"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 UN's global multidimensional poverty index has increased for the first time since 2010, and the total number of people living in poverty now stands at 1.2 billion, with 51.5 million more people in extreme poverty compared to the previous year. #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)
According to a report from the UN Development Programme (UNDP), global poverty is expected to rise to 1.2 billion people by 2026, which is 51.5 million more than the previous year, with more than half of those affected being children. #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 UN Poverty Index has risen for the first time since 2010, with 1.2 billion people worldwide affected by acute multidimensional poverty, according to the UNDP, which represents an increase of 51.5 million compared to the previous year. #Armutsindex #UNO #MehrdimensionaleArmut (translated)
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.
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
Experiența și istoricul diplomației române a făcut ca celelalte țări să ne incredințeze cu încredere anul acesta mandatul să exercităm Președinția Consiliului Executiv al celor mai importante agenții de dezvoltare ale ONU pentru anul 2026 — @UNDP , UNFPA și @UNOPS , într-un an https://t.co/O1AhXE78gZ #Diplomație #România #PreședințieUN #RO #UN #US
România a primit încrederea celorlalte țări pentru a exercita anul acesta rolul de Președinte al Boardului Executiv al agențiilor ONU (UNDP/UNFPA/UNOPS) și săptămâna ONU a inclus întâlniri pentru a consolida această muncă. Rolul@UNOPS în securitatea maritimă globală este https://t.co/vb0YMn3i31 #România #ONU #SecuritateMaritimă #RO
At #UNGA81, I joined @UNDP and the @GCC to discuss how we can strengthen links between Europe, the MENA region and the Gulf. And we are moving from dialogue to delivery: ⚡ Energy - through #TMED we will have increased renewable energy investment and stronger interconnections. https://t.co/W6JSmymmHF #UNGA81 #Energy #RenewableEnergy #EU #MENA #GCC
Recovery cannot wait until a crisis is over. At #UNGA81, I was pleased to co-host with 🇱🇧 Prime Minister @nawafsalam and @UNDP Administrator @alexanderdecroo a high-level dialogue on how we can start building recovery and resilience while responding to immediate humanitarian https://t.co/IkQ2qDVboi #Recovery #Resilience #HumanitarianAid #LB
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
At #UNGA81, pleased to join Digital@UNGA with @ITU, @UNDP and H.M. @BlogMathilde We must close the digital divide so all countries can access, shape and govern innovation. @UNESCO is committed to an ethical, inclusive and sustainable AI future. https://t.co/JjzCORnoV8 #DigitalDivide #AI #UNGA81 #Therearenospecificcountrycodesmentionedinthetweet.
Humanitarian expertise + development capabilities + investment finance. @eu_echo, @EIB & @UNDP joined forces to help turn recovery priorities into concrete investment opportunities in fragile & crisis-affected communities. https://t.co/WcB9Z97fei #HumanitarianAid #DevelopmentFinance #CrisisRecovery #EU #UN
