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The United Nations Day celebrations 2011 commenced in Kuwait's Country Office on October 19th, 2011. The event marked the 66th anniversary of the organization's existence and was the first official celebration worldwide. UN Day 2011 in Kuwait was opened by Dr. Adam Abdelmoula, UN RC / UNDP RR, and included speeches from the State Minister of Planning and Development, H.E Mr. Abdulwahab Al-Haroun and the Undersecretary to the Minister of Foreign Affairs (Acting Minister), H.E Mr. Khaled Al-Jarrallah, and. The attendees comprised two more Ministers: The State Minister of Municipalities, H.E. Dr. Fadil Safar, and the Minister of Health, Dr. Hilal Al-Sayer. read more

 

 

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About UNDP Kuwait

The United Nations Development Programme is the UN's global development network, advocating for change and connecting countries to knowledge, experience and resources to help people build a better life. It is on the ground in 166 countries, working with them on their own solutions to global and national development challenges. As they develop local capacity, they draw on the people of UNDP and its wide range of partners.

World leaders have pledged to achieve the Millennium Development Goals, including the overarching goal of cutting poverty in half by 2015. UNDP's network links and coordinates global and national efforts to reach these Goals. Our focus in Kuwait is helping build and share solutions to the challenges of: Democratic Governance, Environment and Energy, Gender and Social Development UNDP helps developing countries attract and use aid effectively. In all our activities, we encourage the protection of human rights and the empowerment of women.

UNDP Kuwait Vision

"To be the purveyor of top-quality advocacy and advisory services for the people of Kuwait."

UNDP Kuwait Mission

"As a leading UN organization, UNDP- Kuwait assists the people of Kuwait enlarge choices and meet development challenges, particularly unrealized Millennium Development Goals, through knowledge, experience and resources sharing."

UNDP has been working in Kuwait for more than 30 years cooperating with the Government and civil society to realize the country's aspirations for achieving sustainable human development. In view of Kuwait's financial affluence that guarantees one of the highest standards of living for its citizens, UNDP designs its programmes of cooperation to respond to this unique situation where wealth is not matched by a parallel level of human development. UNDP partners with all Kuwaiti stakeholders to build national capacity to develop a more efficient public sector, support women empowerment, environmental sustainability and private sector development.

 

UNDP Kuwait Latest News (For detailed programme news, choose a category from Focus Areas)

 
24 November, 2011

Kuwait launched 1st International Special Needs Conference

Summary: Kuwait is furthering its support of people with special needs or disabilities. Under the patronage of the Kuwaiti Emir and in partnership with UNDP, the first conference has taken place at the UN House to discuss the matters that pertains to individuals who live with forms of disabilities and special needs. read more

 
17 November, 2011

Green Caravan Film Festival 2011 launches in partnership with UNDP Kuwait

In its third year running, the Green Caravan Film Festival has grown stronger and more regional. UNDP Kuwait partnered with Equilibrium to launch the environmental festival its 2011 run. read more

 
10 October, 2011

Kuwaiti Government signs deal with UNDP to combat corruption

UNDP Kuwait met with government official from the State Audit Bureau in order to sign an agreement on Sunday. read more

 

 


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