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United Nations Development Programme |
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United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)UN organization formed in 1965 to promote environmentally sustainable human development in low-income countries. Based in New York City, the UNDP is headed by an administrator who oversees a 36-member Executive Board representing both developing and developed countries. Recent programs have focused on reducing poverty, developing strategies to treat and combat the spread of HIV/AIDS, promoting environmentally sound energy and economic policies, and expanding communications and technology infrastructure. UNDP resident representatives in more than 125 developing countries help to coordinate the local activities of other UN agencies and programs, as well as those of nongovernmental organizations. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| A representative from the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) talked about the important contribution made to the physical removal of weapons in the country through its Weapons in Exchange for Development Programme, which provides community-based infrastructure in exchange for weapons collected. World Resources Institute, United Nations Environment Programme, United Nations Development Programme, World Bank. 9:00 AM to 10:15 AM--Plenary: Dima Al-Khatib, United Nations Development Programme |
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