Dawn Del Rio

Resident Representative a.i., UNDP Pacific Office in Fiji

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Turning the Tide on Plastics

As we celebrate “World Oceans Day” on 8 June 2023 to bring global attention and action to the vital importance our World Ocean’s, and we thank the Pacific Island Forum for their leadership and…

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Commissioning of the Solar Energy Installation in Bau Island, Fiji

It is a pleasure and honour to join you this morning at this historic event to commission the solar energy installation in the Chiefly Island of Bau. This initiative is part of the larger Solar Heads…

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2023 Annual Pacific Island Regional Multi-Country Coordinating Mechanism Meeting

I would like to begin today by reconfirming UNDP’s commitment to the effective and strategic management of the Multi-Country Western Pacific Programme through: stronger partnerships, ensuring…

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International Women’s Day Talanoa with the Fiji Police Academy

This day is dedicated to honouring the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women around the world. At the same time, it is an opportunity to recognize the challenges that women…

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International Women’s Day Celebration and equipment hand-over

It is an honor and a privilege to say a few words at this morning’s celebration – International Women’s Day. Historically, the 8th of March is set aside to commemorate this historical and significant…

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