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Poverty in Palestine expected to raise by more than third if war continues for 2nd month

Thu, 09 Nov 2023 - 09:42 GMT

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) said that if the war in Gaza continues for a second month the poverty rate in Palestine will soar by 34 percent, thrusting nearly half a million additional people into poverty.

Egyptian Red Crescent, UNDP deliver EU-funded 27 tons of medical aid to Sudan

Sun, 21 May 2023 - 02:11 GMT

The Egyptian Red Crescent delivered 27 tons of medical aid to Sudan in collaboration with the UNDP, and through funding provided by the European Union.

UNDP keen to provide support to Egypt in implementing national climate change strategy

Mon, 05 Sep 2022 - 05:10 GMT

Khalida Bouzar, assistant secretary-general and director of the UN Development Programme Regional Bureau for Arab States said the UNDP is keen to provide all forms of support to Egypt in implementing the National Strategy for Climate Change during the coming period.

Egyptian Armed Forces remove 25M mines dating back to World War II

Wed, 31 Aug 2022 - 02:27 GMT

The statement added that the initiative was implemented in collaboration with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).

Egypt's PM asserts importance of boosting cooperation with UNDP

Sat, 27 Aug 2022 - 10:36 GMT

Madbouli's remarks came during his meeting with UNDP Administrator Achim Steiner on the fringe of the 8th Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD 8) hosted by Tunis on August 27-28.

UNDP Resident Representative Randi Davis says she is “thrilled to learn that Maya Morsy will join the CEDAW committee”

Thu, 23 Jun 2022 - 10:33 GMT

The United Nations Development Programme [UNDP] Resident Representative for Trinidad and Tobago, Aruba, Curaçao and Sint Maarten Randi Davis said that she was “thrilled to learn that Maya Morsy will join the CEDAW committee.”

UNDP Resident Representative congrats Egypt on releasing national strategy for climate change

Fri, 20 May 2022 - 05:17 GMT

Resident Representative of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Alessandro Fracassetti congratulated Egypt, Thursday on releasing the national strategy for climate change.

Egypt, UNDP to cooperate on displaying climate action success stories from around the globe in COP 27

Wed, 27 Apr 2022 - 04:24 GMT

Minister of Environment Yasmin Fouad held a meeting via-videoconferencing with representatives of the United Nations Development Programme Wednesday.

USAID funds $3mln program to empower Upper Egypt’s girls in Qena, Minya

Wed, 20 Oct 2021 - 12:57 GMT

Upper Egypt’s governorate of Qena witnessed a conference Wednesday to launch a $3 million-worth program aiming to empower girls socially and economically.

Egypt, UNDP discuss joint cooperation, 2022/2025 Strategic Plan

Thu, 16 Sep 2021 - 12:53 GMT

Talks also tackled improvement of the exchange of expertise and knowledge between Egypt and African countries.

UNDP issues 1st human development report on Egypt in decade, president attends ceremony

Tue, 14 Sep 2021 - 01:23 GMT

President Abdel Fatah al-Sisi was handed the report, titled "Development: A Right for All, Egypt’s Pathways and Prospects."

UNDP congratulates Egypt on 1st national Strategy for Human Rights

Sun, 12 Sep 2021 - 12:31 GMT

UN Resident Coordinator in Egypt Elena Panova announced the UN support for Egypt, saying “We stand ready to partner with the Government of Egypt on the implementation of the Strategy.”

UNDP regional director hails Egypt’s steps to enshrine women as indispensable partners in meeting with NCW chief

Thu, 09 Sep 2021 - 06:03 GMT

Khalida Bouzar, director of UNDP’s Regional Bureau for Arab States, discussed with President of the Egyptian National Council for Women (NCW) Maya Morsy Egypt’s steps to enshrine women as indispensable partners.

What did Egypt promote through UNDP ‘Act Now’ Campaign?

Wed, 23 Jun 2021 - 11:52 GMT

Egypt participated in the United Nation’s Act Now Campaign, promoting individual climate-change actions. What did Egypt Promote?

Egypt’s Minister of Tourism & Antiquities convenes with Resident Coordinator of UN in Egypt Elena Panova

Thu, 10 Jun 2021 - 01:06 GMT

Egypt’s Minister of Tourism and Antiquities Khaled el-Enani convened on Thursday with Resident Coordinator of the United Nations in Egypt Elena Panova, who recently assumed office.

Egypt, UNDP launch incubator for enterprises producing assistive technology for disabled

Mon, 26 Apr 2021 - 04:20 GMT

Joining the program is achieved by winning a competition dubbed the Open Innovation Challenge for Persons with Disabilities.

Minister of International Cooperation Rania Al-Mashat Chairs Egypt Network for Integrated Development Board of Directors Meeting

Mon, 26 Apr 2021 - 01:55 GMT

Minister of International Cooperation Rania Al-Mashat chaired the Egypt Network for Integrated Development (ENID) Board of Directors meeting on April 19, to evaluate the progress of the program and establish a way forward for the project’s Phase III - 2022-2026.

Egypt’s Intl. Cooperation min., UNDP, Catalyst Partners team up on 'Impact Investing'

Sun, 28 Feb 2021 - 11:22 GMT

As part of this broader scope of work, UNDP and the Egyptian private equity Catalyst Private Equity (CPE) will put in practice an impact measurement towards the SDGs of private sector enterprises and private investments.

Egypt, EU, UNDP to implement €6M-project mitigating socio-economic impact of COVID-19

Thu, 21 Jan 2021 - 04:31 GMT

The project consists of two aspects.

Egypt kicks off 1st campaign to promote natural protectorates, eco-tourism

Fri, 25 Sep 2020 - 08:45 GMT

Ministry of Environment has launched, Friday, “Eco Egypt”, an unprecedented campaign to promote protected areas Egypt, raise awareness about environmental issues and the importance of preserving natural resources.

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