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Ian King

@iankingug

Deputy Resident Represenative @UNDPUganda

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Karamoja, Uganda📍 UNDP #PartnersAtCore from #Korea🇰🇷 led by Mr. Jongyun Choi and Ms. Kyungbin Baek of MOFA have arrived in Uganda to witness first-hand results & impact of support to UN Development x Government of Uganda in building resilience of conflict-affected & fragile communities.

Karamoja, Uganda📍

UNDP #PartnersAtCore from #Korea🇰🇷 led by Mr. Jongyun Choi and Ms. Kyungbin Baek of <a href="/MOFAkr_eng/">MOFA</a> have arrived in Uganda to witness first-hand results &amp; impact of support to <a href="/UNDP/">UN Development</a> x <a href="/GovUganda/">Government of Uganda</a> in building resilience of conflict-affected &amp; fragile communities.
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Together, UN Development Makerere University and Lwera are advancing Uganda's technology production capacity with the Industry 4.0 Skilling Programme, equipping 20 young Ugandans with skills in electronics, manufacturing, and industrial innovation at the Makerere University Innovation Pod

Together, <a href="/UNDP/">UN Development</a> <a href="/Makerere/">Makerere University</a> and <a href="/Lweraelectrics/">Lwera</a> are advancing Uganda's technology production capacity with the Industry 4.0 Skilling Programme, equipping 20 young Ugandans with skills in electronics, manufacturing, and industrial innovation at the <a href="/MakUnipod/">Makerere University Innovation Pod</a>
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"This programme is a game-changer. It introduces young Ugandans to industry 4.0 skills. It transitions them from learners to makers. With these technologies, Uganda is no longer just consuming technology - we are now building it." - David Maina UN Development On behalf of Nwanne Vwede-Obahor

"This programme is a game-changer. It introduces young Ugandans to industry 4.0 skills. It transitions them from learners to makers. With these technologies, Uganda is no longer just consuming technology - we are now building it."

- David Maina <a href="/UNDP/">UN Development</a>

On behalf of <a href="/NwanneObahor/">Nwanne Vwede-Obahor</a>
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Industry 4.0 Skilling Programme was officially launched yesterday🎉 The UN Development Makerere University Lwera initiative marks a major milestone in Uganda’s drive to localize technology production, create jobs, and contribute to inclusive economic growth for years to come.

Industry 4.0 Skilling Programme was officially launched yesterday🎉

The <a href="/UNDP/">UN Development</a> <a href="/Makerere/">Makerere University</a> <a href="/Lweraelectrics/">Lwera</a> initiative marks a major milestone in Uganda’s drive to localize technology production, create jobs, and contribute to inclusive economic growth for years to come.
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Throwback to #CreativityDay 2024 ✨ On this day, we promised to explore new ways to connect & showcase Uganda's creatives, innovators and entrepreneurs to spur growth of Uganda's creative sector. Fast forward to 2025 and UN Development is pleased to host the #CreativesBazaar on 21 June!

Throwback to #CreativityDay 2024 ✨

On this day, we promised to explore new ways to connect &amp; showcase Uganda's creatives, innovators and entrepreneurs to spur growth of Uganda's creative sector.

Fast forward to 2025 and <a href="/UNDP/">UN Development</a> is pleased to host the #CreativesBazaar on 21 June!
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Congratulations Government of Uganda on launching the Carbon Market Regulations 2025 👏 This marks a bold and visionary step for Uganda toward climate resilience, green growth, and delivering on the #ParisAgreement and #ClimatePromise. Learn more: bit.ly/43AdJmR

Congratulations <a href="/GovUganda/">Government of Uganda</a> on launching the Carbon Market Regulations 2025 👏

This marks a bold and visionary step for Uganda toward climate resilience, green growth, and delivering on the #ParisAgreement and #ClimatePromise.

Learn more: bit.ly/43AdJmR
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🌍The future of sustainable development is in young hands! AI, robotics & simulation are creating incredible opportunities for youth to build careers. 🤖 Design AI solutions 💻 Build apps connecting communities 🦾Create robotic systems Claire Matsiko timbuktooAfrica

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“I look forward to being trained on AI usage, smart manufacturing and innovation as I aim at enabling myself come out as an all round Electrical Engineer.” -Anthony Ejot timbuktooAfrica

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The Republic of Korea’s steadfast commitment to multilateralism inspires hope. With UN Development, this partnership drives real change — tackling crises, unlocking innovation and shaping a more sustainable world. #PartnersAtCore

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Every action counts. Let’s build a greener, cleaner planet and champion economic growth through tourism. 🌱🦋 Ahead of #WorldEnvironmentDay 🚯 Let's say NO to Plastic Pollution. 🌿 Let's Protect Nature. Preserve Wildlife. 🌍 Let’s champion Sustainable Development.

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Busia, Uganda📍 UN Development are working alongside Government of Uganda, Government of Kenya and the Busia community strengthening urban resilience to emerging disasters and climate risks including floods, waterborne diseases, heatwaves and economic losses. Thanks to #PartnersAtCore from 🇩🇰🇰🇷🇱🇺

Busia, Uganda📍

<a href="/UNDP/">UN Development</a> are working alongside <a href="/GovUganda/">Government of Uganda</a>, <a href="/GovtOfKenya/">Government of Kenya</a> and the Busia community strengthening urban resilience to emerging disasters and climate risks including floods, waterborne diseases, heatwaves and economic losses.

Thanks to #PartnersAtCore from 🇩🇰🇰🇷🇱🇺
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Urgent action is needed to protect and restore marine ecosystems, which are essential for maintaining global food security, combating climate change, and sustaining biodiversity. On #WorldEnvironmentDay let's put an end to marine pollution and save our water resources.

Urgent action is needed to protect and restore marine ecosystems, which are essential for maintaining global food security, combating climate change, and sustaining biodiversity.

On #WorldEnvironmentDay let's put an end to marine pollution and save our water resources.
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On #WorldEnvironmentDay let’s be reminded that the health of our planet 🌍 is the foundation for the future. Together let’s #BeatPlasticPollution and protect our vital ecosystems which are engines for inclusive sustainable growth.

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🇺🇬#HappyHeroesDay As we salute all the heroes who work for the development of the country ensuring that no one is left behind - let’s also not forget to preserve and protect our vital ecosystems. #RwenzoriPeak #ExploreUganda

🇺🇬#HappyHeroesDay

As we salute all the heroes who work for the development of the country ensuring that no one is left behind - let’s also not forget to preserve and protect our vital ecosystems.

#RwenzoriPeak
#ExploreUganda
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Oceans and other water bodies are our lifeline. They give us food, clean air & provide a living for millions of people. But climate change, pollution & overfishing are threatening the health of these vital water bodies. This #WorldOceansDay, Cody Simpson has a message!

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"𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁 𝗵𝗮𝘀 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗱 𝗺𝘆 𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗲" 📽️Susan Atim - South Sudanese Refugee living in Palabek Refugee Settlement. #SolidarityWithRefugees #WorldRefugeeDay2025 Korean Embassy in Uganda KOICA Uganda Office Achim Steiner Ahunna Eziakonwa Nwanne Vwede-Obahor UN Development

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Through UN Development’s partnership with the Korean government, Korean Embassy in Uganda, refugees and host communities were empowered through a cash-for-work model that encouraged each to actively participate in development initiatives while earning income. #WorldRefugeeDay

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Refugees are often cut off from family, civic life, and hope for a stable future, limiting their potential and increasing fragility. We must support peaceful transitions, build resilience, & tackle root causes of displacement to break the cycle. #WithRefugees #WorldRefugeeDay

Refugees are often cut off from family, civic life, and hope for a stable future, limiting their potential and increasing fragility.

We must support peaceful transitions, build resilience, &amp; tackle root causes of displacement to break the cycle. 

#WithRefugees
#WorldRefugeeDay