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International Day of Peace Run 2023

The International Day of Peace Run 2023 is funded by the European Union, organized by UNDP in coordination with OSASG-Cyprus under the auspices of The Technical Committee on Culture with RUNITE and will take place in the old city of Nicosia. The run will consist of an 8km course, with the route passing through renowned landmark streets of Nicosia. The run will promote a culture of running and a healthier lifestyle while also underscoring the importance of common heritage sites in fostering peace and unity.

Register Here by September 20th, 2023

UNDP Youth Innovation Factory

The United Nations Development Programme’s (UNDP) Youth Innovation Factory (YIF) is a multi-month venture builder implemented by SocialTech Lab. YIF is geared towards accelerating the development and launch of tech-based innovations realised by young people in Cyprus (18-35 years) by offering a chance to be awarded €25,000 through seed-funding.

Apply Here by September 24th, 2023

Press Releases

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Cyprus Digital Heritage: "Journey Through Time at Othello Tower" VR Event Transcends History and Imagination

The iconic Othello Tower/Citadel in the Famagusta area played host to a captivating and educational event that transported attendees on a journey through time.

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Completion of Conservation works at the Mosque in Kalo Chorio/Vuda

In a project funded by the European Union (EU), the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Technical Committee on Cultural Heritage (TCCH) are pleased to announce the completion of conservation works at the Mosque in Kalo Chorio/Vuda.

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Youth Innovation Factory: Programme launched to support youth in developing tech-based innovations

The United Nations Development Programme Cyprus (UNDP), in a project implemented by SocialTech Lab, proudly inaugurates the ground-breaking Youth Innovation Factory (YIF), an endeavor poised to revolutionize the landscape of youth-led innovation.

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UNDP Applauds Important Joint Visit of the two leaders to the Anthropological Laboratory of the Committee on Missing Persons

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Cyprus, commends the landmark joint visit of the two Cypriot leaders, Mr Nikos Christodoulides, and Mr. Ersin Tatar to the Anthropological Laboratory of the Committee on Missing Persons (CMP).

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The UNDP and the Republic of Cyprus sign 175,000 Euro contribution agreement project support to the Committee on Missing Persons (CMP)

The UNDP and the Republic of Cyprus signed a 175,000 Euro contribution agreement project support to the Committee on Missing Persons (CMP) in Cyprus, for the year 2023.

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Getting to know our shared heritage from home: a 3D point cloud for the Othello Tower in Famagusta

A 3D point cloud of the Othello Tower has launched as part of the Technical Committee on Cultural Heritage's Digital Heritage Project.

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Combatting harmful mosquito vectors in Cyprus

To protect human and animal health on the island of Cyprus from harmful mosquito vectors, the Technical Committee on Health launched the ID-Vec project.

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Our Partners

European Union

UNDP's main donor in Cyprus is the European Union (EU). Since 2001, the long-standing cooperation between the EU and UNDP Cyprus has had significant contributions towards the ongoing peace building processes on the island.

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European Union continues to support the Technical Committee on Cultural Heritage in Cyprus with additional EUR 2.5 million Euros

The European Union Aid Programme for the Turkish Cypriot community continues to provide assistance to facilitate the reunification of Cyprus and, as part of its efforts, the European Commission has signed a new agreement to support the Technical Committee on Cultural Heritage (TCCH) in Cyprus.

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WHAT WE DO

UNDP operates in Cyprus through a Project Management Office largely funded by the European Union, in support of the ongoing peace building process. Through cultural heritage conservation projects, community engagement initiatives, confidence building measures and large infrastructure and urban upgrading projects, UNDP implements initiatives that encourage dialogue and cooperation between all of the communities of Cyprus.

About EU/UNDP Partnership in Cyprus

28.1M Euros

EU/UNDP Support to the Committee on Missing Persons in Cyprus (CMP)

19.9M Euros

EU/UNDP Support to the Technical Committee on Cultural Heritage

2.1M Euros

EU/UNDP Support to the Technical Committee on Crossings

8.1M Euros

EU/UNDP Support to the Bi-Communal Waste Water Treatment Plant