W conflict and poor economic policy driving disappearance of middle class, deepening poverty, UN Development issues a grave warning on generational consequences on Myanmar's future. Immediate actions to stem the bleed, if not help reverse, in go.undp.org/6KcJ Achim Steiner United Nations in Myanmar

Impressive innovations in mine detection… vital work

Resourceful visit to #Belgium 's sorting and composting platforms Indaver België and #EcoWerf .

Inspired by the holistic collecting, sorting & recycling systems, and partnerships aimed at reducing waste & optimizing waste management, key to achieve a zero-waste society.

#WCEF2024

Less than 25% of the population in #Myanmar manage to secure steady incomes to live above the poverty line.

Without immediate interventions, vulnerability will keep growing & impacts will be felt across generations.

Read more in our new report: go.undp.org/6KcJ

“I address every woman who wants to start a business. Nothing can stand in your way!”

EU & UNDP helped Tsitsino set up a mushroom farm in Pervei, a conflict-affected village in 🇬🇪.

🇪🇺🇺🇳Read her inspiring story of empowerment & resilience: undp.org/georgia/storie…

#EU4Dialogie

🐛🌍 How can insects contribute to achieving a #ZeroWaste vision? Did you know that larvae can biodegrade Styrofoam and reduce organic waste?

Join the conversation at #WCEF2024 on April 18, 2024, 14:00-15:30 CEST (UTC+2)

🔗 Register →  lnkd.in/eWUbKDqR

Nearly 83% of employment in #Africa is informal.

W/ #EU , #OACPS & International Labour Organization, we help Govts. in 🇸🇧 🇲🇿🇸🇱 to foster enterprises growth & formalization, and to digitalize financial products & services.

In Brussels, partners discuss how to further unlock economic potential for progress.

Waste is becoming an increasingly pressing issue for environment, societies and health.
 
Ahead of #WCEF2024 , UN Development and partners gather in Brussels to share experiences in building zero waste cities as part of Global Environment Facility (GEF)- funded “Shifting to Zero Waste Against Pollution” initiative.

Belgium UN New York 🇧🇪 DG Multilateral Affairs 🇧🇪 Belgium MFA Heidy Rombouts UNFPA UNFPABrussels UN Development UNOPS UNOPS_Brussels UN ECOSOC President Thank you, #Belgium , for your commitment to multilateralism and for supporting UN Development’s work for the people and the planet!
🇧🇪 Belgium MFA 🇧🇪 DG Multilateral Affairs
#PartnersAtCore

Today 🇧🇪 is pleased to have been elected to the Executive Board of UNDP/UNFPA/UNOPS for another term & the Commission on Population and Development for the 2025-2029 term.

An important form of our multilateral engagement at the 🇺🇳 is through participation in its elected bodies.

.Frankie The Dino is in Japan for a climate mission w/ 国連開発計画（UNDP）駐日代表事務所!

In Tokyo, 🦖 met w/ 渋谷区 Mayor Ken Hasebe at Hachiko Square, joined a climate march w/ youth & met w/ the Minister of Environment H.E. Mr. Shintaro Ito.

Follow along for more #ClimateAction adventures!

In Valjevo, Uroš is mastering the art of auto repair, paving his way from intern to aspiring business owner.

He has gained valuable skills through the Auto Mechanic Training offered by the #EU & UN Development's Regional Returnee Reintegration Project.
Read more: bit.ly/4amLZ7F

New skills, new opportunities!

Meet Slavica on #RomaDay , who gained IT skills for a brighter career with the training supported by the #EU & UN Development's Regional Returnee Reintegration Project.

For more on Slavica's story & UNDP's work on Roma inclusion: bit.ly/4amLZ7F

During #Kwibuka30 it was an Honour for UNDP Rwanda to accompany Government of Rwanda in welcoming H.E. President of the EU Council Charles Michel to hear from our Youth Entrepreneurship programme, 🙏to EU Delegation to Rwanda & partners Norrsken East Africa The Tony Elumelu Foundation UNDP at EU

🇺🇳UN Development and 🇪🇺EU Service for Foreign Policy Instruments 🌐 respond to the ongoing water crises in #KryvyiRih . 15 modern water trucks & 60 mobile water treatment facilities were delivered to the communities facing water shortages. Learn more: undp.org/ukraine/press-…

💙💛 100+ attendees at the Chernivtsi IDP Forum, powered by the EU, UN Development & UNHCR, gathered to strategize sustainable integration for IDPs, fostering a sense of belonging. Explore insights on advocacy, collaboration models, & successful integration here: undp.org/ukraine/press-…

Today, to mark International #RomaDay , we honour the rich culture and strong spirit of the Roma people worldwide and invite you to enjoy together the fairytales written by Urma Menekshe in the Romani language. 📚 #UNDPEUpartnership20

As we mark 6 months of war #Gaza , I join António Guterres call for a paradigm shift to address the desperate situation & his appeal for an immediate ceasefire, release of all hostages, protection of civilians & unimpeded humanitarian aid access. shorturl.at/gBN25

Luan & Blerina, a dynamic father-daughter team in Devoll, are making a difference in #Albania .

They are creating an inclusive future with #EU & UN Development's regional initiative promoting Roma education and providing essential health services.

#RomaDay #UNDPEUpartnership20

Six months on, the Israeli military campaign has brought relentless death & destruction to Gaza.

Lives shattered. Children dying for lack of food & water.

This is incomprehensible & entirely avoidable.

Nothing can justify the collective punishment of the Palestinian people.