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UNDP in Asia and the Pacific

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Working to end poverty, inequality, and climate change and to advance the #GlobalGoals. Stories of transformation from Asia Pacific.

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Bijli Sen, a resident of a remote village in 🇧🇩, is not only transforming her own life but also empowering other women in her group through the #SWAPNO project, jointly implemented by the Govt. of #Bangladesh and UN Development with support from #PartnersAtCore 🇸🇪 Sweden in Bangladesh. Her

Bijli Sen, a resident of a remote village in 🇧🇩, is not only transforming her own life but also empowering other women in her group through the #SWAPNO project, jointly implemented by the Govt. of #Bangladesh and <a href="/UNDP/">UN Development</a> with support from #PartnersAtCore 🇸🇪 <a href="/SwedeninBD/">Sweden in Bangladesh</a>. Her
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Across Asia and the Pacific, women are shaping a more inclusive justice system, but how close are we to balance in leadership? #WomenInJustice Stay tuned for our new campaign! 🗳️Vote in our poll 👇 What do you think is the current percentage of women judges across Asia and the

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💇‍♀️ Mai’s beauty salon in Karabla, 🧵 Jia’s fashion brand in Kirkuk, 📦 Fatima’s business in Abadi—each a spark of resilience. UN Development’s Early Recovery projects mean more than bouncing back—it’s women leading the way in rebuilding Iraq’s future 👉 undp.org/iraq/stories/e…

💇‍♀️ Mai’s beauty salon in Karabla, 🧵 Jia’s fashion brand in Kirkuk, 📦 Fatima’s business in Abadi—each a spark of resilience.

<a href="/UNDP/">UN Development</a>’s Early Recovery projects mean more than bouncing back—it’s women leading the way in rebuilding Iraq’s future 👉 undp.org/iraq/stories/e…
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Every year on 28 April, 🇧🇩 observes National Legal Aid Services Day to promote free legal support and raise awareness — just like the #VillageCourt project, jointly implemented by the Gov 🇧🇩, UN Development and supported by European Union in Bangladesh. Read how Kolly received quick, fair justice for

Every year on 28 April, 🇧🇩 observes National Legal Aid Services Day to promote free legal support and raise awareness — just like the #VillageCourt project, jointly implemented by the Gov 🇧🇩, <a href="/UNDP/">UN Development</a> and supported by <a href="/EUinBangladesh/">European Union in Bangladesh</a>.
Read how Kolly received quick, fair justice for
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'Urban Reinvention' is about activating available assets, from political will to local innovation, and connecting them to new opportunities. Exciting examples from Dhangadhi, Nepal; Pasig, Philippines; and Khulna, Bangladesh show how this transformative change is achieved! A

'Urban Reinvention' is about activating available assets, from political will to local innovation, and connecting them to new opportunities. Exciting examples from Dhangadhi, Nepal; Pasig, Philippines; and Khulna, Bangladesh show how this transformative change is achieved! A
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On this World Day for Safety and Health at Work #safeday, @ILO puts a spotlight on AI & digitalization with a call to innovate-with-safety and tackle emergent risks. See concrete steps that governments, businesses, and workers can take today to maximize the use of these new tech

On this World Day for Safety and Health at Work #safeday, @ILO puts a spotlight on AI &amp; digitalization with a call to innovate-with-safety and tackle emergent risks. See concrete steps that governments, businesses, and workers can take today to maximize the use of these new tech
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Myanmar continues to need our attention. With NHK WORLD News NHKニュース, I stressed the criticality of continued regional, ASEAN, international engagement and a permanent ceasefire for post-earthquake reconstruction and well beyond.... www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/ne…

Myanmar continues to need our attention. With <a href="/NHKWORLD_News/">NHK WORLD News</a> <a href="/nhk_news/">NHKニュース</a>, I stressed the criticality of continued regional, <a href="/ASEAN/">ASEAN</a>, international engagement and a permanent ceasefire for post-earthquake reconstruction and well beyond.... www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/ne…
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How can water access change a girl’s future? In Pakistan’s north, glacier melt led to water shortages, forcing girls out of school. Now, rehabilitated irrigation channels are keeping crops alive and girls in classrooms. See the impact: go.undp.org/Uox #ClimateAction

How can water access change a girl’s future? 

In Pakistan’s north, glacier melt led to water shortages, forcing girls out of school.

Now, rehabilitated irrigation channels are keeping crops alive and girls in classrooms.

See the impact:  go.undp.org/Uox

#ClimateAction
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Remittances are projected to reach USD 1 trillion annually before 2030. How can we support countries to harness the full potential of remittances for development financing? UNDP in Asia and the Pacific’s Kanni Wignaraja explores 4 key areas: go.undp.org/UJW

Remittances are projected to reach USD 1 trillion annually before 2030.

How can we support countries to harness the full potential of remittances for development financing?

<a href="/UNDPasiapac/">UNDP in Asia and the Pacific</a>’s <a href="/kanniwignaraja/">Kanni Wignaraja</a> explores 4 key areas: go.undp.org/UJW
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"Recovery will be a monumental undertaking. With different authorities governing various areas and ongoing conflict, even during the earthquake's aftermath, universal access across all affected areas is crucial", says UNDP in Asia and the Pacific's Kanni Wignaraja. Read this recent blog on how

"Recovery will be a monumental undertaking. With different authorities governing various areas and ongoing conflict, even during the earthquake's aftermath, universal access across all affected areas is crucial", says <a href="/UNDPasiapac/">UNDP in Asia and the Pacific</a>'s <a href="/kanniwignaraja/">Kanni Wignaraja</a>. Read this recent blog on how
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Urban transformation isn’t just about megacities. Cities like Dhangadhi🇳🇵, Pasig 🇵🇭, and Khulna 🇧🇩 are reshaping their futures by unlocking local assets, not waiting for miracles. Discover how emerging cities are leading first-rate innovations: go.undp.org/UJ2

Urban transformation isn’t just about megacities.
Cities like Dhangadhi🇳🇵, Pasig 🇵🇭, and Khulna 🇧🇩 are reshaping their futures by unlocking local assets, not waiting for miracles.
Discover how emerging cities are leading first-rate innovations:
go.undp.org/UJ2
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Afghanistan is facing deeper socioeconomic challenges, with widening inequalities that are accentuated for women and specific regions. UN Development stresses the need for targeted interventions. Dive into the data and analysis: go.undp.org/U3Y

Afghanistan is facing deeper socioeconomic challenges, with widening inequalities that are accentuated for women and specific regions. <a href="/UNDP/">UN Development</a> stresses the need for targeted interventions. Dive into the data and analysis: go.undp.org/U3Y
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🦸Ever wondered how a tiny #vaccine vial becomes a life-saving hero? This #WorldImmunizationWeek, follow our superhero on her epic journey — from the high-tech lab to a life-saving jab!💉 With #eVIN guiding the way & keeping her safe, & #UWIN helping health workers hit every

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In Dagana🇧🇹, Seday, Gyem & Nima are set to double their income. Once held back by water scarcity, the crops of 33 households now thrive w/ water from Narikachu irrigation, restored w/ @UNDP_Bhutan Green Climate Fund support. "I’ll invest the extra 💰 in my children’s education," says Seday.

In Dagana🇧🇹, Seday, Gyem &amp; Nima are set to double their income. Once held back by water scarcity, the crops of 33 households now thrive w/ water from Narikachu irrigation, restored w/ <a href="/UNDP_Bhutan/">@UNDP_Bhutan</a> <a href="/theGCF/">Green Climate Fund</a> support. "I’ll invest the extra 💰 in my children’s education," says Seday.
Kanni Wignaraja (@kanniwignaraja) 's Twitter Profile Photo

The latest UNDP Afghanistan data on Afghanistan tells a story of divergence. Despite a positive 2.7% growth in Afghanistan last year, the first time since 2019, the household economy paints a starkly different picture. 75% of Afghan households are now subsistence-insecure and 90% have

The latest <a href="/UNDPaf/">UNDP Afghanistan</a> data on Afghanistan tells a story of divergence. Despite a positive 2.7% growth in Afghanistan last year, the first time since 2019, the household economy paints a starkly different picture. 75% of Afghan households are now subsistence-insecure and 90% have
Kanni Wignaraja (@kanniwignaraja) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Ahead of the release of our new UN Development report on Afghanistan, I had a conversation with @Andrewpeach on BBC News (World). We discussed the alarming rise in a 'bare existence' living, technically stated as subsistence insecurity, affecting three-quarters of the Afghan population. And the

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.UN Development has released the annual #Afghanistan socio-economic review. The fragile economic recovery is no match for the subsistence shortfall, with 75% of the population subsistence insecure in 2024 (six points up from 2023). Download: go.undp.org/U3Y UNDP Afghanistan

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⚖️Women make up just 30% of judges in Asia-Pacific. A truly inclusive judiciary empowers women to lead and shape justice. It’s key to gender equality and fair representation for all. #WomenInJustice

⚖️Women make up just 30% of judges in Asia-Pacific. 

A truly inclusive judiciary empowers women to lead and shape justice.

It’s key to gender equality and fair representation for all.

#WomenInJustice
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The road to just transition is not linear, but with deliberate efforts toward policy coherence, countries can unlock inclusive and resilient development pathways. go.undp.org/U3z 📷 Gaurav Menghaney/UNDP India

The road to just transition is not linear, but with deliberate efforts toward policy coherence, countries can unlock inclusive and resilient development pathways. go.undp.org/U3z
📷 Gaurav Menghaney/<a href="/UNDP_India/">UNDP India</a>