The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is the UN’s global development organization, advocating for change and connecting the Pacific to knowledge, experience and resources to help people build a better life.
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Vanuatu │ Aniwa Cooperative reopens to the community and business is booming
There is a flurry of activity outside the newly renovated Mama’s Cooperative on Aniwa Island in Vanuatu’s Tafea Province.
01 sep
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News | Tonga to celebrate International Day of Democracy - Making Space for Women
Tonga citizens will gather on 15 September, 2015 to recognize the International Day of Democracy in a day-long workshop of discussions, presentations, and breakout groups focused on ‘Making Space for Women’ in the country’s democratic institutions, particularly in local representative positions.
10 sep
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News | Public consultation on Tonga's final status on the Millennium Development Goals
The Ministry of Finance and National Planning in partnership with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) led a public consultation last Wednesday 25 August, to report Tonga's final status in the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs).
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Fiji | Developing her market business with smile and learning
Under a blue tarpaulin shade put up at the temporary market space next to the bus terminal in Lautoka, stalls selling vegetables, fruits, root crops, market vendors were slowly starting another busy day
25 aug
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News | UNDP launches storytelling contest to amplify climate coverage on the run up to Paris summit
UNDP has launched today a global storytelling contest, Voices2Paris, to contribute to raising public awareness on the negative impacts of climate change as well as on the opportunities and solutions seen in actions by individuals and governments alike across vulnerable developing countries worldwide.
27 aug
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News | New Members of Parliament in Tuvalu undergo Induction Seminar
Newly elected Members of Parliament (MPs) are currently undergoing a week-long Induction Seminar in the country’s capital, Funafuti. The induction seminar is aimed at enabling MPs to better understand and more effectively perform their roles as MPs.
27 aug
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News | Tongan youths add their voices to Sustainable Development Goals discussions on International Youth Day
Over 100 youth from around Nuku’alofa, gathered on August 12 to celebrate International Youth Day in the country’s capital with a day-long activities, including panel discussions on the new Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), art activities, and a visit to Parliament.
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News | UNDP and Government of Palau sign agreement to improve data access and analysis
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Republic of Palau Government signed a cost-sharing agreement to support a new project that will provide statistical evidence that will not only highlight inequalities but provide insights to address current vulnerabilities in Palau.
06 aug
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News | Pacific journalists learn about UNCAC at combating corruption workshop
Over 30 journalists from Fiji, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Tuvalu and Vanuatu recently participated in a two-day workshop on the UN Convention against Corruption (UNCAC) Awareness Training for Pacific Media in Tonga.
18 aug
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US$17 million to fight HIV,TB and malaria in the Pacific region
Two new agreements reached in the Pacific by the UN Development Programme (UNDP) and the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria (Global Fund) are set to provide a major boost in the fight against the three diseases in the region.
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News | Workshops targeting development of Fiji’s youth
Youths from Western Division gathered in numbers at a workshop in Nativi village, Ra on the International Youth Day and discussed how young Fijians could best address the challenges they faced in order to develop their capacity to effectively participate in decision making.
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News | New protection committees to address needs of vulnerable groups
Tonga is working to enhance the protection of vulnerable community members in Ha’apai with new Community Protection Committees.
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Photo Story | This is water
After more than three hours of weaving courageously across the unforgiving waves of the open sea, three banana boats land on the beautiful shores of Fenualoa Island, where 531 people of the Tuwo Community call home. Stepping onto the beach, we are greeted with flower, songs, and coconut bread – an incredibly warm island community welcome.
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We cover 10 countries in the Pacific. They include the Federated States of Micronesia, Fiji, Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Nauru, Palau, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Tuvalu and Vanuatu.
ACHIEVING DEVELOPMENT RESULTS IN ASIA AND THE PACIFIC 2013 - 2014
The report covers results achieved in 36 countries and territories in the Asia and Pacific region. It illustrates UNDP’s support to poverty reduction and conservation of natural resources, strengthening democratic governance, building resilience and responding to crisis. UNDP assisted people in strengthening livelihoods and empowering themselves.
