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17 October 2012 - The UNDP Administrator Message on International Day For Eradication Of Poverty17 October 2012 - International Day for the Eradication of Poverty offers an opportunity for reflection on progress towards the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs). The most recent MDG progress report indicates that the global target of cutting in half the proportion of people living on under $1.25 per day was met in 2010. Since 1990, hundreds of millions of people are no longer living in extreme poverty and have the opportunity to live better lives. The targets of expanding access to improved sources of water and significantly improving the lives of at least 100 million slum dwellers have also been met. Additionally,... Read more |
16 July 2012, Rio+20 Sustainable Development Summit16 July 2012, In June 2012, the UN convened the UN Conference on Sustainable Development (UNCSD) (Rio+20) marking twenty years since the landmark Rio Earth Summit in 1992 at which major global frameworks were launched including Agenda 21, the UN Convention on Climate Change and the UN Convention on Biological Diversity. Sustainable development is about people. It is about creating jobs and improving lives while respecting the environment. Eradicating poverty, preventing conflicts, empowering women and girls, and building responsible governing institutions are critical components. For a video statement by the UNDP Administrator Helen Clark, please go to this link. Read more |
16 July 2012, UNDP Annual Report 2012: The Sustainable Future We Want16 July 2012, In June, UNDP released its latest Annual Report for 2011-12. From the transformational change across the Arab region to the crisis in the Horn of Africa, UNDP was on the ground working with partners on critical development challenges. UNDP has a presence on the ground in over 170 countries and territories and decades of concrete development experience in countries ranging from fragile States to middle-income countries like Brazil and Indonesia. This, combined with our four focus areas — poverty reduction and achievement of the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs); democratic governance; crisis prevention and recovery; and environment and sustainable... Read more |
17 June 2012, Statement attributable to the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General on the passing of Crown Prince Nayef bin Abdulaziz al-Saud of Saudi Arabia17 June 2012, The Secretary-General is saddened to learn of the passing away today of Crown Prince Nayef bin Abdulaziz al-Saud, who was also Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior of Saudi Arabia.Crown Prince Nayef devoted his life to promoting the security of Saudi Arabia. He also made a major contribution to the recent establishment of the UN Counter-Terrorism Center in Saudi Arabia.The Secretary-General conveys his condolences to The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Abdullah bin AbdulAziz al-Saud, and to the people of Saudi Arabia.New York16 June 2012 Read more |
3 June 2012, United Nations Counter-Terrorism Centre Is Key Tool To Better Tackle, Suppress Terrorism Threat, Secretary-General Tells Advisory Board3 June 2012, Following are UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s remarks to the Second Meeting of the Advisory Board of the United Nations Centre for Counter-Terrorism, in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, 3 June:I thank the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for hosting this meeting and for the traditional Saudi hospitality that has been extended to us. I especially want to recognize the commitment and generosity of His Majesty King Abdullah [bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud]. His support has played a crucial role in making the United Nations Counter-Terrorism Centre a reality.It has not been long since the Centre was established within the Counter-Terrorism Implementation Task Force... Read more |
2 June 2012, Secretary-General in Saudi Arabia2 June 2012, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, accompanied by Madam Ban Soon-taek, arrived in Jeddah in Saudi Arabia late on the afternoon of Saturday, 2 June, on a flight from Istanbul.On Sunday morning, the Secretary-General visited the headquarters of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), where he met the Secretary-General of the Organization, Ekmeleddin Ihsanoğlu and other officials.In remarks to reporters at the OIC, Secretary-General Ban said they had discussed how to strengthen the strategic partnership and cooperative relationship in addressing the situation in Syria and Darfur, Sudan, the situation in Sahel, and Afghanistan and Somalia. He welcomed the OIC’s... Read more |
21 May 2012, United Nations and Saudi Arabia Launch Cooperation for Food and Drug Safety21 May 2012, The Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) was established in 1424H (2003) as an independent body to ensure safety of food and drug products in the Kingdom, reporting directly to the President of the Council of Ministers. The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is the lead agency in the UN for country level development cooperation, with over $5billion of activities each year in over 177 countries. UNDP started its presence in Saudi Arabia in 1966 and has supported capacity development projects in areas such as public administration, youth empowerment, energy and environment and economic diversification. In recent years, SFDA... Read more |
5 May 2012, Launch of the National Energy Efficiency Programme: Phase 25 May 2012, United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) with King Abdul-Aziz City for Science & Technology (KACST) – Saudi Energy Efficiency Centre (SEEC) launched Phase Two of the National Energy Efficiency Programme, with a total budget of $2,373,586 And a one year duration starting from1st of January 2012 and ending by 31st of December 2012.This project is the second phase of a capacity development programme for the King Abdul-Aziz City for Science and Technology aimed at supporting the recently established Saudi Energy Efficiency Centre to achieve the Kingdom’s increasingly important goals for energy conservation. As Saudi Arabia continues to diversify its economy... Read more |
22 April 2012, One Day on Earth on Earth Day: Movie screening in Riyadh22 April 2012, UNDP hosted the first time screening of One Day on Earth movie. The event took place at the UN house in the Diplomatic Quarter in Riyadh on Earth Day, 22nd of April. Students and Youth from different sectors attended the event, along with UNDP projects partners, the Saudi Media and private sector were present too.‘One Day on Earth’, a 104-minutes documentary film produced by the One Day on Earth Project from footage captured during the 24-hour period of October 10, 2010, was shown in over 170 countries worldwide on the same day, Earth Day, Sunday April 22nd, in... Read more |
24 March 2012 - 2012: International Year of Sustainable Energy for All - By Dr. Kishan Khoday24 March 2012 - 2012: International Year of Sustainable Energy for AllDr. Kishan Khoday, Deputy Resident RepresentativeUnited Nations Development Programme (UNDP), Riyadh Recognizing the pivotal role energy plays for development, the UN General Assembly has designated 2012 as the International Year of Sustainable Energy for All, formally launched by the UN Secretary General at the World Future Energy Summit on 16-18 January 2012 in Abu Dhabi. This presents a unique opportunity for the international community and the UN system to advance the efforts towards universal access to modern energy services by 2030 as called for by UN Secretary General’s Advisory Group... Read more |
24 March 2012 - Picture This: We Can End Poverty Working globally to achieve the Millennium Development Goals24 March 2012 - Picture This: We Can End Poverty Working globally to achieve the Millennium Development Goals While it is the governments of the world who committed to achieving the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) in their countries, it is ordinary people who are the lynchpin of any success in realizing these ambitious targets. Regardless of where we live or what we do, we all have the potential to contribute to human development in our countries, communities and villages. In fact, many are already doing just that. UNDP’s Second Annual Picture This photo contest – in partnership with Olympus Corporation, the Agence... Read more |
15 March 2012 - Gulf Environment & Sustainable Development Forum15 March 2012 - Gulf Environment & Sustainable Development ForumFor the third year in a row, UNDP, a sponsor of the Gulf Environment Forum, will be actively participating and supporting efforts aiming at protecting the environment in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Dr. Kishan Khoday, UNDP Deputy Resident Representative in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, will be delivering a keynote speech at the forum. The event will take place in Jeddah Hilton Hotel, during 25-27 March 2012. In addition to the opening address, UNDP will also be represented by Dr. Kishan Khoday, Deputy Resident Representative and Mrs. Mayssam Tamim, Assistant Resident... Read more |
8 MARCH 2012 - INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY STATEMENT BY UNDP ADMINISTRATOR, HELEN CLARK8 MARCH 2012 - INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY STATEMENT BY UNDP ADMINISTRATOR, HELEN CLARK A few weeks ago I spoke with women farmers in Niger who are growing vegetables in some of the harshest climatic conditions on earth. With severe drought a recurring problem in their country and across the Sahel, access to water for irrigation and to appropriate seeds, fertilisers, advisory services, and credit are all important for overcoming food shortages and malnutrition. Rural women account for nearly half the agricultural labor force and are custodians of traditional knowledge about the land and their local environment. Backed by small development investments,... Read more |
21 February 2012 - Launch of Arab Development Challenges Report 201121 February 2012 - Launch of Arab Development Challenges Report 2011This second Development Challenges Report, coming at a time when the region is passing through a critical historical juncture, attempts to go beyond the numbers to uncover processes that have underpinned mutually reinforcing drivers of social, economic and political exclusion.This report argues that the development model followed in the Arab region can be placed on a more socially just foundation.Document Highlights• While 50 percent of the Arab population is rural, agriculture, their primary economic activity, accounts for no more than 15 percent of Arab GDP.• The region managed to reduce the overall... Read more |
16 February 2012 - UN officials call for comprehensive and robust arms trade treaty16 February 2012 - UN officials call for comprehensive and robust arms trade treaty The following statement is issued on behalf of Valerie Amos, United Nations Emergency Relief Coordinator; Helen Clark, Administrator of the United Nations Development Programme; António Guterres, United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees; Mr. Anthony Lake, Executive Director of the United Nations Children’s Fund; and Navi Pillay, United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights.New York - As States meet this week in New York for the final preparatory meeting ahead of July’s United Nations Diplomatic Conference on the Arms Trade Treaty, we would like to articulate the key... Read more |
1 February 2012 - Social Accountability and Development - By Dr Kishan KhodayAn Agenda for ChangeSocial Accountability and DevelopmentKishan KhodayDeputy Resident RepresentativeUnited Nations Development Programme (UNDP), Riyadh The Arab region is experiencing a defining moment in its modern history. Youth in many countries are voicing their aspirations for a say in decisions that affect their lives. The social movements that have arisen across the region have at their core calls for more transparent, accountable and participatory governance. From recent elections in Tunisia, preparations for multi-party elections in Egypt and the granting of the women’s vote in Saudi Arabia, countries are taking steps towards a more inclusive model of development. This agenda for change... Read more |