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UNDP Helen Clark promotes the MDG's in South America.

Shafiq Iqbal Rafiq
Shafiq Iqbal Rafiq
So far there are significant advances together with important set-backs. Every region faces particular challenges but has the opportunity to work together in order to achieve the MDGs. Although there is a long way to go, we know that the goals are achievable with global political support, strong partnerships and coordinated efforts. We also know that if some trends persist, some of the goals will be very difficult to reach.
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Shafiq Iqbal Rafiq
Shafiq Iqbal Rafiq
Some Global issue should considerable. Globally we are facing sugar problem as some countries like Brazil, Bolivia, Argentina and etc are using Sugar cane as Ethanol resultantly. Same like the countries as Malaysia, Indonesia, Java Sumatra and etc are using Palm Oil as a diesel fuel which causes shortage of cocking oil. Similar worst usage of food ... Read Morehas caused heavy food disaster through the world. The world is already facing food problem, using of food items into fuel will damage human life. But our units are useful for humanity and environment friendly. We are using Banana leaf, green grass, vegetable fisheries and poultry wastes and sewerages etc in our Units. These wastages after decomposition converted into rich fertilizer (Nitrogen + Phosphorus + potassium + Zinc and organic stuff) and methane gas ch4, which then use to electricity cogeneration. This gas can also be filled in cylinders for domestic purpose. Moreover the fertilizer can be used for cultivation. Our projects cannot make any problems for humanity and climate. Where as it is a better way for acquiring cheap energy.
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UNDP UNDP's Ajay Chhibber writes about India and the global economic crisis:

Source: online.wsj.com
Ajay Chhibber, UN Assistant Secretary General, on the Indian economy's accidental Keynesianism and the challenges ahead.
Asad Mohammed
Asad Mohammed
i had the opportunity for hosting him earlier this year when he was visiting Bangladesh
Fri at 9:28am
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UNDP Practicing what we preach: UNDP Bratislava installs Solar Panels on its office.

Source: europeandcis.undp.org
Bratislava, Slovak Republic, 4 November 2009-Bringing new energy to downtown Bratislava, the United Nations Development Programme has opened a solar energy station at its Bratislava Regional Centre. The ...
Shafiq Iqbal Rafiq
Shafiq Iqbal Rafiq
Some Global issue should considerable. Globally we are facing sugar problem as some countries like Brazil, Bolivia, Argentina and etc are using Sugar cane as Ethanol resultantly. Same like the countries as Malaysia, Indonesia, Java Sumatra and etc are using Palm Oil as a diesel fuel which causes shortage of cocking oil. Similar worst usage of food ... Read Morehas caused heavy food disaster through the world. The world is already facing food problem, using of food items into fuel will damage human life. But our units are useful for humanity and environment friendly. We are using Banana leaf, green grass, vegetable fisheries and poultry wastes and sewerages etc in our Units. These wastages after decomposition converted into rich fertilizer (Nitrogen + Phosphorus + potassium + Zinc and organic stuff) and methane gas ch4, which then use to electricity cogeneration. This gas can also be filled in cylinders for domestic purpose. Moreover the fertilizer can be used for cultivation. Our projects cannot make any problems for humanity and climate. Where as it is a better way for acquiring cheap energy.
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UNDP The rate of migration and immigration, the theme of this years Human Development Report, will grow significantly as the climate continues to change.

Source: www.alertnet.org
Climate migration will grow as changes take hold - experts 05 Nov 2009 12:38:00 GMT Author: Laurie GoeringBARCELONA (AlertNet) - Seferino Cortes has lived his life at the foot of Illimani, one of Bolivia's tallest snow-capped peaks, tending cattle, fruit
Shafiq Iqbal Rafiq
Shafiq Iqbal Rafiq
Helen Clark became the Administrator of the United Nations Development Programme on 17 April 2009, and is the first woman to lead the organization. She is also the Chair of the United Nations Development Group, a committee consisting of the heads of all UN funds, programmes
Thu at 11:47am
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UNDP More updates from Windsor:

Source: dotearth.blogs.nytimes.com
The New York Times Dot Earth is a blog where Andrew Revkin reports on natural resources, the environment, climate change and sustainability.
Shafiq Iqbal Rafiq
Shafiq Iqbal Rafiq
Latin America needs enhanced capacities to face a new climate change regime, especially key financial mechanisms that make possible national efforts to reduce the impact of climate change, curb greenhouse gas emissions and enable the transfer of new green technologies
Thu at 11:39am
Shafiq Iqbal Rafiq
Shafiq Iqbal Rafiq
The water challenge in the Arab States is on top of the League... Read More’s list of priorities,” asserted Amre Moussa, Secretary General of the League of Arab States in his address to the meeting. “The newly established Council of Arab Water Ministers will be instrumental in enhancing inter-Arab cooperation on vital water issues and in formulating a united Arab vision on how to deal with the challenges we face on this front. We welcome the launch of UNDP’s initiative to provide technical and policy support to Arab efforts in water governance through this new programme
Thu at 11:41am
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UNDP UNDP helps speed earthquake recovery in Padang:

Source: content.undp.org
• More heavy equipment arrives this week to help demolish dangerous buildings and remove more of the 1.5 million cubic meters of earthquake rubble
Shafiq Iqbal Rafiq
Shafiq Iqbal Rafiq
Helen Clark became the Administrator of the United Nations Development Programme on 17 April 2009, and is the first woman to lead the organization. She is also the Chair of the United Nations Development Group, a committee consisting of the heads of all UN funds, programmes
Thu at 11:48am
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Source: content.undp.org
Windsor, UK - Nine of the world’s major religions today announced new, concrete actions to tackle climate change at a summit organized by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), the non-profit ...
Shafiq Iqbal Rafiq
Shafiq Iqbal Rafiq
Energy and environment are essential for sustainable development. The poor are disproportionately affected by environmental degradation and lack of access to clean, affordable energy services. These issues are also global as climate change, loss of biodiversity and ozone layer depletion cannot be addressed by countries acting alone. UNDP helps ... Read Morecountries strengthen their capacity to address these challenges at global, national and community levels, seeking out and sharing best practices, providing innovative policy advice and linking partners through pilot projects that help poor people build sustainable livelihoods
Thu at 11:42am
Shafiq Iqbal Rafiq
Shafiq Iqbal Rafiq
Helen Clark became the Administrator of the United Nations Development Programme on 17 April 2009, and is the first woman to lead the organization. She is also the Chair of the United Nations Development Group, a committee consisting of the heads of all UN funds, programmes
Thu at 11:48am
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Electoral reform is an ongoing process in Bangladesh, and one that UNDP has been involved with for some time, including the unprecedented registration of 81 million voters from all walks of Bangladeshi life in 2008. ...
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UNDP Administrator Helen Clark started a three day visit to Chile today. She met with Chilean President Michelle Bachelet and Foreign Minister Mariano Fernandez Amunategui, and also met individually with UN Resident Coordinators in Latin America.
Shafiq Iqbal Rafiq
Shafiq Iqbal Rafiq
Helen Clark became the Administrator of the United Nations Development Programme on 17 April 2009, and is the first woman to lead the organization. She is also the Chair of the United Nations Development Group, a committee consisting of the heads of all UN funds, programmes
Thu at 11:50am
Shafiq Iqbal Rafiq
Shafiq Iqbal Rafiq
Some Global issue should considerable. Globally we are facing sugar problem as some countries like Brazil, Bolivia, Argentina and etc are using Sugar cane as Ethanol resultantly. Same like the countries as Malaysia, Indonesia, Java Sumatra and etc are using Palm Oil as a diesel fuel which causes shortage of cocking oil. Similar worst usage of food ... Read Morehas caused heavy food disaster through the world. The world is already facing food problem, using of food items into fuel will damage human life. But our units are useful for humanity and environment friendly. We are using Banana leaf, green grass, vegetable fisheries and poultry wastes and sewerages etc in our Units. These wastages after decomposition converted into rich fertilizer (Nitrogen + Phosphorus + potassium + Zinc and organic stuff) and methane gas ch4, which then use to electricity cogeneration. This gas can also be filled in cylinders for domestic purpose. Moreover the fertilizer can be used for cultivation. Our projects cannot make any problems for humanity and climate. Where as it is a better way for acquiring cheap energy.
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Source: www.undp.org
Kindly note the 2009 Leadership Development Programme (LEAD) will be launched on 1st November 2009 with participants joining the organization in the latter part of 2010.
Shafiq Iqbal Rafiq
Shafiq Iqbal Rafiq
Shafiq Iqbal Rafiq
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Shafiq Iqbal Rafiq
Shafiq Iqbal Rafiq
Some Global issue should considerable. Globally we are facing sugar problem as some countries like Brazil, Bolivia, Argentina and etc are using Sugar cane as Ethanol resultantly. Same like the countries as Malaysia, Indonesia, Java Sumatra and etc are using Palm Oil as a diesel fuel which causes shortage of cocking oil. Similar worst usage of food ... Read Morehas caused heavy food disaster through the world. The world is already facing food problem, using of food items into fuel will damage human life. But our units are useful for humanity and environment friendly. We are using Banana leaf, green grass, vegetable fisheries and poultry wastes and sewerages etc in our Units. These wastages after decomposition converted into rich fertilizer (Nitrogen + Phosphorus + potassium + Zinc and organic stuff) and methane gas ch4, which then use to electricity cogeneration. This gas can also be filled in cylinders for domestic purpose. Moreover the fertilizer can be used for cultivation. Our projects cannot make any problems for humanity and climate. Where as it is a better way for acquiring cheap energy.
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UNDP Helen Clark begins an official visit to Chile tomorrow where she will meet with Chilean President Ms. Michelle Bachelet and other senior government officials to discuss her development priorities, climate change, and the MDGs. She will also meet individually with each of the UN Resident Representatives and Resident Coordinators in Latin America who are in Santiago for their annual meeting.

November 2 at 8:43am
Shafiq Iqbal Rafiq
Shafiq Iqbal Rafiq
Helen Clark became the Administrator of the United Nations Development Programme on 17 April 2009, and is the first woman to lead the organization. She is also the Chair of the United Nations Development Group, a committee consisting of the heads of all UN funds, programmes
Thu at 11:50am
Shafiq Iqbal Rafiq
Shafiq Iqbal Rafiq
Some Global issue should considerable. Globally we are facing sugar problem as some countries like Brazil, Bolivia, Argentina and etc are using Sugar cane as Ethanol resultantly. Same like the countries as Malaysia, Indonesia, Java Sumatra and etc are using Palm Oil as a diesel fuel which causes shortage of cocking oil. Similar worst usage of food ... Read Morehas caused heavy food disaster through the world. The world is already facing food problem, using of food items into fuel will damage human life. But our units are useful for humanity and environment friendly. We are using Banana leaf, green grass, vegetable fisheries and poultry wastes and sewerages etc in our Units. These wastages after decomposition converted into rich fertilizer (Nitrogen + Phosphorus + potassium + Zinc and organic stuff) and methane gas ch4, which then use to electricity cogeneration. This gas can also be filled in cylinders for domestic purpose. Moreover the fertilizer can be used for cultivation. Our projects cannot make any problems for humanity and climate. Where as it is a better way for acquiring cheap energy.
18 hours ago
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UNDP Associate Secretary General Ajay Chhibber, in a New York Times op-ed, talks about the the effects of climate change on the Himalayan glaciers. Check it out.

Source: www.nytimes.com
The Himalayas are melting, and the people down below need help to adapt.
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The UN-led Seal the Deal Campaign aims to galvanize political will and public support for reaching a comprehensive global climate agreement in Copenhagen in December. Climate change affects us all. Nine out of every ten disasters recorded are now climate related. ...
Hyena Kim
Hyena Kim
yes. please save our earth n environment for us n next geneations.
October 31 at 4:50pm
Claire Esteban
Claire Esteban
What is happening is something that we really have to take seriously not only for ourselves but for the next generations.
November 1 at 6:04pm
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UNDP Yesterday the UNDP launched the Arab Knowledge Report 2009. The report titled "towards productive communication for knowledge", emphasises two central and mutually dependent premises. The first is the connection between knowledge, freedom and development. The second is the close relationship between the demands of development and building of a knowledge society.

Source: content.undp.org
Ghenwa
Ghenwa
ITS great Program , interesting
October 29 at 9:38am
Julio Vargas
Julio Vargas
I'd like to read.
October 29 at 1:48pm