UNDP and GISD Alliance Launch ‘SDG Investor Platform’ to unlock trillions on SDG-Aligned Investment Globally
UNDP and GISD Alliance launched the ‘SDG Investor Platform,’ an innovative tool to facilitate private sector investments that contribute to furthering the Sustainable Development Goals.
UN calls for urgent action on debt, vaccines, around the world
The United Nations called this week for expanded debt relief to all developing countries that request it and faster, more equitable COVID-19 vaccinations to tackle “unprecedented” fallout from the…
Business, Human Rights and Conflict Affected Regions: Towards Heightened Action
Opening remarks by Asako Okai at the Business, Human Rights and Conflict Affected Regions: Towards Heightened Action, as part of UNDP Development Dialogues: Rethinking solutions to crisis in the…
Usha Rao-Monari assumes role as new Associate Administrator for the United Nations Development Programme
Ms. Usha Rao-Monari of India officially began in her role today as Under-Secretary-General and Associate Administrator of UNDP, following her appointment by United Nations Secretary-General António…
UNDP opens new representation office in Germany
UNDP has officially established a new representation office in Germany, an important international development leader and supporter of multilateralism and the work of the UNDP.
UNDP releases SDG Impact Standards for Bond Issuers
SDG Impact Standards are already being piloted in the market with New Development Bank’s (NDB) SDG bond issuance in China Interbank Bond Market earlier this month.
New UNDP study reveals the magnitude of limited debt relief eligibility for developing economies
Two-thirds of external ‘debt service at risk’ is not covered by current relief initiatives, putting at risk years of progress on poverty and the future resources needed to deal with climate change
AfCFTA and UNDP announce new partnership towards inclusive growth in Africa
AfCFTA and UNDP have signed a strategic partnership to promote trade as a stimulus for Africa’s socioeconomic recovery from the COVID-19 crisis, and as a driver of sustainable development particularly…
SDG Action Awards Winners Announced
The Awards seek to highlight initiatives which Mobilize, Inspire and Connect, three categories that can help spur citizen engagement and affect positive change.
United Nations chiefs urge donors to support record appeals for Syrians and the region
On the eve of the fifth Brussels conference for Syria, the United Nations humanitarian, refugee and development chiefs have urged international donors to step up and stand with the millions of people…
