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UNDP and Microsoft to create joint initiative to empower youth in Asia with AI fluency and skills for the future

A new collaboration between UNDP and Microsoft reflects a shared commitment to leveraging technology and innovation to address the challenges faced by youth. It signifies a milestone in the journey…

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UNDP warns that restrictions on women’s rights will worsen economic catastrophe in Afghanistan
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Global crises further threaten progress on SDGs: ADB-UN report
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The “Tsunami Walk”: Stories from Japan

Yuichi Ono, a Japanese professor, walked for 40 days on the coastline of Japan with his friends to hear stories from people impacted by the 2011 Tohoku earthquake and tsunami. After walking 800km, …

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Japan contributes $36.8 million to support ‘Green Transformation’ in four Pacific Island nations  
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ASEAN Integrated River Management Project Launched in Manila
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Interconnected crises of climate change, biodiversity loss and pollution demand urgent action to ensure a healthy future for all
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Understanding and tackling intersectional stigma experienced by women and girls with disabilities
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UNDP with UNCDF provides digital cash transfers to vulnerable families in Afghanistan

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