Vi i UNDP er klare for #Arendalsuka2024! Vi setter globale utviklingsspørsmål på agendaen og inviterer til spennende samtaler med politikere, eksperter og ledere. Sjekk ut programmet vårt her: undp.org/no/norway/even… Vi ser frem til å møte mange av dere i Arendal neste uke!

Norway's premier political forum - Arendalsuka -  takes place until 16 August.  UNDP Global Policy Centre for Governance Director Arvinn E. Gadgil Gadgil will speak in key sessions on #SDG16, #Elections & #UN aiming to foster dialogue & inspire action on global challenges. 🌍 For more info: undp.org/policy-centre/…

Insightful yet challenging session on "UN 2.0: What should the future UN look like?" at #arendalsuka UNDP Global Policy Centre for Governance Director presented on strengthening multilateralism Norwegian🇳🇴Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide focussed on geopolitical challenges & #UNReform #SummitoftheFuture

Thanks to GRID-Arendal for inviting UN DevelopmentGCPG Director to speak at a timely & important session on the "Environmental Impact of Conflicts" at #Arendalsuka Discussions highlighted peace & diplomacy, civil society's role, data & @UNDP work on rapid environment damage assessments.

#Arendalsuka 🇳🇴LAUNCH: 2nd Global Progress Report on #SDG16 GPCG Director presented findings & ways to address lack of progress on SDG16 for stable & just societies in the "Ambassadors Talk on Advancing Peace, Justice & Inclusion through SDG16" Report👉🏼go.undp.org/4GW

Excellent deep-dive in the UN Development “Super-Elections Year 2024” session at #Arendalsuka Moderated by GPCG Director, experts explored new trends & challenges to elections & global democracy 🌍 ➡️ Misinformation: AI, Social Media & Fake News ➡️ Political Mistrust & Rising Populism

Thank you to #arendalsuka ! In a wide range of panels, UNDP Global Policy Centre for Governance discussed topics related to governance and development together with political, academic and civil society actors in Norway. See GPCG Director Arvinn E. Gadgil reflect on the week below 👇🏼

2024: Et #supervalgår på tvers av 70+ land byr på flere demokratiske utfordringer 🤔 Vi samlet eksperter under #Arendalsuka for å snakke om trender, trusler, muligheter og potensielle løsninger! Dette tar vi med oss videre i vårt arbeid med valg verden over i en urolig tid 🌍

Today - Norway launched its new “Strategy for Norwegian Engagement with African Countries” As a consultative partner, UNDP Global Policy Centre for Governance Director Arvinn E. Gadgil called for further 🇳🇴 investment in: 🌍 Multilateral engagement 🔶 Long-term, institutional support 🔷 Agile & innovative diplomacy

#SDG16 for Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions is the Goal of the Month for August🕊️ UN Deputy Secretary-General launched the 2nd Global Progress Report on SDG16 at the #HLPF in July. See report here: go.undp.org/4GW More on SDG of the month: un.org/sustainabledev…

Hear hear.

Working for well-functioning multilateralism is not naive, it is necessary.

By embracing #multilateralism and committing to the Global Goals, we can create a brighter, more equal and prosperous future for people and planet- leaving no one behind. That’s why multilateralism matters: go.undp.org/4D2

With 3.7 billion people getting to vote this year, the stakes have never been higher. UNDP is working before, during and after elections to strengthen governance systems and ensure #EveryVoiceCounts far beyond the ballot box.

Solid levert av NUPI Ole Jacob Sending Om norsk multipolitikk de siste fem år. Mye å lære - mye å gjøre. Espen Barth Eide fører imponerende multilateralt lederskap og vi er klare til å gi råd for de neste fem år.

One in two people feel they are not in control of their lives and two out of three don’t think their voice is heard in the political system. Addressing inequality is fundamental to helping restore public trust & to building fairer, more inclusive societies. #EveryVoiceCounts

I strongly condemn Israel’s air strikes on an Israeli-designated zone for displaced people in Gaza. Palestinians had moved to this area in search for shelter & safety, after being repeatedly instructed to do so by the Israeli authorities. I repeat my call for an immediate

The #SDG16 Global Progress Report states that discrimination persists and constitutes a barrier to the realization of sustainable development and human rights. The transformative power of elections lies in their inclusiveness. #EveryVoiceCounts Report 👉 go.undp.org/4GW

To mark the International Day of Democracy, GPCG Director Arvinn E. Gadgil Gadgil was invited by NRK (Norwegian Broadcasting) to talk about the situation in Sudan. He emphasised the urgent need for ceasefire, humanitarian access, aid funding & development support. 🚨