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Edward Vrkic

@edwardvrkic

UNDP Deputy Resident Representative to Papua New Guinea

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#UNDP is supporting Government continue the consultation process to establish an independent #Biodiversity and Climate Fund to help achieve Papua New Guinea's environmental ambitions. UNDP Papua New Guinea

#UNDP is supporting Government continue the consultation process to establish an independent #Biodiversity and Climate Fund to help achieve Papua New Guinea's environmental ambitions. <a href="/UNDPinPNG/">UNDP Papua New Guinea</a>
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Absolute privilege to present at tonight’s Papua New Guinea SME Awards. UNDP sponsored the best Social Enterprise Award. The winner was the E-Didiman Initiative.

Absolute privilege to present at tonight’s Papua New Guinea SME Awards. UNDP sponsored the best Social Enterprise Award. The winner was the E-Didiman Initiative.
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Happy 76th #UnitedNationsDay. Proud to be working for the United Nations, an organisation committed to improving the lives of so many around the world. UNDP Papua New Guinea United Nations

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Visited project sites in rural Enga Province today. UNDP working with local communities to access new markets, develop green commodities, protect biodiversity and adapt to climate change. #UNDP, #EU, UN Development

Visited project sites in rural Enga Province today. UNDP working with local communities to access new markets, develop green commodities, protect biodiversity and adapt to climate change. #UNDP, #EU, <a href="/UNDP/">UN Development</a>
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UNDP Papua New Guinea received its first Government cost sharing contribution this week. A great investment in climate action. Will further facilitate access to renewable energy and promote energy efficiency. UNDP Papua New Guinea

UNDP Papua New Guinea received its first Government cost sharing contribution this week. A great investment in climate action. Will further facilitate access to renewable energy and promote energy efficiency. <a href="/UNDPinPNG/">UNDP Papua New Guinea</a>
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Great discussion at NBC live this morning on political representation, democratic process and empowering women candidates. Here with Yuambari Haihuie of Transparency Int’l PNG 🇵🇬 and Emmanuel Pok of IPPCC. Able to discuss UNDP’s continuing efforts to widen democratic representation #UNDPinPNG

Great discussion at NBC live this morning on political representation, democratic process and empowering women candidates. Here with Yuambari Haihuie of <a href="/TI_PNG/">Transparency Int’l PNG 🇵🇬</a> and Emmanuel Pok of IPPCC. Able to discuss UNDP’s continuing efforts to widen democratic representation #UNDPinPNG
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The recent Parliamentary GBV Committee shows why Committees are important. UNDP proud to support. Great to open today’s training of Parliamentary staff. Here with Repe Rambe (PAC), Deputy Clerk Whitchurch, Exec Dir. Committee Sec. Cohill, parliamentary expert Charmaine Rodrigues

The recent Parliamentary GBV Committee shows why Committees are important. UNDP proud to support. Great to open today’s training of Parliamentary staff. Here with Repe Rambe (PAC), Deputy Clerk Whitchurch, Exec Dir. Committee Sec. Cohill, parliamentary expert Charmaine Rodrigues
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Validating PNG’s national adaptation plan to guide efforts to respond to the impacts of climate change for communities across the country. UNDP proud to lead this work in support of CCDA and Government. Here with CCDA Deputy Jacob Ekinye #UNDPinPNG Green Climate Fund at today’s event.

Validating PNG’s national adaptation plan to guide efforts to respond to the impacts of climate change for communities across the country. UNDP proud to lead this work in support of CCDA and Government. Here with CCDA Deputy Jacob Ekinye #UNDPinPNG <a href="/theGCF/">Green Climate Fund</a> at today’s event.
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Privilege to be involved in the induction of Parliamentarians for Papua New Guinea's 11th National Parliament. Here with United Nations Country Team colleagues at yesterday’s presentation of United Nations in Papua New Guinea work supporting communities and national development efforts. #UNDPinPNG

Privilege to be involved in the induction of Parliamentarians for Papua New Guinea's 11th National Parliament. Here with United Nations Country Team colleagues at yesterday’s presentation of <a href="/UNinPNG/">United Nations in Papua New Guinea</a> work supporting communities and national development efforts. #UNDPinPNG
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At today’s opening of PNG’s 11th National Parliament. Will be the site of critical action over the next five years as PNG heads towards 50 years of independence. UNDP Papua New Guinea proud to support parliamentary action through its governance and parliamentary programmes.

At today’s opening of PNG’s 11th National Parliament. Will be the site of critical action over the next five years as PNG heads towards 50 years of independence. <a href="/UNDPinPNG/">UNDP Papua New Guinea</a> proud to support parliamentary action through its governance and parliamentary programmes.
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Offering opening partner remarks at PNG’s 2nd Climate Summit. As Government’s first, largest and longest serving partner on climate action, UNDP Papua New Guinea is proud to support PNG address climate impacts and biodiversity loss pngbiodiversity.org

Offering opening partner remarks at PNG’s 2nd Climate Summit. As Government’s first, largest and longest serving partner on climate action, <a href="/UNDPinPNG/">UNDP Papua New Guinea</a> is proud to support PNG address climate impacts and biodiversity loss pngbiodiversity.org
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Climate Summit adaptation panel discussion on the future of climate action in PNG. UNDP adaptation planning expert Ms. Takfulu Sariman, talking about UNDP Papua New Guinea important role in supporting PNG develop the region’s first National Adaptation Plan Green Climate Fund.

Climate Summit adaptation panel discussion on the future of climate action in PNG. UNDP adaptation planning expert Ms. Takfulu Sariman, talking about <a href="/UNDPinPNG/">UNDP Papua New Guinea</a> important role in supporting PNG develop the region’s first National Adaptation Plan <a href="/theGCF/">Green Climate Fund</a>.
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Catching up with Bougainville’s Chief Secretary, Shadrach Himata, in Port Moresby. Talking about UNDP Papua New Guinea efforts to support economic development, innovation and parliamentary strengthening. Strong emphasis on supporting youth, women and renewable energy.

Catching up with Bougainville’s Chief Secretary, Shadrach Himata, in Port Moresby. Talking about <a href="/UNDPinPNG/">UNDP Papua New Guinea</a> efforts to support economic development, innovation and parliamentary strengthening. Strong emphasis on supporting youth, women and renewable energy.
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Great to participate in the national launch of UN Development 2021/2022 #HumanDevelopmentReport. Analysis of growing global challenges driving uncertainty. Highlights impacts of COVID, climate and instability on countries seeing many slip against measures of education, health and income.

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Documenting experiences from female candidates is critical to increasing the level of female representation in Parliament. Very proud to open the recent 2022 National General Election Diagnostic Forum on Women’s Participation in Port Moresby.

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With Secretary Ubese of Community Development, the Hon. Rufina Peter, Governor of Central Province, Emmanuel Pok IPPCC Registrar and Rev. Roger Joseph Chairman IPPCC Board. A privilege to be working with such partners to lift women’s representation in the National Parliament.

With Secretary Ubese of Community Development, the Hon. Rufina Peter, Governor of Central Province, Emmanuel Pok IPPCC Registrar and Rev. Roger Joseph Chairman IPPCC Board. A privilege to be working with such partners to lift women’s representation in the National Parliament.
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Great to brief representatives from US Congress Committees this morning on UNDP’s efforts in PNG. Led by Chairman Gregory W. Meeks (D-NY), House Foreign Affairs Committee. Discussed the political, socio-economic and environmental challenges facing PNG.

Great to brief representatives from US Congress Committees this morning on UNDP’s efforts in PNG. Led by Chairman Gregory W. Meeks (D-NY), House Foreign Affairs Committee. Discussed the political, socio-economic and environmental challenges facing PNG.
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#UNDPinPNG supports peace building. Working with UKAID and Karel community in Southern Highlands, opened a centre providing a space for conflict mediation, dialogue, peace awareness and reconciliation. #UNHighlandsJointProgramme

#UNDPinPNG supports peace building. Working with UKAID and Karel community in Southern Highlands, opened a centre providing a space for conflict mediation, dialogue, peace awareness and reconciliation. #UNHighlandsJointProgramme
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Happy #WorldEnvironmentDay 2023! This year’s theme highlights the urgency of addressing plastic pollution. Time to accelerate action and transition to a circular economy. UNDP Papua New Guinea working with Papua New Guinea to do this. It is time to #BeatPlasticPollution.

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Thank you UNESCO PACIFIC for welcoming the #Samoa and #Fiji Multi-Country Office Resident Coordinators Themba Kalua & Dirk Wagener 🇺🇳 to discuss the important role UNESCO 🏛️ #Education #Sciences #Culture 🇺🇳 plays in the region and how its programmes can enhance our collective impact.

Thank you <a href="/UNESCO_Pacific/">UNESCO PACIFIC</a> for welcoming the #Samoa and #Fiji Multi-Country Office Resident Coordinators <a href="/thembakalua/">Themba Kalua</a> &amp; <a href="/DirkWagenerUN/">Dirk Wagener 🇺🇳</a> to discuss the important role <a href="/UNESCO/">UNESCO 🏛️ #Education #Sciences #Culture 🇺🇳</a> plays in the region and how its programmes can enhance our collective impact.