My chapter on The Role of Education for Social Cohesion in Nepal has been included in publication from Blumsburry in this book which has come out this December. bloomsburycollections.com/monograph-deta…

Happy New Year 2025! All the best wishes everyone!

Happening now: Roundtable consultation on climate risks and intersectionalities in the HKH region being held in Delhi today with the experts on climate related risk and vulnerabilities. #climatesecurity UNDP in Asia and the Pacific ICIMOD IGES-Institute for Global Environmental Strategies CEEW Tomokazu Serizawa Catherine Wong

Violent extremism worsens crises and threatens global peace. All voices must have their say in prevention. Inclusion and collaboration are key for a safer world 🌎🕊️ Find out more this #PVEDay: go.undp.org/34E

Violent extremism deepens crises and threatens our peace & progress. Inclusive dialogue and community-led solutions are key to prevention. On this #PVEDay see how UN Development 🇧🇩 is working with youth, communities, policymakers & our #PartnersAtCore to build resilience. Read More:

Inclusive societies are key to preventing violent extremism. And addressing its root causes is an investment in peace. See how UN Development empowers communities through local solution, local leadership and local engagement. EN bit.ly/4hzTECY FR bit.ly/3COEMBC #PVEDay

Violent conflicts are at their highest since the @un was founded. Here are some ways @undp works with countries and communities to help people meet their basic needs, protect development gains, and rebuild more quickly once peace is achieved. feature.undp.org/for-people-for…

Happy to share that my 2021 conference paper has now been published as a book chapter in Critical Perspectives on Refugee and Migrant Integration in Education from #bloomsbury! 🎉📖 Check out ‘The Role of Education for Social Cohesion in Nepal’ here: 🔗 bloomsburycollections.com/monograph-deta…

An immediate recovery package is urgently needed to respond to #MyanmarEarthquake2025. This morning, I spoke with BBC News (World)’s Steve Lai about the devastation. Immediate relief and rapid recovery w United Nations UN Development and partners requires full access to ALL communities affected, and this

Our Representative, titon spoke w/BBC News (World) about the current situation in #Myanmar where urban areas were hit the hardest, leaving communities grappling w/great challenges. "This is an absolutely devastating crisis[...] We've moved past the point of search and rescue."

It was great to be part of this exercise to respond to the crises quickly and effectively.

25 participants from across Pakistan have passed the first #UNDPinPakistan Insider Mediation Certification Training Program, delivered by @UPeshPakistan with support from @GermanyinPak. As a part of UNDP’s rights-based stabilization programme which enhances resilience, supports

Facilitated an exchange btw Supreme Courts of 🇧🇩 &🇳🇵 as both navigate complex transitions. We discussed how the judiciary can enhance transparency & accountability, seize opportunities for lasting justice sector reforms, rebuild citizens' trust & meet their expectations.

Violent extremism poses a significant security & dvt. challenge across Asia and beyond. Influenced by ideology, inequality, misinformation & hate speech, it undermines stability & progress. UN Development & UN Office on Drugs & Crime, with EU 🇪🇺 support, launched a 3-year initiative to build digital

Proud to have led the design and coordination of this joint regional initiative from UNDP side after months of conceptualization.

Humanity has no experience of coexisting with a more intelligent species. What happens when the world is filled with super-intelligent AIs?

Exciting new partnership launched today in Bangkok! With support from the European Commission, UNDP in Asia and the Pacific and UN Office on Drugs & Crime are rolling out a bold new initiative to help Asian countries tackle violent extremism in the digital space—especially for and with youth - as their world and future

“The European Union remains a steadfast partner in #PreventingViolentExtremism in the #DigitalSpace in Asia,” says Andreas Roettger of EUinThailand at the launch of a new project by UN Office on Drugs & Crime and UN Development, funded by the EU.

Women-led businesses are creating more than products—they’re creating jobs, strengthening communities, and fueling local economies. Empowering women means opportunities for everyone. wrld.bg/riyr50XbkIu

Creating jobs in contexts of fragility and violence is more challenging than anywhere else. But it's not a reason to give up. This week at the #WBGMeetings, I reaffirmed the World Bank Group's commitment to creating jobs and expanding opportunities for all, everywhere.