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Football Superstar Marta Visits Sierra Leone to Promote Women’s Empowerment

Wed, 31 Aug 2011 09:00:00 GMT

UNDP Goodwill Ambassador kicks off a three-day visit to Sierra Leone to highlight the country’s efforts to empower women

(PRWeb August 31, 2011)

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UNDP Goodwill Ambassador Antonio Banderas Spotlights Horn of Africa Food Crisis

Sat, 06 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Banderas today launched a global appeal to assist more than 12 million people across the Horn of Africa.

(PRWeb August 06, 2011)

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UNDP Commits to Stay in Afghanistan for Long Haul

Fri, 15 Jul 2011 01:00:00 GMT

UNDP will continue to support Afghanistan to meet its development goals

(PRWeb July 15, 2011)

Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2011/7/prweb8645395.htm

Brazilian Football Star, Marta, Champions Women’s Empowerment as 2011 Women's World Cup Kicks Off

Mon, 27 Jun 2011 20:00:00 GMT

The UNDP campaign aims to raise awareness and support for achieving the Millennium Development Goals

(PRWeb June 27, 2011)

Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2011/6/prweb8603807.htm

UNDP Empowers Low-Income Countries to Find Way Through Climate Finance Maze

Thu, 02 Jun 2011 17:50:00 GMT

The guidebook contains a step-by-step guidance for identification and implementation of an optimal mix of public policies and funding instruments to raise climate finance

(PRWeb June 02, 2011)

Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2011/6/prweb8520875.htm

Human Development Indicators Now Accessible Online Through Google Public Data Explorer

Tue, 17 May 2011 12:00:00 GMT

New data visualization tools let web users map and chart the latest HDI trends and figures for all UN member-states.

(PRWeb May 17, 2011)

Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2011/5/prweb8441114.htm

UNDP: Norwegian Crown Prince Continues to Speak Out for World's Poor

Thu, 12 May 2011 17:55:00 GMT

UNDP today announced that Norway’s Crown Prince Haakon is to continue as a Goodwill Ambassador, advocating globally on behalf of poor, marginalized and vulnerable communities around the world.

(PRWeb May 12, 2011)

Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2011/5/prweb8421809.htm

UNDP Report: Africa: Stronger Cross-Border Ties Key to Social and Economic Progress

Tue, 10 May 2011 10:00:00 GMT

Region-wide linkages could positively impact national-level income growth and poverty reduction by improving access to public services and promoting sound environmentally sustainable policies

(PRWeb May 10, 2011)

Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2011/5/prweb8405366.htm

UNDP Goodwill Ambassador Maria Sharapova Marks Chernobyl Anniversary with a Message of Hope

Thu, 21 Apr 2011 22:15:00 GMT

In a global online video address published today Maria Sharapova expresses her solidarity with those affected by the Chernobyl disaster

(PRWeb April 21, 2011)

Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2011/4/prweb8334293.htm

Creativity and Culture-Linked Industries are More Resilient to Economic Crisis

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 22:10:00 GMT

Creative Economy Report 2010 shows that creative industries offer untapped opportunities for growth

(PRWeb March 30, 2011)

Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2011/3/prweb8255390.htm

UNDP and Western Union Join Forces to Channel Remittances for Development

Mon, 28 Feb 2011 18:45:00 GMT

Contribution represents will support the efforts of three United Nations agencies to advance the Millennium Development Goals

(PRWeb February 28, 2011)

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UNDP Administrator Praises Southern Sudan’s Credible Referendum Process

Mon, 07 Feb 2011 23:50:00 GMT

UNDP, through the United Nations Integrated Referendum and Electoral Division, supported the process

(PRWeb February 07, 2011)

Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2011/2/prweb8119911.htm

UNDP, Global Fund Announce New Financial Safeguards

Fri, 04 Feb 2011 19:35:00 GMT

New measures aimed at strengthening safeguards against fraud and corruption in the global fight against pandemic diseases in the developing world

(PRWeb February 04, 2011)

Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2011/2/prweb8115583.htm

UNDP Match Against Poverty in Support of Haiti, Pakistan, Raises Over US$500,000

Thu, 03 Feb 2011 19:50:00 GMT

December’s Match raised US$540,000 for ongoing recovery efforts in Haiti and Pakistan, and for disadvantaged communities in Greece

(PRWeb February 03, 2011)

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United Nations Appoints Footballer Iker Casillas as Goodwill Ambassador

Mon, 24 Jan 2011 19:25:00 GMT

Spanish football champion to advocate for Millennium Development Goals

(PRWeb January 24, 2011)

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33,000 Football Fans Turn Out in Support of Haiti and Pakistan

Wed, 15 Dec 2010 03:00:00 GMT

Zidane, Ronaldo and football stars kicked off 8th Match Against Poverty in Piraeus, Greece

(PRWeb December 15, 2010)

Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2010/12/prweb8027225.htm

Latin America and Caribbean are 'Biodiversity Superpower', says UNDP Report

Fri, 03 Dec 2010 02:55:00 GMT

Region urged to invest in sustainable use of key sectors to lead world’s ecosystem services markets

(PRWeb December 03, 2010)

Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2010/12/prweb8016532.htm

Zidane, Ronaldo, top Footballers to Play for Haiti, Pakistan in Match Against Poverty

Wed, 24 Nov 2010 00:45:00 GMT

Eighth Annual Match held with Olympiacos, in Athens on 15 December

(PRWeb November 24, 2010)

Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2010/11/prweb8010832.htm