Alexander De Croo 🇺🇳

"they violate international law and endanger crews, and the consequences go far beyond the region: they worsen food insecurity and compromise development in areas where millions of people already suffer from hunger" the administrator of the UN Development Program, Alexander De Croo, expressed concern over the attacks that took place yesterday against ships carrying grain in the Black Sea, emphasizing that the Black Sea is a vital route for global food supply. #Russia #Ucraina #Spionaggio (translated)

Many organizations have committed to sustainable development. The harder part is building those commitments into everyday decisions and measuring progress. This new standard from @UNDP and @isostandards provides a practical, shared framework to do both. #SustainableDevelopment #UNDP #ISOStandards #Nospecificcountrycodesmentioned.

11.7 million lives have been saved so far through @UNDP-managed @GlobalFund grants. Productive meeting with @PeterASands, Executive Director of the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria. We discussed our vital partnership and how we can protect hard-won progress https://t.co/GUJ2xcVdeo #GlobalFund #HealthForAll #UNDP #Thetweetdoesnotmentionanyspecificcountries.Therefore #therearenocountrycodestoreturn.

I met with Judith Suminwa Tuluka, Prime Minister of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, as UNDP stands with the people of DRC to fight Ebola today while strengthening long-term recovery. We also discussed DRC’s energy potential & our election support. #UNGA https://t.co/89ndAd0Uic #Ebola #DRC #UNDP #CD

Today, @UNDP and @KSRelief_EN signed two important agreements. The first renews and strengthens our partnership through 2031, opening new opportunities to support countries through crisis and recovery. The second provides $5m to rehabilitate and equip four hospitals in Ukraine, https://t.co/H7m0CFgIwE #UNDP #Ukraine #CrisisRecovery #UA

Great meeting with the President of the Republic of Ghana, John Dramani Mahama. We discussed how conflict is wiping out development progress and how @UNDP can help to unlock investment, improve inter-Africa trade, create jobs and support Ghana’s 2027 African Union Chairmanship. https://t.co/W0eqV27QVn #Ghana #UNDP #AfricaLeadership #GH

Angola is building a more diverse economy through green energy, digital innovation and infrastructure projects, capitalizing on the Lobito Corridor. Good to meet with H.E. Ambassador Téte António, Minister of External Relations of Angola, to discuss how @UNDP can support https://t.co/BIxl4IeGgM #Angola #GreenEnergy #DigitalInnovation #AO

AI is moving fast. We cannot let it create a new digital divide. My conversation on AI for all at the SDG Media Zone during #UNGA. Full session 👇 https://t.co/Y6CvmFzIgL https://t.co/NKmQveaGjn #AI #DigitalDivide #SDGMediaZone #Nospecificcountrycodesarementionedinthetweet.

The Middle East crisis is driving up food, fuel and debt costs for families across the region and the developing world. Today I sat down with @UN DSG @AminaJMohammed and Member States on our development response. The countries hit hardest cannot be left to absorb the shock https://t.co/wvWnkbMn2J #MiddleEastCrisis #GlobalChallenge #DevelopmentResponse #ME #DE

Winter is coming. Ukraine needs energy now. With First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Energy of Ukraine @Denys_Shmyhal, we launched our new Ukraine Energy Installation Facility. We invite donors to join us in powering homes, hospitals, schools and other essential https://t.co/NBIUGD6ylH #UkraineEnergy #WinterIsComing #SupportUkraine #UA

I have seen the destruction in Gaza. Children need more than just survival. They need a real ceasefire. And they need a future. My message at the Call to Action for Palestinian Children in Gaza and the West Bank 👇 #UNGA https://t.co/bKkPDK8PrV #Gaza #Ceasefire #PalestinianChildren #PS #PS

Good to speak with President @ZelenskyyUa about our energy work in Ukraine. @UNDP colleagues are racing against the clock to get as much energy capacity online as possible ahead of winter. Ukrainians should not face this winter alone. https://t.co/plqxjO23G2 #Ukraine #Energy #WinterReady #UA

Too many projects in developing countries struggle to attract investment because the risks are simply too high. Today, European Commissioner @JozefSikela and I signed a new €50 million EU guarantee. With this guarantee, the UN Capital Development Fund can take some of that https://t.co/NHFDjg2J6m #Investment #SustainableDevelopment #EUGuarantee #DE #EU

The #AI debate must address two risks: AI moving faster than our safeguards and billions being excluded from its benefits. These choices cannot be left to tech companies alone. Every country needs a voice. That is what the @UN is for. https://t.co/mNqkyVjnGo https://t.co/VTcINhFQNy #AIDebate #InclusiveAI #TechForGood #UN

World leaders are gathering in New York at a time of profound global strain. A difficult moment. An important week. #UNGA https://t.co/61ecaTl54z #WorldLeaders #GlobalStrain #UNGA #Therearenospecificcountriesmentionedinthetweet.

Together, @UNDP and @WorldBankGroup have launched a new framework of cooperation to de-risk investment and unlock financing creating jobs and growth. ➡️ https://t.co/pTWECR1O7F https://t.co/zAnc09IKbO #Investment #JobCreation #SustainableGrowth #Therearenospecificcountrymentionsinthetweet.

Last night in Kyiv, I sat down with Dmytro, Nikola and other veterans. We talked about what they’ve lived through and the future they want to build. Thank you for sharing your stories so openly. @UNDP will continue working alongside you to help build that future. Дякую! https://t.co/f1Iman4XKi #Kyiv #Veterans #FutureBuilding