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UNDP - Building A Better Future

The United Nations Development Programme started with the belief everyone deserves a chance to live with dignity, opportunity, and safety.

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UNDP In Focus 2015/2016

The report makes note of UNDP’s 50 years of leadership in development; reviews the remarkable past year of our work; and turns towards the future with UNDP’s pivotal role in fulfilling the Sustainable Development Goals.

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Michelle Yeoh urges Asia-Pac Governments to adopt UNDP Gender Equality Seal

The Programme, implemented by national governments with UNDP: support, enables public and private companies to address gender disparities in the workplace, and establish environments where women’s work and contributions are valued.

Businesses To Play Greater Role In New Development Era In Asia-Pacific, Says UNDP At Responsible Business Forum
Businesses To Play Greater Role In New Development Era In Asia-Pacific, Says UNDP At Responsible Business Forum

At the fifth Responsible Business Forum, United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) today called on business leaders to take a greater role in the new development era in order to support the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This Forum, opened in Singapore by UNDP and Global Initiatives, aims to address a sea change in the nature of development funding by creating a new partnership for sustainable development.

While foreign funding (Official Development Assistance) is still essential for the development system, it now accounts for 0.7 percent of total financial flows in Asia-Pacific (down from 13.5 percent in 1990), while domestic public and private finance accounts for 89 percent, according to a UNDP report launched last month.

Haoliang Xu: Opening Plenary Address At The Responsible Business Forum
Haoliang Xu: Opening Plenary Address At The Responsible Business Forum

It is one year since every country in the world signed up to the Sustainable Development Goals. They form a blueprint for addressing the most significant challenges facing our planet and its people. Challenges like climate change. This is likely to be the hottest year on record and here in Asia, climate change is a cause of the natural disasters that have claimed half a million lives in the last decade. Challenges like inequality, which has been growing for four-fifths of Asia-Pacific’s population over the last 20 years. Challenges brought on by the accelerating process of ageing, which will make it harder for many Asian states to provide basic services to their people. The 17 SDGs will address these challenges and other interlinked issues, including education, hunger and security. But governments cannot implement this blueprint on their own. Nor can the UN and other development organizations.

IDEP
Elevating B40 Households Key To Ending Poverty

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and World Bank in Malaysia jointly organized the “End Poverty Campaign Panel Discussion”

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The Sustainable Development Goals and Your Business

UNDP has partnered with Global Initiatives for the Responsible Business Forum 2016, to present practical ways to accelerate solutions for a more sustainable world while increasing business and industry growth

Domestic Resources Dominate Development Finance in Asia
Domestic Resources Dominate Development Finance in Asia

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Asia-Pacific Development Effectiveness Facility (AP-DEF) opened a two-day meeting on aid ahead of the upcoming Global Partnership for Effective Development Cooperation. More than 100 government delegates and development experts are exploring how to design integrated national financing frameworks for the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in Asia-Pacific. “Domestic sources of finance are emerging as a key driving force for sustainable development in Asia-Pacific,” said Haoliang Xu, UN Assistant Secretary-General and UNDP Director for Asia and the Pacific. “These new sources of finance allow us to expand the existing development cooperation and partnership.”

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Michelle & Michelle Urge Malaysians To Work On SDGs

Malaysian award-winning action heroine Tan Sri Michelle Yeoh urged Malaysians to work on achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

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The SDGs in Action app has been developed to highlight the Sustainable Development Goals

Learn about the 17 SDGs, get news on your favourite goals, find out what you can do how you can take action to help achieve them, create your own events actions and invite others to join you in sustainable actions and events.

Equator
FORMADAT & UNDP hold symposium to commemorate Equator prize win

FORMADAT received the prestigious award under the Eco agriculture and Food Security category, for their outstanding works in empowering the livelihood of their community.

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Press Release - #UN4U Asia-Pacific Video Contest 2016

This year, UN Day on 24 October will be celebrated across Asia-Pacific with a video contest on how the region is working towards implementing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

UN4U
Watch the video - #UN4U Asia-Pacific Video Contest 2016

This year, UN Day on 24 October will be celebrated across Asia-Pacific with a video contest on how the region is working towards implementing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

ASEAN
A Time of High Ambition: UNDP Asia Pacific Launches 2015-16 Results Report

The UN Development Programme (UNDP) has leveraged low-cost innovations, knowledge exchanges between countries in the region, and emerging technologies, to provide new opportunities to some of the most marginalized communities in the Asia-Pacific region, says its 2015-16 Results Report.

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After global search, film star Michelle Yeoh announces names of UNDP’s youngest and cutest ambassadors – a pair of panda cubs

Award-winning global movie star and United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Goodwill Ambassador Michelle Yeoh has announced the results of a worldwide competition to name the organisation’s first-ever Animal Ambassadors: a pair of panda cubs.

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BFM89.9 Energy Efficient Buildings in Malaysia

Listen to the podcast with Ahmad Zairin Ismail, National Project Manager of the Building Sector Energy Efficiency Project, UNDP

BSEEP
Watch the video: BSEEP #RUN4EE Men's Health Women's Health Putrajaya Night Run

UNDP BSEEP was part of Men's Health & Women's Health Putrajaya Night Run on 30th July 2016. We called it #RUN4EE

RBF
UNDP co-organises Responsible Business Forum 2016

United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) will be working together with Global Initiatives, as co-organisers for the 5th annual Responsible Business Forum on Sustainable Development, held once again at Marina Bay Sands Singapore, 22 - 24 November 2016.

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#Accelerate2030 is here

UNDP and Impact Hub are joining forces to launch the #Accelerate2030 platform aimed at supporting and promoting the most promising impact-driven ventures across the globe

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First report card maps scope of SDGs progress

Report reveals that benefits of development are not equally shared by all. View report here

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Help name UNDP’s Panda Ambassadors for the Global Goals!

Tell us which of the Sustainable Development Goals is your favourite and you could win a trip to China to meet the cubs in person...

climate change
At the Precipice of Irreversible Climate Change

Climate change has, and will alter life on earth for years to come. As the biggest challenge of our generation, the impacts that come along with climate change include altered ecosystems and habitats, erratic climate and weather extremes, and risks to human health and society.

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Michelle Yeoh kicks off UNDP’s panda cub-naming competition to promote Global Goals

The highlight of the initiative is a worldwide competition with a once-in-a-lifetime prize: the opportunity to name the two rare baby pandas.

BSEEP
Our UNDP BSEEP team is giving away 100 pairs of running passes for 5k Fun Run or 12k category!

we would like to invite all runners out there to ‪#‎RUN4EE‬ with us at the Men’s Health and Women’s Health Putrajaya Night Run this 30th July 2016 at Dataran Putrajaya

NOW OPEN | UNDP #RHDR2016 Internships Contest on Twitter
NOW OPEN | UNDP #RHDR2016 Internships Contest on Twitter

The UNDP Asia Pacific Bureau today announced a Twitter contest that awards the winners with an internship opportunity. This work experience is professional and academic in nature, offering insight into the substance and daily operations of the United Nations Development Programme world.

RHDR
Video Message from Haoliang Xu on the Asia Pacific HDR 2016

Haoliang Xu, Assistant Secretary General of the United Nations and Director of the Regional Bureau for Asia and Pacific at the United Nations Development Programme, on powering human development in Asia and the Pacific.

IWD
Malaysia 50-50 by 2030: How do we get there?

By Michelle Gyles-McDonnough on international Women's Day 2016

IWD
Suri Kempe talks to BFM 89.9 on The Pink Tax

You may have heard about the gender wage gap but on this special feature for International Women's Day, we look at the gender price gap and find out if it is just an issue abroad. We also find out other problems that women in Malaysia face when it comes to spending and wages.

BSEEP
The Building Sector Energy Efficiency Project (BSEEP) project website

The Building Sector Energy Efficiency Project (BSEEP) is a national project to reduce the annual growth rate of greenhouse gas emission from the building sector in Malaysia.

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UNDP at 50: World must step up to beat poverty by 2030

Ministers from across the world will meet on 24 February in New York to chart a course for the future of global development.

SDG2016
UNDP & EPU organises first Malaysia dialogue on Sustainable Development Goals

The Millennium Development Goals Report 2015: Malaysia (MDGR 2015) is the final report of Malaysia’s experience with the MDGs.

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Malaysia Millennium Development Goals Report 2015

The Millennium Development Goals Report 2015: Malaysia (MDGR 2015) is the final report of Malaysia’s experience with the MDGs.

YIR
Year In Review 2015

From major conferences affecting the future of development and crises ranging from conflicts to natural disasters, UNDP was there in 2015 to lend its expertise and resources for people and planet.

MLOW
ELS & UN annouce Many Languages, One World 2016 Essay competition

60 winners will be awarded with an all-expense paid trip to New York City to present at the UN General Assembly in the UN Headquarters and participate in the 2016 UN Global Youth Forum in July 2016.

HDR
Global Launch of 2015 Human Development Report

The web version of the Human Development Report 2015: Work for Human Development contains interactive features that provide enhanced functionality and enable information sharing in our interconnected world.

orangetheworld
Walk the Talk 2015 joins UNiTE campaign

The WTT 2015 has as it’s key partners, Police DiRaja Malaysia (PDRM), United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), and Malaysia Crime Prevention Foundation (MCPF), and is supported by 2 women’s organisations, WAO and AWAM.

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Haoliang Xu: The Future of Development Cooperation in Asia and the Pacific

This event takes place at an important time. As you all know, development cooperation has been the focus of considerable attention in recent weeks in New York and across the world, as we adopt the called “2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.” In my presentation this afternoon, I will touch upon three issues: • Key development challenges in Asia and the Pacific • The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development • Implementation of the 2030 Agenda and UNDP’s role in Asia and the Pacific

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World leaders adopt Sustainable Development Goals

At the United Nations Sustainable Development Summit on 25 September 2015, more than 150 world leaders adopted the new 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, including the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) will support governments around the world in tackling the new agenda and taking it forward over the next 15 years.

SDG
Why the Sustainable Development Goals Matter

by Helen Clark, Administrator, United Nations Development Programme

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Transitioning from the MDGs to the SDGs

Learn about the Goals and the work of the United Nations Development Programme, a global leader in the effort to fulfil the Goals.

PKO
33 participants in Protection of Civilians course

33 participants including 14 international participants from 12 countries are currently undergoing the Protection of Civilians course in the Malaysian Peacekeeping Training Centre from September 7 to 11, 2015.

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UNDP launches storytelling contest for COP21

UNDP has launched a global storytelling contest called Voices2Paris

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Big Fast Results illustrated at the Global Transformation Forum

Big Fast Results Institute Sdn Bhd (BFR-I) in partnership with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) have opened registration for the inaugural Global Transformation Forum (GTF)

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UNDP supports Malaysian women's football at the Tun Sharifah Rodziah Cup 2015

The 28th edition of the tournament, organised by the Football Association of Malaysia is supported by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).

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Consensus Reached on New Sustainable Development Agenda to be adopted by World Leaders in September

The 193 Member States of the United Nations reached agreement today on the outcome document that will constitute the new sustainable development agenda that will be adopted this September by world leaders at the Sustainable Development Summit in New York. UN Photo/Mark Garten

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The Millennium Development Goals Report 2015

The Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) have produced the most successful anti-poverty movement in history and will serve as the jumping-off point for the new sustainable development agenda to be adopted this year, according to the final MDG report launched by United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon

Gender
30 fellowships to participate in the Gender Academy

The ITC ILO Gender Academy is a global event on gender, work and development, taking place from 16 to 27 November 2015 in Turin, Italy. Apply now!

ADR
Assessment of Development Results: Malaysia

This evaluation examined UNDP's contributions to national development goals, its relevance and strategic position within the country during the period between 2008 and 2014 . It provides a set of forward-looking recommendations, with a view to supporting the country office and its partners in the continuous efforts to improve the country programme by learning from the achievements and challenges.

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An Action Agenda for our people and our planet

Mr. Nikhil Seth is Director in the United Nations Division for Sustainable Development, DESA, New York.

The Star
A new game plan to take Malaysia further - Views from Michelle Gyles-McDonnough

THIS month, Malaysia will be launching the 11th Malaysia Plan, which will serve as a platform to transition from a developing nation to a developed nation in 2020.

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Retweet to support UNDP’s Ebola recovery effort

Ebola started with patient zero. Beating it starts with Tweet Zero

WPF
World Press Freedom Day 2015: Gender Equality in the Media

Suri Kempe, UNDP Programme Manager (Gender Equality and Women's Empowerment) speaks to BFM 89.9.

Human Rights Week
UN Celebrates Human Rights Week

The United Nations Country Team in Malaysia celebrated Human Rigthts day by organizing a week long list of events to promote subjects on human rights.

UNDP Ebola Response
Support UNDP's Ebola Response!

We are excited to announce that UNDP is starting a fundraising campaign for our response to the Ebola crisis in West Africa

Launch of the inaugural Human Development Report
As conditions change, Malaysia needs second generation policies that prioritise inclusive growth to achieve vision 2020

This independent national human development report provides a comprehensive and robust look into the challenges facing Malaysia and provides recommendations to steer the nation towards vision 2020 and beyond. Among the key subjects touched by the independent report are poverty, income and wealth inequality, vulnerable groups, low wages, small middle class, gender inequality, affirmative action and policy reforms.

Celebrating 69 years of the United Nations at the National Library of Malaysia
UN Celebrates 69th Year At The National Library Of Malaysia

The United Nations Country Team in Malaysia marked the 69th anniversary of the formation of the UN by launching a book titled “Partners for Progress” and a month-long exhibition at the National Library of Malaysia.

Seminar on Gender in UN Peacekeeping Operations

The Ministry of Defence, Malaysia (MINDEF) and the United Nations Development Programme Malaysia (UNDP) today jointly launched the ‘Seminar on Gender Perspective in United Nations Peacekeeping Operations’.

1st National Protected Area Managers’ Conference
Taman Negara is the venue for the 1st National Protected Area Managers’ Conference

More than 100 protected area managers, conservation practitioners, policy makers and experts will converge on Taman Negara National Park for the inaugural National Protected Area Managers’ Conference.

Empowering Single Mothers in Malaysia
Empowering Single Mothers in Malaysia

Life can be challenging for single mothers anywhere in the world, more so for those who are living in poverty. In Malaysia, single mothers are in their predicament mostly as a result of spousal death, spousal abandonment or divorce. Many face financial challenges and the majority of single mothers that hail from rural areas usually lack specialized job skills, as well as the education required to get proper employment.

UN Conference Produces Anti-Corruption Strategy Recommendations For Asia

Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia), 29 October 2013 - UNODC is committed to developing and implementing sustainable anti-corruption strategies in Southeast Asia. As part of this process, it recently held the Asia Regional Meeting on Anti-Corruption Strategies in Kuala Lumpur, in partnership with the Government of Malaysia and...

Women Entrepreneurs Take Flight
Women Entrepreneurs Take Flight

"UNDP’s “Entrepreneurial Skills: Empowering Rural Women” project aims to alleviate poverty in Terengganu and Kelantan and support low-income women entrepreneurs in the cottage food industry. Here Natasya Saufi writes about a young woman named Suri who is determined to forge her own path." There are many, many...

Let Us Not Turn Our Backs on Nature
Let Us Not Turn Our Backs on Nature

A day after international women’s squash player and UNDP National Goodwill Ambassador Nicol David was conferred with the honorary title of Datuk for her contribution to her home state of Penang, the exuberant 25 year old hopped onto a plane and headed for the interiors of Sarawak for her first field mission...

Michelle Gyles-McDonnough
Michelle Gyles-McDonnough: Experiencing the role of United Nations (UN) in the Development of Malaysia
Michelle Gyles-McDonnough: Experiencing the role of United Nations (UN) in the Development of Malaysia
UNDP Global Centre for Public Service Excellence, Singapore
UNDP Global Centre for Public Service Excellence, Singapore

The GCPSE was founded by the Government of Singapore and UNDP as a knowledge and convening hub on public service issues.

2014 review
A glimpse around the world in 2014

In 2014, a combination of conflict, disease, natural disasters and environmental crises all threatened decades of development gains. A look back at UNDP's work