Driving innovation in fleet management through Internet of Things
A new solution devised by Microsoft and UNDP uses the Internet of Things technology to connect vehicle fleets. Thus, country offices and field…
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Africa Futures Forum
The COVID-19 pandemic reminds us of the complex societal, governance and security linkages that underpin sustainable development.
Joint Statement, UNDP and UN Habitat on World Cities Day
The COVID-19 pandemic has shown us that change is possible overnight—if we want it. Public health affects all of us. Tackling COVID-19 requires solidarity and cooperation.
Statement on United Nations Day
On 24 October, we mark United Nations Day. It is a day to celebrate the achievements of the United Nations as it turns 75, from closing a giant hole in the ozone layer, to preventing nuclear…
International Day for the Eradication of Poverty
The theme of this year's International Day for the Eradication of Poverty - Acting together to achieve social and environment for all - is extremely pertinent in the era of COVID-19.
Press statement by UN Development Programme Administrator Achim Steiner on the World Food Programme’s Nobel Peace Prize
On behalf of the United Nations Development Programme, I would like to congratulate the World Food Programme WFP on being awarded the Nobel Peace Prize today.
COVID-19: B20-UNDP Joint Statement
The B20 and UNDP welcome the commitments made in the G20 Leaders’ Extraordinary Summit (i) to foster collaboration between the public and private sectors in both the development and distribution of…
UN Day for South-South Cooperation
This event offers us an opportunity to highlight the inherent power of South-South and triangular cooperation to help countries respond decisively to global challenges like COVID-19 -- and to advance…
UNDP Executive Board
It is my great pleasure to join you today for the second regular session of the UNDP/UNFPA/UNOPS Executive Board for 2020.
Celebrating the Stewardship and Resilience of Indigenous Peoples
Since 1982, the world has celebrated the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples on 9 August. This year’s theme -- COVID-19 and Indigenous peoples’ resilience -- offers a somber moment for…
Statement by UNDP Administrator on the explosions in Beirut
Our hearts go out to the people of Lebanon and we send our deepest condolences to those who have lost loved ones in the explosions in Beirut.
