Latest press releases
With rising financial vulnerability, UN Development Chief calls on G20 to reduce risks and curb inequality
Addressing the G20 finance ministers meeting in Buenos Aires, UNDP Administrator Achim Steiner acknowledged the improved momentum for the global economy, but stressed that the risks had become more…
China's first global Recovery Aid Rebuilds Over 250 Barbuda Roofs After Hurricane Irma
A Hurricane Irma rebuilding initiative, this is a joint project implemented by UNDP with the Government of Antigua & Barbuda (National Office of Disaster Services – NODS) supported by the China Aid…
The Executive Board of UNDP, UNFPA and UNOPS concludes its visit to Haiti to reinforce the dialogue and the partnership in support of national development priorities
During the visit, the delegation met local authorities, the United Nations Country Team (composed of 19 agencies, funds and programmes) and the MINUJUSTH, as well Haiti’s development partners, civil…
UNDP again ranked as one of world’s most transparent development aid organizations
The Aid Transparency Index, produced by the campaign for aid transparency Publish What You Fund, rated UNDP as the second most transparent aid organisation in the world, making it the highest rated UN…
European Development Days: Gender equality and women’s empowerment key to achieving the Global Goals
The UN Development Programme (UNDP) participated in the European Development Days (EDDs), Europe’s leading forum on development, which in 2018 focused on the role of women and girls in achieving the…
Colombia strengthened its capacities to better manage its forests with UN-REDD’s support
ONU-REDD trabajó de la mano con comunidades étnicas y campesinas para fortalecer la gestión de los bosques del país. Como resultado, los participantes han generado espacios de diálogo y recomendación…
Joint statement UN in Colombia and Ecuador
the United Nations in Colombia and Ecuador reaffirm their solidarity with the people of both countries and reiterate their full commitment and continued support in promoting actions and initiatives in…
Over 450 business leaders and government delegates commit to boost women’s roles in companies
UNDP has been supporting partners in 17 countries in Latin America and the Caribbean, Africa, Asia, Eurasia to certify public and private companies for meeting gender equality targets. Through the…
Roof repairs begin in Barbuda with US$2million support from China Aid
The initiative focuses on restoring lives with high standard roofing for homes and priority buildings, including government facilities. The houses of essential staff, such as teachers, medical…
Switzerland, UNDP and WFP join forces for the recovery of Cuba after Hurricane Irma
Hurricane Irma affected almost 2 million people and caused damages to nearly 160,000 homes.
