South Korea joins Central African Forest Iniative
South Korea joins Central African Forest Iniative

On 17 January, the UNDP Seoul Policy Centre took part in a high level signing ceremony of the CAFI Joint Declaration held in Daejon, whereby the Republic of Korea became the 7th donor to join the Central African Forest Initiative. The Declaration was signed by Dr SHIN Won-Sop, Minister of the Korea Forest Service, and the ceremony was also attended by Norway's Ambassador to Korea, Jan Ole Grevstad.

Korea’s ‘Clean Construction System’ for enhancing transparency in public construction shared with Ukraine
Korea’s ‘Clean Construction System’ for enhancing transparency in public construction shared with Ukraine

The UNDP Seoul Policy Centre (USPC), in partnership with the UNDP Jordan Country Office, the Seoul Metropolitan Government (SMG) of the Republic of Korea, and the Ministry of Public Works and Housing of Jordan, organized a webinar on 15 December, 2016, with the aim to share with Jordan the experiences and lessons learnt from SMG’s Clean Construction System (CCS) for efficient public administration and transparency in construction management.

“UNDP-Korea at 50” Highlights Korea’s Development Experience
“UNDP-Korea at 50” Highlights Korea’s Development Experience

Korea and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) celebrated 50 years of partnership in Seoul on 14 November, 2016, in an event that consisted of a photo exhibition and a gala event under the title “UNDP-Korea at 50: Retrospective and Prospect.” Going beyond celebrating UNDP’s 50th anniversary, the event was also a celebration of the longstanding partnership between UNDP and Korea, and commemoration of the development progress made by the Government and people of Korea in the past five decades.

Ukraine and Vietnam in Seoul for a Unique Quadrangular Study Visit
Ukraine and Vietnam in Seoul for a Unique Quadrangular Study Visit

Officials from Ukraine and Vietnam, consisting of government policymakers and UNDP programme managers, participated in a study mission to Seoul co-hosted by the UNDP Seoul Policy Centre (USPC) and the Infrastructure Headquarters of the Seoul Metropolitan Government (SMG) of the Republic of Korea on 3-4 November, 2016.

USPC presents Seoul's Clean Construction System at Habitat III
USPC presents Seoul's Clean Construction System at Habitat III
The Republic of Korea commits additional $3 million to UNDP for 2016
The Republic of Korea commits additional $3 million to UNDP for 2016
The Seoul Policy Centre Highlights UNDP’s Inclusive Green Economy Work in Jeju, Korea
The Seoul Policy Centre Highlights UNDP’s Inclusive Green Economy Work in Jeju, Korea
UNDP an Important Partner in Protecting the Yellow Sea Large Marine Ecosystem
UNDP an Important Partner in Protecting the Yellow Sea Large Marine Ecosystem
UNDP Seoul Policy Centre discusses country-level collaboration with GGGI
UNDP Seoul Policy Centre discusses country-level collaboration with GGGI
Press release: Korea shares award-winning ‘Clean Construction System’ with Ukraine
Press release: Korea shares award-winning ‘Clean Construction System’ with Ukraine
Seoul Metropolitan and Thai Government discuss open data in the construction sector to fight corruption
Seoul Metropolitan and Thai Government discuss open data in the construction sector to fight corruption
Vietnam Da Nang hosts UNDP-Seoul Government advisory mission for sharing Korea’s ‘Clean Construction System’
Vietnam Da Nang hosts UNDP-Seoul Government advisory mission for sharing Korea’s ‘Clean Construction System’
The Director presents UNDP’s perspective on SDGs and the environment
The Director presents UNDP’s perspective on SDGs and the environment
Korea’s ‘Clean Construction System’ for enhancing transparency in public construction shared with Ukraine
Korea’s ‘Clean Construction System’ for enhancing transparency in public construction shared with Ukraine
Experts discuss climate change and disaster resilience at first SDG Roundtable
Experts discuss climate change and disaster resilience at first SDG Roundtable
Network of Ecuadorian students in Korea hold “Benefit Concert for Ecuador” to support post-earthquake rehabilitation
Network of Ecuadorian students in Korea hold “Benefit Concert for Ecuador” to support post-earthquake rehabilitation
"Work for Human Development" Discussed at Roundtable on UNDP Human Development Report
"Work for Human Development" Discussed at Roundtable on UNDP Human Development Report
PRESS RELEASE - UNDP’s panda campaign kicked off in Korea to promote Sustainable Development Goals
PRESS RELEASE - UNDP’s panda campaign kicked off in Korea to promote Sustainable Development Goals
UNDP Seoul Policy Centre and Seoul Government Discuss Ways to Share Korea’s Open Data and Public Construction Policies with Partner Countries
UNDP Seoul Policy Centre and Seoul Government Discuss Ways to Share Korea’s Open Data and Public Construction Policies with Partner Countries
Publication: UNDP Seoul Policy Centre's Development Solutions Partnership
Publication: UNDP Seoul Policy Centre's Development Solutions Partnership
Ending gender-based violence essential to achieving sustainable development
Ending gender-based violence essential to achieving sustainable development
UNDP Highlights Partnership with Seoul Metropolitan Government at Annual Networking Meeting
UNDP Highlights Partnership with Seoul Metropolitan Government at Annual Networking Meeting
Publication: Introduction to Korea's Anti-Corruption Initiative Assessment
Publication: Introduction to Korea's Anti-Corruption Initiative Assessment
UNDP’s work presented at Workshop on SDGs Approach towards Building Resilience to Disasters and Climate Change
UNDP’s work presented at Workshop on SDGs Approach towards Building Resilience to Disasters and Climate Change
PRESS RELEASE: UNDP partners with MYSC on building business partnerships to advance the sustainable development goals
PRESS RELEASE: UNDP partners with MYSC on building business partnerships to advance the sustainable development goals
The challenges and opportunities of the sustainable development agenda explained to students in Korea
The challenges and opportunities of the sustainable development agenda explained to students in Korea
Publication: International Workshop for Public Construction Transparency
Publication: International Workshop for Public Construction Transparency
Korea’s Corruption Prevention Experiences Shared with Vietnam
Korea’s Corruption Prevention Experiences Shared with Vietnam
Assessment and Evaluation of South-South Cooperation Discussed at Busan Global Partnership Forum
Assessment and Evaluation of South-South Cooperation Discussed at Busan Global Partnership Forum
“Address challenges and seize opportunities of the new world of work,” UNDP urges
“Address challenges and seize opportunities of the new world of work,” UNDP urges
PRESS RELEASE: UNDP and ACRC of the Republic of Korea sign agreement for joint initiatives on anti-corruption
PRESS RELEASE: UNDP and ACRC of the Republic of Korea sign agreement for joint initiatives on anti-corruption
PRESS RELEASE: International knowledge exchange on strengthening public construction transparency based on Korea’s experience
PRESS RELEASE: International knowledge exchange on strengthening public construction transparency based on Korea’s experience
UNDP Seoul Policy Centre participates in UN 70th anniversary celebrations in Korea
UNDP Seoul Policy Centre participates in UN 70th anniversary celebrations in Korea
UNDP Assistant Administrator speaks on inclusive global partnership at 9th Seoul ODA Conference
UNDP Assistant Administrator speaks on inclusive global partnership at 9th Seoul ODA Conference
The Director presents UNDP’s work at Seminar on Climate Change Projects and Programs
The Director presents UNDP’s work at Seminar on Climate Change Projects and Programs

The Director of UNDP Seoul Policy Centre, Ms. Anne Marie Sloth Carlsen, presented UNDP’s work in the area of climate change at the Seminar on Climate Change Projects and Programs (CCPP) in Incheon. Ms. Carlsen provided an overview of UNDP and its climate change-related programs, and described how support for...

INTERVIEW: Trust and transparency central to post-2015 agenda, says USPC Director
INTERVIEW: Trust and transparency central to post-2015 agenda, says USPC Director

In a recent interview with Daily Development, the Director of the UNDP Seoul Policy Centre spoke about the importance of fighting corruption as part of the new development agenda and the Sustainable Development Goals that were just adopted by governments in New York.   Read what the Director has to say online...