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Momentum builds to achieve more Millennium Development Goals by end of 2015: UN report

Millions of people’s lives have improved due to concerted global, regional, national and local efforts to achieve the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), which serve as the foundation for the next global development agenda, according to a new report launched today by UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon.

Haiti boosts health and education in the past decade, says new UNDP report

Latin American energy companies to boost gender equality and access to renewable energy

María Eugenia Casar of Mexico Appointed Under-Secretary-General and UNDP Associate Administrator

United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon announced today the appointment of María Eugenia Casar of Mexico as Under-Secretary-General and Associate Administrator of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).

UN Secretary-General appoints Jessica Faieta of Ecuador as UNDP’s director for Latin America and the Caribbean

United Nations opens up channels for direct participation of people in international decisions

The United Nations will devote the first week of May to getting out the vote for its MY World opinion poll, organizing a multitude of activities in more than 50 countries to raise awareness of and boost global participation in its efforts to foster a conversation with the world's citizens that will better inform future international policy-making.

The world celebrates first ever International Day of Sport for Development and Peace

Regional Forum: Partnerships to Strengthen Democratic Governance, Public Integrity and Leadership in Latin America

Associate Administrator Rebeca Grynspan elected as Ibero-American Secretary-General

Investment in early childhood and youth vital for future of development in Panama

Humanity remains deeply unequal despite impressive progress, says UNDP report

Muñoz to head Chile’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Combatting inequality key to combatting poverty, says UN Development Chief

Deco, Nedved, Roberto Carlos and referee Collina, to join Ronaldo and Zidane in 11th annual Match Against Poverty

Violence against women is not acceptable and can be prevented

La violencia por razón de género provoca daño a las mujeres, a sus familias y a sus países, y refuerza las desigualdades entre hombres y mujeres en todo el mundo.

Citizen insecurity thwarts Latin America’s development, says UNDP

UNDP leads multilateral organizations in global aid transparency

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is the top-ranked multilateral organization in aid transparency according to a leading global ranking released today.

Football unites President of Bolivia, diplomats and top officials to End Violence against Women

Ministers and UNDP urge world leaders to secure rule of law in next development agenda

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