The author described development as a form of prevention and said a new UNDP report, “Redefining Security,” showed how targeted investments could act as “circuit breakers” by addressing insecurity early and preventing local shocks from escalating into wider crises.
Countries have not had time to recover from the Covid pandemic. We are going from one crisis to another; the chain of shocks complicates the situation: it is as if you were forced to repair your roof while your house is burning," said UNDP Administrator Alexander De Croo in an interview with AFP. #sărăcie #ElNiño #energie (translated)
"We are witnessing a perfect storm that could throw tens, if not hundreds of millions of people back into poverty," said Alexander De Croo, UNDP administrator, warning that rising oil and food prices mean that families around the world "have no safety net." #бедност #развиващиСеИкономики #ПРООН (translated)
"Behind these numbers are 1.2 billion people who are facing increasingly deepening hardships: hunger, missed school attendance, lack of clean water or electricity. It is unacceptable," said UNDP Chief Alexander De Croo, according to AFP. He stated that the rise in poverty should be a warning sign for the whole world. #chudoba #rozvoj #UNDP (translated)
"The increase in poverty must be an alarm signal for the whole world," said UNDP chief Alexander De Croo. #Armut #Kinder #UNDP (translated)
Behind these numbers are 1.2 billion people who are confronted with mutually reinforcing emergencies: hunger, missed education, and lack of clean water or electricity," said UNDP Chief Alexander De Croo during the presentation of this year's report. #Armutsindex #UNO #MehrdimensionaleArmut (translated)
The increase in poverty should serve as an alarm signal for the whole world," said UNDP administrator Alexander De Croo, as quoted in a press release. #sărăcie #dezvoltare #PNUD (translated)
"The rise of poverty should serve as a wake-up call for the entire world," said UNDP Administrator Alexander De Croo, quoted in a press release. "Behind these figures are 1.2 billion people facing hardships that create a vicious cycle: hunger, lack of access to education, and inadequate access to clean water and electricity." "We know that progress is possible," insists Alexander De Croo. #sărăcie #dezvoltare #PNUD (translated)
"The increase in poverty should serve as a wake-up call for the whole world," said UNDP Administrator Alexander de Croo, as quoted in a statement. #Pauvreté #ONU #Développement (translated)
The author argued that development had little value without respect for human rights and congratulated Navi Pillay on winning the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize, describing it as recognition of her lifelong commitment to peace and international law.
The author described tourism as an engine of development, saying it created jobs, strengthened local businesses and expanded opportunities for communities worldwide. They said they had signed an agreement with UN Tourism Secretary-General Shaikha Nasser Al Nowais under which UNDP and UNWTO would work together on tourism.
The post’s author said people could not put their lives on hold until a war ended and needed schools, hospitals and jobs while their country was under attack. They argued that emergency support and long-term recovery had to proceed together, and thanked RaviReports for a conversation on Foreign Policy Live.
"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.
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