UNDP in Asia and the Pacific
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Working to end poverty, inequality, and climate change and to advance the #GlobalGoals. Stories of transformation from Asia Pacific.
Bangkok, Thailand
Joined May 2011
With @UNDP_Bhutan and @theGEF support, we're proud to partner with the Panbang Youth Cooperative In less than 2 years, they turned a $37K grant into: 🫘 188K coffee saplings 💵 $92K in earnings 🧑🌾Jobs for youth 🙆♀️Enhanced local livelihoods #ForPeopleForPlanet
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As last few days of #CITESCoP20 take place, we must be clear-eyed about the task ahead. 1 million species face extinction. @CITES was founded on core principle that international trade in wild animals & plants must not threaten their survival. We are committed to this mandate.
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Jalal’s story shows what becomes possible when inclusion meets opportunity. This International Day of #PersonsWithDisabilities, we highlight how the @EUPakistan🇪🇺-funded 'Deliver Justice Project' is helping open new pathways to justice for persons with disabilities in
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🇰🇭 has an opportunity to position its forests as drivers of climate finance, resilience & inclusive dev. Op-ed by @kanniwignaraja & @enrico_gaveglia 👉 https://t.co/EpQNARZPjw
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At a time when countries are racing to close the gap between climate ambition and fiscal reality, Cambodia’s commitment to conserve and expand its forest cover demonstrates how rapidly a developing...
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Our latest report, The Next Great Divergence, underscores that divergence will not stem from a single channel. It will emerge from interacting inequalities across people’s capabilities, economic structures, and governance systems. https://t.co/WPFEk7ius0
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Gender-responsive #climatefinance is moving from theory to practice. If you want to see how, join our event tomorrow with @unwomenasia and @UNEP_AsiaPac. Register here 👉 https://t.co/wrA9XD9c9r More info:
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Gender and Climate Finance Collective (GCFC)
How will the Belém Gender Action Plan influence the future of #ClimateFinance in Asia and the Pacific? Join us for the first Gender and Climate Finance Collective (GCFC) webinar. 4 December 2025 | 11:00–12:30 GMT+7 Learn more about the Collective https://t.co/cuIej3Rie6
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Survivors of landmines and explosive remnants of war are showing what’s possible with the right support. This #DisabilityDay, learn how they are reclaiming independence and contributing to recovery in their communities: https://t.co/0q9pWhWlki
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In Bhutan, a small district is leading big change for persons with disabilities. With the support of @UNDP_Bhutan & the Office of the Prime Minister, local leaders are taking bold steps to make public services more accessible. See how this #DisabilityDay.
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In the quiet hills of Gesarling, Bhutan, Suk Raj Sherpa remembers the names people used to call him. “He’s different than us,” they would say.At just 31, Suk Raj has faced more barriers than most...
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In Suttan, a remote village in #Afghanistan, I met families taking their first steps toward recovery after August’s quake. Supported by @UNDPaf they are clearing debris, rebuilding their homes & running women-led kitchens. Thank you @MOFAkr_eng 🇰🇷 for making this possible!
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In Dadu District, Sindh, women and girls have to walk long distances every day due to water systems damaged by the floods, while many households struggle to secure safe drinking water for their families. With support from @KoicaPakistan, #UNDPinPakistan is restoring damaged
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On #WorldAIDSDay, we honour the strength of people like Nasrollah. His story reminds us that behind every statistic is a life changed & behind each life changed is the partnership of @GlobalFund, national partners & @UNDP:
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Join Una in Vanuatu, where communities are harnessing the power of water to generate electricity. Discover how new pico-hydro stations will bring reliable power, helping students' study after dark and families enjoy safe, clean light. Una is part of @UNDP’s Pacific
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In Asia-Pacific region, over 25% of people still offline, rural access is often half that of cities. Yet the region has >50% of the world’s AI users and the fastest adopters globally. This extreme contrast means AI can supercharge progress—or deepen existing fragility and
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Today we launched The Next Great Divergence, a @UNDPasiapac report that calls for a reframing of the AI debate and implications through the lens of inequalities between countries. With such vastly different starting points, how a country chooses to adopt and govern AI and invest
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The leadership and worldviews of Indigenous women for sustainable land management are crucial #ForPeopleForPlanet. @UNCCD CRIC23 in Panama 🇵🇦 join us to learn more about how women are #UNited4Land. More details > https://t.co/Z7eNRXURJY
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Through workshops, peer learning & storytelling, Vanuatu's youth explored #RenewableEnergy #GreenJobs #Entrepreneurship. With support from Japan, UNDP Pacific GX & YECAP are building a future where youth are equal partners in Vanuatu’s green transformation.
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In Thailand, trust and inclusion are driving a stronger #HIV response. Community leadership, police training, inclusive policymaking and people-centred services are helping reduce stigma and make health care safer and more accessible for all. Read the story:
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On #WorldAIDSDay, we honor the courage of people living with HIV. In Lahore, Pakistan, Shehla endured years of violence, fear and stigma. Through @UNDP_Pakistan's Access to Justice initiative, she found people who listened, protected her and helped her reclaim her life. Today,
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Funding cuts threaten decades of progress in the fight against HIV. In his latest blog, Richard Cunliffe, Project Manager @GlobalFund #UNDPinPakistan, highlights why sustained domestic financing is non-negotiable for Pakistan’s HIV response. Read more ➡️ https://t.co/Xk7F1mGm9k
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.@UNDPasiapac’s flagship report on AI and human development, explains how AI is reshaping economies and societies, and why it may widen inequalities between countries that could trigger a #NextGreatDivergence unless urgent action is taken. #AI4HD Download report:
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