irrigation systems and restoring water sources, helping farmers and empowering the community to adapt.

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How the Maldives can revive its economy through sustainable growth?

Reflecting on 45 years of UNDP's partnership, this piece highlights progress in democracy, economy, and environment while addressing challenges like inequality & climate change.

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Building Just Societies: Timor-Leste's Justice Reform

A reflection in the context of UNDP's "Conference on Achieving Just Societies – Inclusive Justice Pathways for People and Planet in Asia and the Pacific

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Recycling Hope: The Programme Changing Lives and Fighting Plastic Pollution in India

Suvarna Ravi Magre (left), a 38-year-old mother of three who has spent two decades in waste collection. Financial challenges and societal stigma marked her journey, but things began to shift after she joined the PWM’s Utthaan project in Mumbai.

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A newly launched digital app, Sehat Dost, provides key populations with access to HIV services in Pakistan.

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UNDP is the leading United Nations organization fighting to end the injustice of poverty, inequality, and climate change. Working with our broad network of experts and partners in 170 countries, we help nations to build integrated, lasting solutions for people and planet. UNDP in Asia and the Pacific delivers country and regional programmes in 36 countries through 25 UNDP Country Offices and the Bangkok Regional Hub to help countries achieve the Sustainable Development Goals.