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| 23.06.2025 | JKLU Professor First Indian to Win Hills Millennium Award for International Designers | Jaipur, Rajasthan, India
Prof. A Balasubramaniam, the founding Director of the Institute of Design at JK Lakshmipat University (JKLU) in Jaipur has become the first Indian to win the Hills Millennium Award 2025, a prestigious award for inte... |
| 01.06.2025 | The Housing Dilemma: Broomfield's Struggle with Affordable Living | Broomfield, Colorado, is at a crossroads. The city grapples with a housing crisis that threatens its very fabric. A recent survey reveals a stark reality: residents are unwilling to support tax increases aimed at helping the housing insecur... |
| 01.06.2025 | Bridging the Innovation Gap: UNDP and AI Singapore Forge New Paths for Development | In a world where technology races ahead, the divide between the digital haves and have-nots grows wider. The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and AI Singapore are stepping into this chasm, armed with innovation and collaboration.... |
| 30.05.2025 | UNDP Innovation Centre in Lagos launches ecosystem co-creation week to deepen engagement with Nigeria’s innovation ecosystem | The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Innovation Centre in Lagos is set to host a dynamic week-long Co-Creation Programme that will convene stakeholders from various segments across Nigeria’s innovation ecosystem. Scheduled for Ju... |
| 29.05.2025 | New $15 million iInitiative launched to catalyse sustainable investment in the Congo Basin | New York, Geneva, Nairobi, 29 May 2025 – A new initiative in one of the world’s most vital ecosystems – the Congo Basin – aims to unlock nature-positive, climate-resilient business opportunities for micro, small, and medium-sized enterprise... |
| 29.05.2025 | AI Singapore and the United Nations Development Programme collaborate to close the AI literacy divide & transform communities in developing countries | A new Memorandum of Understanding between AI Singapore and the United Nations Development Programme has been signed to advance AI literacy in six pilot countries.
AI for Good (AI4Good) programme will be utilised to accelerate efforts beyond... |
| 29.05.2025 | Youth Co:Lab Hong Kong Dialogue Highlights the Urgent Need for Youth Mental Health Solutions and Support | Citi Foundation and United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) remain steadfast advocates for innovative and collaborative solutions to empower youth
HONG KONG SAR- Media OutReach Newswire – 29 May 2025 – Over 400 youth workers, academic p... |
| 26.05.2025 | International Dialogue: Tech Innovation Brings Women New Opportunities and Boosts Their Economic Independence | BEIJING, May 26, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- A news from China.org.cn on Sci-Tech Empowering Rural Transformation: 2025 HER Power, HER Stories Dialogue events held in Fenghuang County, Xiangxi Tujia and Miao Autonomous Prefecture, Hunan Province, ... |
| 25.05.2025 | Ethiopia: How Ethiopia Can Adopt China's Yunnan Shijing Ag-Tech and Manpeng Village's Success | Yunnan Shijing Agriculture Technology Co., Ltd is a subsidiary company of Qicaihong Group. It mainly operates two projects in Mengla Town, Jinping County which are ruby-colored waxy corn and silage.
The production, sales and processing proj... |
| 22.05.2025 | CASETiFY's Bold Leap into Travel: The Bounce Check-In Trunk Suitcase | In a world where travel often feels like a chore, CASETiFY is shaking things up. The company has unveiled its latest creation: the 29" Bounce Check-In Trunk Suitcase. This isn’t just another piece of luggage; it’s a statement. Designed... |
| 20.05.2025 | S+ Summit cum Expo 2025 Together We Co-create a Sustainable Society | HONG KONG, May 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Amid rapid social, economic, and environmental changes, Hong Kong faces significant challenges such as demographic shifts and economic transformation, while also encountering development opportunities... |
| 07.05.2025 | Africa: World Press Freedom Day 2025 - Call to Protect Elections From AI 'Information Pollution' | United Nations — The prevalence of artificial intelligence (AI) is changing the flow and access of information, which has a wider influence on how freedom of expression is affected. National and local elections can demonstrate the particula... |
| 06.05.2025 | UN warns of 'unsettling' development slowdown in 2024 | UNITED NATIONS: Humanity recorded an unexpected and "unsettling" slowdown in development in 2024 as the global post-pandemic recovery began losing steam, well before President Donald Trump dramatically cut US international aid, th... |
| 06.05.2025 | UNDP, Trigger collaborate to provide more intelligent investment to Singaporean startups | Trigger Asset Management (Trigger) and the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) have partnered to increase support and unlock capital for startups and businesses that are working to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Acc... |
| 03.05.2025 | The United Nations at a Crossroads: Reforming for Relevance | The United Nations (U.N.) stands at a pivotal moment. A recent internal memo reveals a pressing need for reform. The organization faces significant challenges, including inefficiencies and rising costs. These issues threaten its ability to ... |
| 02.05.2025 | UN memo lays out proposals for sweeping reforms and consolidation of its operations | He noted that it was just one way the U.N. is working on changes and that “this exercise is designed to ensure we are responsible stewards of the monies from hardworking taxpayers around the world who underwrite everything we do through mem... |
| 02.05.2025 | To support innovation in SA’s cultural and creative sectors, UNDP Timbuktoo Creatives Lab launched | The timbuktoo Creatives Lab is a dynamic innovation and acceleration program that the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Craft and Design Institute (CDI) have launched in South Africa with the goal of maximizing the growth ... |
| 24.04.2025 | Nestlé and Ofi combat cocoa deforestation with regenerative agriculture program | Listen to the article 3 min
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| 24.04.2025 | Blockchain for Good Alliance Launches Global Accelerator and Fund with UNDP | - |
| 17.04.2025 | Education on the Brink: The Urgent Need for Investment in Sudan's Future | The conflict in Sudan is a storm that rages on, leaving devastation in its wake. Two years of violence have robbed millions of children of their education. The statistics are staggering. Over 30 million people need humanitarian assistance, ... |
| 17.04.2025 | The Digital Economy: Empowering African Entrepreneurs | Africa is undergoing a digital transformation that is changing how people work, do business, and connect with the world. With growing internet access and mobile technology, more Africans are using digital tools to start businesses, reach cu... |
| 15.04.2025 | The AI Revolution: Startups and Africa's Ambitious Leap | Artificial Intelligence (AI) is not just a buzzword; it’s a seismic shift. It’s reshaping the landscape of startups and igniting ambitions across continents. In the U.S., AI-native startups are redefining how businesses operate. Meanwhile, ... |
| 15.04.2025 | At HCI 2025 global minds convene to accelerate the future of human capability with over 13,000 participants from 120 countries | RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, April 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The second edition of the Human Capability Initiative (HCI), has concluded, hosting over 300 influential leaders, policymakers, and global experts from 40 countries, including academia, p... |
| 14.04.2025 | Rwanda: Kigali AI Summit Backs $60bn Fund | Analysis — The Global AI Summit for Africa, held in Kigali, Rwanda from April 3-4, galvanized the continent's ambition to harness the transformative power of artificial intelligence (AI) for sustainable development.
A landmark resolution wa... |
| 11.04.2025 | Kenya's Digital Renaissance: From Open Source to Online Casinos | Kenya stands at a crossroads. The nation is witnessing a digital renaissance, fueled by innovation and a thirst for progress. This transformation is not just about technology; it’s about identity, culture, and the future. Two recent develop... |
| 10.04.2025 | Kenya to Host Global Open Source Office As ITU Unveils Tech Projects | Nairobi — Kenya has been selected to host an Open Source Programme Office (OSPO) under a new pilot project launched by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), and the European Union.... |
| 03.04.2025 | Myanmar's Earthquake: A Call for Global Solidarity Amidst Chaos | Myanmar is in turmoil. A devastating earthquake struck on March 28, 2025, claiming over 2,700 lives. The nation, already battered by a civil war, now faces a humanitarian crisis of staggering proportions. Aid agencies are scrambling to resp... |
| 03.04.2025 | Myanmar earthquake toll crosses 3,000; heat and rains fuel disease risk | BANGKOK: Extreme heat and heavy rain in Myanmar could cause disease outbreaks among earthquake survivors camping in the open, global aid bodies warned on Thursday (Apr 3), complicating rescue efforts made difficult by a civil war, as the de... |
| 01.04.2025 | Kenya: The Value of Increasing Public Sector Skills in the Age of AI | In an era where digital transformation is reshaping every facet of our lives, Kenya's public sector stands at a critical juncture.
As Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology has advanced and proliferated in recent years, the Kenyan governme... |
| 01.04.2025 | ‘Going to take a whole lot more’ to rebuild war-torn Myanmar after deadly quake, say aid agencies | Listen
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| 14.03.2025 | Qatar Supplies Syria With Natural Gas in Latest Post-Assad Boost | (Bloomberg) -- Qatar began supplying natural gas to Syria through Jordan, the latest boost to the war-torn country’s interim government following the fall of former president Bashar al-Assad.
About 2 million cubic meters a day will be sent ... |
| 12.03.2025 | Tackling Malnutrition in Africa: The Fortify Forward Innovation Challenge 2025 | Malnutrition is a silent killer. It lurks in the shadows, claiming lives and stunting futures. In Nigeria, it’s a crisis. Nearly half of all deaths in children under five are linked to malnutrition. The country holds the grim title of havin... |
| 11.03.2025 | Fortify Forward Innovation Challenge 2025 – Seeking innovative solutions against malnutrition in Africa | The Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN) and partners have launched a regional competition inviting innovative solutions for enhancing the nutritional value of food through fortification with essential micronutrients, biofortified ... |
| 06.03.2025 | Harnessing Innovation: The Fight Against Climate Change and the Rise of AI Solutions | In the battle against climate change, innovation is the sword and shield. The urgency is palpable. As the planet warms, solutions must evolve. Enter the Compute for Climate Fellowship, a collaboration between the International Research Cent... |
| 06.03.2025 | Cloud Innovations: A New Dawn for Climate Solutions and Telecommunications | In a world grappling with climate change and evolving digital landscapes, two recent announcements from Amazon Web Services (AWS) signal a transformative shift. The expansion of the Compute for Climate Fellowship and the launch of Wim, a di... |
| 06.03.2025 | Climate Innovation and Controversy: A Tale of Two Tech Frontiers | In the ever-evolving landscape of technology and environmental sustainability, two recent stories capture the zeitgeist: the expansion of the Compute for Climate Fellowship and the unfolding Nvidia fraud case. Both narratives reveal the com... |
| 04.03.2025 | IRCAI and AWS Expand the Compute for Climate Fellowship Program and Opens Applications for 2025 | The program funds proof of concepts for new ideas leveraging advanced cloud computing, including generative AI, to solve some of the biggest challenges in the fight against climate change
LJUBLJANA, Slovenia, March 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- T... |
| 19.02.2025 | Nigerian Insurance Sector: A Call to Action Amidst AfCFTA Opportunities | The Nigerian insurance sector stands at a crossroads. The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) offers a vast landscape of opportunities. Yet, the path to success is fraught with challenges. The National Insurance Commission (NAICOM)... |
| 16.02.2025 | AU elects Djibouti’s Youssouf as new chairperson hours after launching own credit rating agency | The African Union has elected Mahamoud Ali Youssouf of Djibouti as the new Chairperson of the AU Commission, just 24 hours after launching its own credit rating agency, the African Credit Rating Agency (AfCRA).
Youssouf defeated Odinga Odin... |
| 15.02.2025 | Tony Elumelu Foundation Opens Applications for 2025 Entrepreneurship Programmes | The Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF), Africa’s leading champion of entrepreneurship, has announced the commencement of applications for its 2025 Entrepreneurship Programmes. Aspiring and existing entrepreneurs from across Africa are invited to... |
| 14.02.2025 | Expert urges NAICOM to improve public education on third-party vehicle insurance | The National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) and insurance companies have been urged to intensify efforts to improve public education and perception of vehicle insurance.
Dr. Sam Onyeka, an insurance expert, emphasized the importance of conti... |
| 08.02.2025 | Zimbabwe Government Honours its Commitment to Compensate Investors Under Bilateral Investment Protection and Promotion Agreements (BIPPAs) | Harare, Zimbabwe
The Government of the Republic of Zimbabwe is honouring its commitment to compensate investors protected by Bilateral Investment Protection and Promotion Agreements (BIPPAs), whose investments were affected by the Land Refo... |
| 07.02.2025 | Africa: Bridging the Divide - General Assembly President On UN Reforms and Africa's Digital Future | The landmark year in the life of the UN has prompted introspection and a fresh impetus for change. How can the organization remains relevant in a world that is almost unrecognizable from the post-World War Two consensus into which it was bo... |
| 06.02.2025 | Global Africa Business Initiative Calls for a Bold Reimagining of Africa's Economic Narrative | NEW YORK, Feb. 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Global Africa Business Initiative (GABI) issued its Unstoppable Africa 2024 Executive Summary today, shedding light on transformative strategies and solutions to reshape Africa's financial narrativ... |
| 05.02.2025 | Riding the Wave: Businesses and Investors Set Their Sights on ASEAN's Blue Economy | JAKARTA, Indonesia, Feb. 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- As global business communities place greater emphasis on sustainability, the potential of ASEAN's blue economy offers a renewed opportunity for forward-thinking businesses and investors. The ... |
| 13.01.2025 | Timbuktoo MineTech Accelerator open for applications | The timbuktoo MineTech Accelerator program, a game-changing project of the timbuktoo MineTech Hub, is now accepting applications. Its goals are to empower startups, spur innovation in mining technology, and scale transformative technologies... |
| 12.01.2025 | The Tug of War Over Humanitarian Aid: UNRWA's Future in Jeopardy | The humanitarian landscape in the Palestinian territories is on the brink of a seismic shift. The United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA), a lifeline for millions, faces an uncertain future as Israel's new law threatens its operation... |
| 11.01.2025 | The Human Cost of Conflict: A Tale of Two Tragedies | In the theater of war, human lives often become mere statistics. Two recent incidents from Israel and Myanmar starkly illustrate this grim reality. Both nations are embroiled in conflict, yet the stories emerging from each are uniquely harr... |
| 11.01.2025 | Shadows Over Myanmar: The Rising Toll of Conflict and Chaos | In the heart of Southeast Asia, Myanmar is engulfed in turmoil. The air is thick with tension, and the cries of the innocent echo through the smoke. Recent events have underscored the dire situation in this nation, where military might clas... |
| 11.01.2025 | With UNRWA fate unclear, UN and Israel argue over who's responsible for Palestinians | UNITED NATIONS: The United Nations and Israel are arguing over who must fill the gap if UN Palestinian relief agency UNRWA stops working in the Gaza Strip and West Bank later this month when an Israeli law comes into force.
UNRWA still oper... |
| 09.01.2025 | Myanmar junta air strike kills 40, says ethnic armed group, rescue worker | YANGON: A Myanmar junta air strike killed at least 40 people in a village in western Rakhine state, a rescue worker and ethnic minority armed group told AFP on Thursday (Jan 9).
The Arakan Army (AA) is engaged in a fierce fight with the mil... |
| 07.01.2025 | Nous Group makes number of senior promotions to kick off the new year | Management consultancy Nous Group has rung in the new year with a number of senior promotions.
Spearheading the line-up is Michael Stewart, who has been promoted to principal and lead of the firm’s growing Darwin office. Additionally, Hilar... |
| 23.12.2024 | Moldova's EVO App Wins Public Sector Digital Transformation Award at Emerging Europe Awards 2024 | Moldova's EVO App Wins Public Sector Digital Transformation Award at Emerging Europe Awards 2024
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The EVO App, Moldova’s flagship digital government platform, has won the “Public Sector Digital... |
| 17.12.2024 | timbuktoo MineTech hub, Accelerator launched in Zambia | Zambia has welcomed the MineTech Hub, one of ten sector-specific pan-African innovation and acceleration hubs established throughout the continent as part of the UNDP’s (UNDP) timbuktoo Initiative.
With an emphasis on reimagining the mining... |
| 16.12.2024 | South Africa: Artificial Intelligence Regulation in South Africa - Prioritising Human Security | Next year's G20 Summit could be an opportunity for leaders to address AI concerns regarding transparency, accountability and human oversight.
Just months after the European Union's (EU) landmark Artificial Intelligence (AI) Act came into fo... |
| 13.12.2024 | The Battle for Democracy: Navigating the Storm of Authoritarianism and AI in 2024 | In 2024, democracy faced a dual threat. On one side, the specter of authoritarianism loomed large, fueled by the actions of political figures who sought to undermine established norms. On the other, the rise of artificial intelligence (AI) ... |
| 12.12.2024 | Bridging the Gap: Financial Inclusion and Global Health Initiatives | In a world where financial barriers often dictate the quality of life, the recent funding success of Avanti Finance shines a light on the path to financial inclusion. This Bengaluru-based company has raised $14.2 million in a Series B1B2 fu... |
| 12.12.2024 | The Apocalypse That Wasn’t: AI Was Everywhere In 2024’s Elections, But Deepfakes And Misinformation Were Only Part Of The Picture | It’s been the biggest year for elections in human history: 2024 is a “super-cycle” year in which 3.7 billion eligible voters in 72 countries had the chance to go the polls. These are also the first AI elections, where many feared that deepf... |
| 11.12.2024 | Partnership Established to Advance WHO's Road Map for Neglected Tropical Diseases 2021-2030 | TOKYO and GENEVA, Dec. 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Global Health Innovative Technology (GHIT) Fund and the World Health Organization (WHO) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to further expand their partnership to promote acces... |
| 01.12.2024 | Commentary | Opinion: Asher Kaufman: Why Israel and Hezbollah reached a ceasefire now − and what it means for Israel, Lebanon, Biden and Trump | By Asher Kaufman
Israel and the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah entered a 60-day ceasefire on Nov. 26, 2024, a move aimed at reducing tensions in the region more than a year into a multifront conflict.
Under the terms of the deal, Israel ... |
| 29.11.2024 | Call for Project Proposals: UNESCO-GEF conservation grants in the Okavango Delta UNESCO World Heritage site, Botswana | The Community Management of Protected Areas Conservation (COMPACT) programme provides conservation grants to civil society organisations for activities that improve biodiversity conservation and promote sustainable livelihoods in UNESCO Wor... |
| 28.11.2024 | COP29: A Global Call to Action on Climate Change and Biodiversity | The 29th Conference of the Parties (COP29) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change recently concluded in Baku, Azerbaijan. This pivotal event brought together nations, organizations, and innovators to forge a path forwa... |
| 25.11.2024 | Global Times: Concepts, practices inspired by Xi's thought on ecological civilization shine at COP29, offer solutions to global fight against climate change | BEIJING, Nov. 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The 29th session of the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP29) in Baku, Azerbaijan, concluded on Sunday morning, local time, with a breakthrough ... |
| 25.11.2024 | 2024 Report on Sci-Tech Empowering Rural Transformation released | BEIJING, Nov. 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- A video presented by China.org.cn on the release of a report, highlighting women's innovation and entrepreneurship in boosting rural transformation with science and technology.
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| 20.11.2024 | UN International Procurement Seminar Held in Asia for the First Time: A Collaborative Initiative Between the UN and Ningbo | NINGBO, China, Nov. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- On November 13, the 2024 United Nations International Procurement Seminar (IPS) commenced in Ningbo, marking the first time this authoritative, high-profile and professional conference has been h... |
| 19.11.2024 | GHIT Fund Awarded Open Philanthropy Grant to Expand Funding Sources for Global Health R&D | TOKYO, Nov. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Global Health Innovative Technology (GHIT) Fund is pleased to announce that Open Philanthropy, a grantmaking organization based in San Francisco, California, has awarded funding for efforts to cultiv... |
| 14.11.2024 | Africa: Equitable AI for Africa | Unlocking new engines of growth and creativity
The AI Hub for Sustainable Development is championing inclusive AI growth in Africa. Recent discussions at the UN General Assembly and the G7 Ministerial Meeting on Industry, Tech and Digital u... |
| 14.11.2024 | UN International Procurement Seminar Held in Asia for the First Time: A Collaborative Initiative Between the UN and Ningbo | NINGBO, China, Nov. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- On November 13, the 2024 United Nations International Procurement Seminar (IPS) commenced in Ningbo, marking the first time this authoritative, high-profile and professional conference has been h... |
| 08.11.2024 | The Rise of Fintech: Navigating Innovation, Compliance, and Sustainability | In the heart of Singapore, a revolution is brewing. The Singapore Fintech Festival is a melting pot of ideas, innovation, and collaboration. Here, the future of finance is being shaped. At the forefront of this movement is the ICP Hub Singa... |
| 07.11.2024 | LENX Amplía Soluciones de Seguridad con IA en Centroamérica junto a la ONU | LENX Amplía sus Soluciones de Seguridad con IA en Centroamérica para Fortalecer la Seguridad Ciudadana junto a una agencia de las Naciones Unidas TEGUCIGALPA, HONDURAS, November 7, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- LENX, una organización global en... |
| 07.11.2024 | LENX AI Object Detection and Security Solutions Expands Operations in South America to Support United Nations Security | LENX AI Object Detection and Security Solutions Expands in South America to Strengthen United Nations Security Initiatives
Where Safety and Innovation Come Together.”
— LENXMIAMI, FL, UNITED STATES, November 7, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- LE... |
| 05.11.2024 | ICP Hub Singapore Showcases 'Innovate Securely, Comply Globally, Impact Sustainably' at Singapore Fintech Festival with Partners UNDP and Global Fintech Institute | SINGAPORE, Nov. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- ICP Hub Singapore, funded and supported by the DFINITY Foundation, the creator of Internet Computer Protocol (ICP), is proud to announce its prominent showcase at the Singapore Fintech Festival. Locat... |
| 30.10.2024 | Backed by UNDP’s Catalytic Fund, Cakap launches skill-building program for Kupang students | Cakap, an Indonesian education platform, has teamed up with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Indonesian Environment Fund (IEF), locally known as Badan Pengelola Dana Lingkungan Hidup (BPDLH), to roll out an educationa... |
| 26.10.2024 | India’s Digital Public Infrastructure: A Blueprint for Global Transformation | In the heart of New Delhi, a pivotal roundtable unfolded. Leaders from various sectors gathered to discuss a pressing issue: Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI). This event, organized by iSPIRT and Primus Partners, highlighted India’s role ... |
| 25.10.2024 | From China to Bangladesh—a story of energy, enthusiasm and fresh ideas | Yiran Zhao, Xinhao Yao, and Xiangyu Jin serve with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), and the United Nations Volunteers (UNV) Country Office in Ban... |
| 25.10.2024 | UN SDG Action Awards: Celebrare la Speranza e il Cambiamento per un Futuro Sostenibile. Con la partecipazione di Noemi | Join us at the 2024 UN SDG Action Awards Ceremony LIVE from Rome on 29 October 2024
Meet the 2024 UN SDG Action Awards Finalists
HOPE IN ACTION Art Exhibition
Gli SDGs non sono solo un elenco di obiettivi. rappresentano le speranze, i sogni... |
| 25.10.2024 | Scaling Digital Public Infrastructure: iSPIRT and Primus Partners Lead Roundtable on Global DPI Expansion | New Delhi, Delhi, India
India has been at forefront, especially in the wake of the G20 India Presidency, where countries unanimously agreed to a common definition of Digital Public Infrastructure. India’s becoming the voice of the global so... |
| 25.10.2024 | The Biggest Challenges Faced by Security Professionals in India This article delves into some of the most pressing challenges that security professionals in India face today and highlights the strateg... | In today's rapidly evolving digital landscape, security professionals in India are encountering an array of challenges that have grown in complexity and scale. With India's economic growth and digital transformation accelerating, organisati... |
| 24.10.2024 | UN SDG Action Awards: Celebrating Hope in Action and Driving Solutions for a Sustainable Future | Join us at the 2024 UN SDG Action Awards Ceremony LIVE from Rome on 29 October 2024
Meet the 2024 UN SDG Action Awards Finalists
HOPE IN ACTION Art Exhibition
On 29 October, the 2024 UN SDG Action Awards are set to showcase the remarkable g... |
| 23.10.2024 | It could take 350 years for Gaza to rebuild if it remains under a blockade, UN report says | “Once a ceasefire is reached, a return to the pre-October 2023 status quo would not put Gaza on the path needed for recovery and sustainable development,” the report said. “If the 2007–2022 growth trend returns, with an average growth rate ... |
| 23.10.2024 | UN agency head calls for temporary truce in besieged north Gaza | CAIRO: The UN Palestinian refugee agency called on Tuesday (Oct 22) for a temporary truce to allow people to leave areas of northern Gaza as health officials said they were running out of supplies to treat patients injured in a three-week-o... |
| 14.10.2024 | Championing Change: Hatem Dowidar, Group CEO, e& Having led the UAE-grown technology company's success story from the front, Dowidar now has his sights set on global digital empowerment. | Many residents who have lived long enough in the UAE, will be able to recall e&'s brand's journey from being known as Etisalat, with its iconic golf-ball buildings stationed around the nation, to becoming e&, a global technology com... |
| 10.10.2024 | UK and Canada Collab on Satellite Space Congestion Study | The UK is set to collaborate with Canada on the Redwing microsatellite Space Domain Awareness (SDA) mission scheduled to launch in 2027.
Redwing is primed to track objects in congested orbits with improved sensors, and provide near real-tim... |
| 08.10.2024 | Understanding Gaza: Lessons for the "day after" and beyond | On Oct. 7, 2023, Hamas and other Gaza-based Palestinian armed groups launched a surprise attack on Israel’s southern border communities, killing 1,200 people and taking 251 hostages. In response, Israel retaliated by imposing a total closur... |
| 04.10.2024 | Understanding Gaza: A reflection on decades of failed policies and their lessons for the “day after” and beyond | On Oct. 7, 2023, Hamas and other Gaza-based Palestinian armed groups launched a surprise attack on Israel’s southern border communities, killing 1,200 people and taking 251 hostages. In response, Israel retaliated by imposing a total closur... |
| 25.09.2024 | Somalia: National Multi-Stakeholder High-Level Meeting Kicks Off to Implement Somalia's Emergency Telecom Plan | The National Communications Authority (NCA) of Somalia, in collaboration with the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) and the GSMA, has officially launched the National Multi-Stakeholder Meeting on the Implementation of the National... |
| 23.09.2024 | The Digital Leap: Malawi's Path to Progress and Nigeria's Battle Against Crime | In the heart of Africa, two nations stand at a crossroads. Malawi, a small but ambitious country, is redefining its future through digital innovation. Meanwhile, Nigeria grapples with the shadows of crime, striving to reclaim safety for its... |
| 23.09.2024 | UNDP Launches Digital Inclusion Playbook 2.0 Culminating from 100-day Global Consultation | UNDP’s Playbook 2.0 offers wider case evidence and a Strategic Action Framework that enables communities to launch their own digital inclusion campaigns. SINGAPORE, September 23, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- United Nations Development Program... |
| 20.09.2024 | Africa: A Journey of Innovation and Inclusivity - Building the Next Phase of Malawi's Digital Future | Malawi's digital transformation journey exemplifies how a small nation can effectively implement digital public infrastructure (DPI) through commitment and principled action.
In 2018, Malawi established its first multi-modal biometric citiz... |
| 19.09.2024 | Dr. Quarraisha Abdool Karim, Hideyo Noguchi Africa Prize Winner, Joins GHIT Fund Board of Directors | First Board Member from Africa
TOKYO, Sept. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Global Health Innovative Technology (GHIT) Fund is pleased to announce that Dr. Quarraisha Abdool Karim was elected and appointed to the Director of the GHIT Fund Boar... |
| 18.09.2024 | Nigeria Police records 271 murder suspect arrests, recovers 111 stolen vehicles in a month | The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has made an arrest of 271 murder and homicide suspects and the recovery of 111 stolen vehicles over the past month.
In a statement released by the NPF, the activities were led by the Inspector-General of Polic... |
| 16.09.2024 | Second Edition of the Global Labor Market Conference to Take Place in January 2025 | Second edition of the annual event to be held at the King Abdulaziz International Convention Center, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, from 29-30 January 2025, with the International Labor Organization, the World Bank, and the United Nations Developmen... |
| 16.09.2024 | Automatic Trap Company Launches World's Smartest Mouse Trap in US from Kiwi Innovators | This groundbreaking innovation enables users to combat mice at home directly from their smartphone.
This first-of-its-kind innovation enables users to kill mice at home directly from their smartphone and is the only smart trap in the world ... |
| 12.09.2024 | Tanzania: Costech Unveils Programmes for Female Tech Innovators | DAR ES SALAAM: THE Tanzania Commission for Science and Technology (COSTECH) launched two programmes yesterday to enhance the utilisation of science, technology and innovation in the country.
The programmes, Future Femtech and Kuza Femtech, ... |
| 06.09.2024 | Volunteering creates opportunities for small communities in Bosnia and Herzegovina | Young people play a vital role in driving the development and prosperity of their countries. Read a story of a young volunteer with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Bosnia and Herzegovina who gave his time and effort to sh... |
| 06.09.2024 | Collaborate for Impact: Connecting SIBs and Pioneering Enterprises in Vietnam | Speakers and guests gather at the SIB FORUM, a highlight of InnoEx 2024, held at Thiskyhall Sala, HCMC, Vietnam, from August 22nd to 23rd, 2024.
Speakers shared insights during the discussion session, "Unlocking Internal Strength: The ... |
| 02.09.2024 | AVPN Announces 18 Grantees of USD 5 Million Sustainability Seed Fund 2.0 and the Sustainability Solutions Lab Resource Hub | The Fund will continue to support grantees in scaling their technology-led climate change solutions, while the Lab will enhance visibility and capacity building for grantees from SSF 1.0 and 2.0
SINGAPORE, Sept. 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- AVPN... |
| 30.08.2024 | Germany, UN seal €8.5 million deal for police reform project in Nigeria | The government of Germany alongside the United Nation Development Programme (UNDP) have secured an agreement for a €8.5 million (approximately $9.4 million) police reform project in Nigeria.
This in contained in a statement by the Germany’s... |
| 26.08.2024 | Kenya: Mudavadi Proposes Integration of Funding and Technology in Agriculture to Enhance Climate Change Resilience | Nairobi — Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has recommended the integration of funding and technology in agriculture to enhance the sector's resilience to climate change.
Speaking during the Tokyo Investment Conference for African De... |
| 21.08.2024 | UNDP Launches #IAMSahel Campaign to Foster Collective Action and Catalyse Investments in the Sahel | This is a moment for us to get together to inspire change. Where some observers see only crisis and turbulence, I see resilience, creativity, imagination, and determination for change.”
— Abdoulaye Mar Dieye, UN Special Coordinator for Deve... |
