UNDP

UNDP to relocate hundreds of jobs from New York to Bonn and Madrid

(Photo by: UN campus in Bonn, Germany gerd-harder/shutterstock) The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is relocating nearly 300 positions from its New York headquarters to Bonn, Germany, with a further 100 jobs set to move to Madrid, marking a significant redistribution of staff away from the United States. UNDP told Germany’s Deutsche Presse-Agentur that the decision reflects confidence in German foreign policy, though no timeline has been announced for when the […]

20 January, 2026

Business / Economics

BES-Net Trialogue Promotes Biodiversity Solutions

Windhoek is hosting the BES-Net Regional Trialogue for East and Southern Africa, organized by the Environment, Forestry and Tourism ministry, UNDP, and BES-Net. The event aims to strengthen collaboration among experts to address biodiversity challenges. Executive Director Teofilus Nghitila emphasizes the importance of science-driven policies informed by real-world practices. Meanwhile, Alka Bhatia, the UNDP's Resident Representative said the trialogue embodies a spirit of cooperation which is needed to drive meaningful […]

19 February, 2025

World

UN report suggests Gaza war has set Palestine’s development back nearly 70 years

A new United Nations report released on Tuesday suggests that the impact of the year-long war in Gaza has set development back by about 69 years. The UN Development Programme or UNDP says the Palestinian economy may not be able to restore pre-war levels and advance forward even when the fighting ends. Jody Jacobs has more.

23 October, 2024

Environment

UN assessment teams deployed to flood affected areas in Afghanistan

Rescue efforts continue in Afghanistan following deadly flash floods in three northeastern provinces this past weekend. The Resident Representative of the UN Development Programme, Stephen Rodriques, told UN News that 180 deaths were confirmed and nearly 9,000 homes have been damaged. The UN has deployed just over 20 teams to the region to conduct a joint assessment alongside partners and the de-facto authorities.

14 May, 2024

Africa

UNDP launches “timbuktoo” initiative in Davos to revolutionize Africa’s startup ecosystem

In Davos, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) launched the "timbuktoo" initiative in collaboration with African countries. The initiative, unveiled during a special session at the 24th Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum, aims to be the world's largest financing facility, uniting catalytic and commercial capital to bolster Africa's startup ecosystem. H.E. President Paul Kagame of Rwanda, H.E. President Nana Akufo-Addo of Ghana, the Secretary-General of the African […]

21 February, 2024

Namibia

Namibia to develop National Digital Strategy

Cabinet directed the Ministry of Information and Communication Technology to develop the National Digital Strategy and its Implementation Action Plan. The Namibian government received assistance from the Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit and enlisted the expertise of Impact Tank and the United Nations Development Programme Accelerator Lab to execute this initiative. Here is the Ministry's spokesperson, Shoki Kandjimi.

10 January, 2024