The Government of Azerbaijan and the United Nations launch a New Cooperation Framework (2011-2015)
Baku, 9 July, 2010 - The Government of Azerbaijan and the United Nations in Azerbaijan signed the next United Nations Development Assistance Framework (UNDAF), a five-year collaboration which aligns the UN prospective development activities with the State Programme for Poverty Reduction and Sustainable Development (2008-2015). Expectations are high that the role and contribution of the UN system to national development will become more coherent, effective and relevant, as well as provide better support for the government in achieving the internationally agreed development goals, including the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs). The Deputy Prime Minister, Honourable Abid Sharifov, and the UN Resident Coordinator, Mr. Fikret Akcura, signed the UNDAF alongside government officials and representatives from the UN agencies. more
On 22 June 2010, Mr. Fikret Akcura presented his credentials to His Excellency Mr. Ilham H. Aliyev, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, as Resident Coordinator of the United Nations and Resident Representative for the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and United Nations Population Fund in the Republic of Azerbaijan.
National Conference on pasture management
National conference on pasture management was held at the central building of the Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources within the framework of the Ministry and UNDP joint project funded by the Government of Norway. The national conference was attended by representatives of relevant state institutions, international development agencies and representatives of non-government organizations. The conference started with opening remarks from Minister Huseyn Bagirov. more
Training on pasture management and soil conservation for Azerbaijani specialists in Israel Baku, Tel-Aviv, March 21, 2010 – A group of officials of the Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources and the Ministry of Agriculture of Azerbaijan participated in workshop training on pasture management and soil conservation in Tel-Aviv, Israel on March 14-21. The training was organized by UNDP Azerbaijan with the support of Center for International Development Cooperation of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Israel. more
Global conference calls on countries to invest in strong institutions Film on civil service reform project in Azerbaijan demonstrated at the conference Marrakesh, Morocco, 17 March 2010―To cope with challenges emanating from the financial crisis, climate change, food shortages and conflicts, developing countries need —now more than ever― to build capable institutions that will help them protect their citizens and sustain economic growth. The need to transform government institutions by investing in people’s capabilities and in providing innovative solutions and incentives that enable the delivery of effective services was a central message at the first day of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) global conference Capacity is Development, which began here today. more
UNDP organizes a presentation on the fifth strategy of Global Environmental Facility Baku, 17 March 2010 – In order to help the Government of Azerbaijan make better use of the Global Environmental Facility’s resources and introduce GEF’s fifth operational strategy, UNDP Azerbaijan organized today a one-day workshop at the Hotel Europe for national focal points of relevant Government agencies and participants of GEF implementing agencies represented in Baku. more
Antonio Banderas appointed as UNDP Goodwill Ambassador World renowned actor to advocate for ending poverty, empowering women and protecting the environment Geneva/ New York --17 March 2010—The United Nations Development Programme today announced the appointment of Spanish actor Antonio Banderas as a Goodwill Ambassador for the fight against poverty. In his new role as an advocate for the poor, Antonio Banderas will set his sights on the Millennium Development Goals, a set of eight globally agreed targets that seek to halve world poverty by 2015 by combating hunger, disease, illiteracy, environment degradation and discrimination against women. more
Public Institutions will know more about human resources Baku, 15 February 2010 - United Nations Development Programme and the Civil Service Commission under the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan launched a four-day training on“Human Recourses Management” for senior officials of public institutions started on 15 February 2010 in Baku’s HYATT Hotel. The training was aimed at developing professional skills of civil servants in HR issues. more
Baku, New York, January 18, 2010 - The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is calling for US$35.6 million for immediate recovery assistance in Haiti following Tuesday’s massive earthquake. Immediate responses will include the clearing of rubble and rehabilitating essential social infrastructures, such as street repairs and electricity, to facilitate urgently needed assistance. UNDP will also carry out cash-for-work programmes to jump-start the local economy.
Relationship between Azerbaijan and U.N has become much more of partnership Baku, Hafta Ichi daily, December 24, 2009 - We had interviews with ambassadors, heads of offices of international organizations to focus both on political and business matters and on personal life. But we have never had an interview with UN Resident Coordinator Mr.Bruno Pouezat. We asked for an interview and though he was really busy, after a short while, we got an appointment. Taking this opportunity, we had an interview both about politics and personal life. Mr.Pouezat started the conversation about his job, and the role he played among organizations he represented. more
Baku, Tel-Aviv, March 21, 2010 – A group of officials of the Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources and the Ministry of Agriculture of Azerbaijan participated in workshop training on pasture management and soil conservation in Tel-Aviv, Israel on March 14-21. The training was organized by UNDP Azerbaijan with the support of Center for International Development Cooperation of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Israel. 
Film on civil service reform project in Azerbaijan demonstrated at the conference
Baku, 17 March 2010 – In order to help the Government of Azerbaijan make better use of the Global Environmental Facility’s resources and introduce GEF’s fifth operational strategy, UNDP Azerbaijan organized today a one-day workshop at the Hotel Europe for national focal points of relevant Government agencies and participants of GEF implementing agencies represented in Baku. 
World renowned actor to advocate for ending poverty, empowering women and protecting the environment 
Baku, 15 February 2010 - United Nations Development Programme and the Civil Service Commission under the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan launched a four-day training on“Human Recourses Management” for senior officials of public institutions started on 15 February 2010 in Baku’s HYATT Hotel. The training was aimed at developing professional skills of civil servants in HR issues. 
Baku, New York, January 18, 2010 - The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is calling for US$35.6 million for immediate recovery assistance in Haiti following Tuesday’s massive earthquake. Immediate responses will include the clearing of rubble and rehabilitating essential social infrastructures, such as street repairs and electricity, to facilitate urgently needed assistance. UNDP will also carry out cash-for-work programmes to jump-start the local economy.
Baku, Hafta Ichi daily, December 24, 2009 - We had interviews with ambassadors, heads of offices of international organizations to focus both on political and business matters and on personal life. But we have never had an interview with UN Resident Coordinator Mr.Bruno Pouezat. We asked for an interview and though he was really busy, after a short while, we got an appointment. Taking this opportunity, we had an interview both about politics and personal life. Mr.Pouezat started the conversation about his job, and the role he played among organizations he represented. 
