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Making our Future: New Directions for Human Development in Asia and the Pacific.

The 2024 Asia-Pacific Human Development Report Making our Future: New Directions for Human Development in Asia and the Pacific, argues that unmet aspirations, heightened human insecurity, and a potentially more turbulent future create an urgent need for change.

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MOI, EU and UNDP representatives together with 15 Governors

Press Release

SDG Localization Project to accelerate Thailand’s commitment to the 2030 Agenda

The European Union (EU), the Ministry of Interior (MOI), and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) have announced the launch of the ‘Strengthening SDG Localization in Thailand’ project.

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National Call for Proposal for Grant Submission by NGOs/CSOs working on issues related to the SDGs at the sub-national level, seeking innovative approaches

UNDP Thailand is awarding grants for NGOs/CSOs whose project aims at building awareness around the SDGs and supporting initiatives that can lead to new innovative local development solutions.

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Beyond an Ice Cream Café: An Open Space for Thai Society to Celebrate and Co-create Family Diversity Policy

“Do you want to have children?” This is a fairly common question one gets, but when it comes from your physician to determine the course of your medical treatment, it is something very different. Explore how Thailand Policy Lab in collaboration with UNDP Accelerator Lab Thailand applies innovative communication strategies to open space for exploring family diversity and create a new participatory experience for citizens to shape inclusive policies that promote the Right to Family for all people.

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Investing In Our Planet: Koh Tao

Koh Tao, a small paradise island located on the east side of Surat Thani coastline in Thailand is well-known for its stunning white beaches, marine life activities and is one of the world’s top diving destinations. In recent years, Koh Tao has been making a name for itself as a smart and green city, paving the way forward to be a sustainable and exemplary island of choice.

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