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
Global conference calls on countries to invest in strong institutions to tackle multiple development challenges
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
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
UN Secretary-General:"Millennium Development Goals must be met"
UNITED NATIONS, NEW YORK, 16 March 2010 – With only five years left until the 2015 deadline to achieve the Millennium Development Goals, UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon is calling for the adoption of a global action agenda for accelerating progress towards the Goals, when world leaders meet at a UN Summit in New York in September. more
UNDP calls for US$35.6 million to help Haitians recover and starts to collect voluntary donations
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. more
Azerbaijan’s law-enforcement officials on a drug control study tour to Italy
Baku, 22 July 2009 - On July 19-25, 2009, Azerbaijan’s senior court and prosecutor officials are participating in a study tour to the specialized drug control institutions of Europe based in Rome, Italy. The study tour is implemented as part of SCAD Programme’s Legal Assistance project. more
Baku, 1 May 2009 - On May 4th 2009, the State Social Protection Fund of the Republic of Azerbaijan and United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in a special ceremony will make a presentation of the Management Information System (MIS) created within the joint project “Capacity Building for the State Social Protection Fund (SSPF) of the Republic of Azerbaijan”.
UNDP Calls on G-20 Leaders to curb a full-fledged human development crisis
New York, March 31, 2009 – The current global economic crisis, which began with the severe strains on the financial and banking system in parts of the developed world, now risks triggering a human development catastrophe in the world’s poorest countries. As the leaders of the richest nations set off to London for the G-20 summit this Thursday, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) warns that those most vulnerable to the crisis are living outside the spotlight and their predicament should be addressed at the table. more
