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Apr 3

🚫Myth: Pandemic prevention & preparedness diverts resources away from other priorities. ✅Fact: #COVID19 is expected to cost US$12.5 trillion through 2024, hundreds of times more costly than what it would have taken to invest in preventative measures. go.undp.org/vMdo

⚽️ 17 #SDGs 🌍 1 shared future Sport connects and empowers people to build a safe, peaceful, inclusive and more sustainable world for all. This #SportDay and every day, let's get the ball rolling and score the most important goals - the #GlobalGoals!

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The

-led #Syria Earthquake Recovery Needs Assessment (SERNA) aims to capture the needs of affected populations in a conflict, gender and environmentally sensitive manner. #SURGE Advisor

@RitaMissal

discusses SERNA and

@UNDPSyria

's early recovery priorities 👇🏼 #TogetherForSyria

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Devex

@devex

Digital public infrastructure is the network of digital platforms that allow governments to provide vital public services to citizens. Here's why it must be inclusive. #Opinion by

Opinion: Why digital public infrastructure matters more than you think

Digital public infrastructure is the underlying network of digital platforms that allow governments to provide vital public services to citizens. Achieving global inclusive DPis is among the key aims...

UN Development

@UNDP

DYK that Tuberculosis is the world’s 2nd deadliest infectious disease? Ahead of Friday's #WorldHealthDay, see how we are supporting community-based health services with the Government of Angola and the

@GlobalFund

to #EndTB and achieve #HealthForAll. go.undp.org/4LqJ

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UNDP India

@UNDP_India

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For People 👨🏾👩🏾👵🏾👴🏾👳🏾‍♂️🧕🏾👧🏾👦🏾👶🏾 For Planet 🌏🐯🐆🐬🐟🌲 For Peace 🕊️ 💙 For Prosperity 🙌🏾 🙌🏾 This International Day of #Conscience, let us promote tolerance, solidarity & unity to create a culture of peace & respect for #HumanRights.

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UNDP Climate

@UNDPClimate

Is it getting harder to follow what climate experts are talking about? We've compiled an index of climate change terms to keep things simple. Don't miss the Climate Dictionary: ow.ly/77Ie50NAnUY

Without urgent action, a "great finance divide" will turn into a lasting sustainable development divide. Delaying sustainable investment is not an option. Find out more about #FinancingOurFuture in the latest 2023 #Fin4Dev report: bit.ly/3m9V0Nn

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Achim Steiner

@ASteiner

From cash transfers to e-health, Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) is essential to deliver vital public services.

@UNDP

& #India thru

@g20org

are accelerating 🌐development w greater investment around DPI. More in my joint Op-Ed w

@amitabhk87

@devex

devex.com/news/opinion-w

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will support 7️⃣ innovative clean energy finance solutions in East Africa. Energy access transforms lives. Finding new ways of financing clean energy will ensure everyone has access to energy and the opportunities it brings: ow.ly/BzyE50NAFH6 #EnergyForDevelopment

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UN DESA

@UNDESA

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Accelerating national sustainable industrial transformations can be the breakthrough to achieve the #SDGs. A new generation of sustainable industrial policies can enable sustainable transformations.🦋🌎 The latest from the 2023 #Fin4Dev report: un.org/en/desa/new-gr

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@UNDP

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📣 We will support 7 innovative clean energy finance solutions in East Africa. Energy access transforms lives. Finding new ways of financing clean energy will ensure everyone has access to energy and the opportunities it brings: go.undp.org/wJf9 #EnergyForDevelopment

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UNDP Ukraine

@UNDPUkraine

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Damage to #Ukraine’s power, gas, and heating infrastructure exceeds $10 billion, according to assessment by

@UNDP

and

@WorldBank

. The costs of restoring the #energy sector continue to mount. More than $1.2 billion is urgently needed for emergency repairs. undp.org/ukraine/press-

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UNDP Climate

@UNDPClimate

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For a #HealthierTomorrow we need a healthier today. And that means #climateaction must be at the heart of health systems. This #WorldHealthDay see how we're partnering for climate-resilient health systems – first across Asia and then on to the Pacific: ow.ly/wgUO50IBver

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UNDP in Asia and the Pacific

@UNDPasiapac

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The Maori concepts of Mahi tahi (partnership) and kotahitanga (unity) are central to New Zealand's engagement with the UN system and collective action on global challenges.

@UNDP

are proud partners on climate action, gender equality, development in the Pacific SIDS and more.

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Join

' Dean James B. Steinberg and Administrator

@ASteiner

for a fireside chat on key issues for sustainable development ahead of the

@WorldBank

and

@IMFNews

Spring Meetings. 📅 April 6 🕗 9am ET 📍 RSVP now: bit.ly/3nzLvr9 #ReshapingDevelopment

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@UNDP

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#Ukraine is one of the world’s most heavily mine-contaminated countries. We've been working with the 🇺🇦 Govt for 30 years and have led the

@UN

’s mine action programme since 2016. See how we're working with partners on mine action and debris removal. go.undp.org/uooM

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UNDP Syria

@UndpSyria

Apr 4

Visited #Aleppo debris removal sites w/t

@SURGE_UNDP

today following the earthquakes. Thanks to

@JapanGov

@UNDP

removed +8,200 m3 of debris so far in #Aleppo, created job opps, reopened blocked streets & helped ppl regain access to homes, businesses &🔑 services #TogetherForSyria

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United Nations

@UN

Apr 4

Wednesday is the International Day of Conscience. In the face of on-going global challenges and conflicts - let's focus on promoting tolerance & solidarity and helping those in need. un.org/en/observances

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UNDP in Asia and the Pacific

@UNDPasiapac

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Australia's 🇦🇺 core funding for

@UNDP

helps us address the challenges of our time in an agile, flexible and efficient manner. Together we're tackling global issues linked to climate and nature, vulnerability to crises + disasters, gender equality and innovation. #PartnersAtCore

UN Development

@UNDP

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The 🌍 is still struggling to respond to the ongoing #COVID19 pandemic and other connected crises despite clear ways forward informed by decades of lessons from disease response. Here are 3 myths debunked: go.undp.org/vMdo

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UN Development

@UNDP

Apr 5

▪️ What do Long-term Climate Strategies mean? ▪️ How can they help us tackle #ClimateChange? ▪️ Which countries are leading? Answers to these questions and more in our 🆕 explainer from

@UNDPClimate

➡️ go.undp.org/xZCt

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UNDP Climate

@UNDPClimate

Apr 4

How are forests, energy and livelihoods connected? A new issue brief highlights the links between these sectors and calls for joined-up thinking to boost progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals. Check it out here: ow.ly/tKGF50NzplO

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Update on

-led #OperationFSOSafer: Crude Tanker the Nautica getting ready to depart for the Red Sea. W/ maintenance & retrofitting of Nautica almost complete,

@UNDP

is working w/all parties to initiate oil removal operation from the #FSOSafer early May un.org/en/StopRedSeaS

UN Development

@UNDP

Apr 4

#HumanRights are for everyone, everywhere! #MayaAngelou taught us to not only stand up for ourselves, but for women and girls everywhere! Today and every day, let's continue to #StandUp4HumanRights.

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Achim Steiner

@ASteiner

Apr 4

Financing & debt restructuring are vital for #SustDev. Join Dean James B. Steinberg of

@SAISHopkins

& me for a virtual chat on #Fin4Dev & to preview the 2023

@WorldBank

& Int'l Monetary Fund Spring Mtgs this Thursday April 6 at 9am. RSVP: bit.ly/40OeANT

UN Development

@UNDP

Apr 4

Landmines are devastating legacies of armed conflict and their impacts can be felt long after the fighting has stopped. This #MineAwarenessDay, we spotlight our work in Iraq with

@UNMAS

to create a brighter future in Sinjar. go.undp.org/FrVR #MineActionCannotWait

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UNDP Yemen

@UNDPYemen

Apr 4

DYK that 81k mines & UXO have been recovered in Yemen? Landmines cause devastating impact on civilians & animals, leading to lifelong injuries & sometimes death. On #IMAD2023 & every day,

@UNDP

#Yemen is working tirelessly toward a landmine-free world!

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UN Spokesperson

@UN_Spokesperson

Apr 4

Noon briefing guests today on #MineAwarenessDay: * Ambassador Sophea Eat, Permanent Representative - Cambodia * Ambassador Krzysztof Szczerski, Permanent Representative - Poland * From

@UNDP

Asako Okai * Ilene Cohn, Director

@UNMAS

Watch live 👇 media.un.org/en/asset/k1m/k

UN Development

@UNDP

Apr 4

Mine action is more than clearing contaminated land. It's about people and societies and their prospects for a dignified and prosperous life. To achieve the #GlobalGoals, #MineActionCannotWait! More from our

@asakookai

on today's #MineAwarenessDay. go.undp.org/2eov

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UNDP Türkiye

@undpturkiye

Apr 4

#MineActionCannotWait❗

@UNDP

supports the Government of Türkiye 🇹🇷 in clearing the contamination of mines with support from

@EUDelegationTur

. Our work at the Horomos ruins is an example of our partnership. #MineAwarenessDay #IMAD2023

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UNDP Yemen

@UNDPYemen

Apr 4

From terror to security. Read how UNDP's national partner #YEMAC and international partners cleared mines and restored normalcy to a Yemeni neighborhood. See the full story now 📖👀 bit.ly/3m42XDI #IMAD2023 #MineActionCannotWait

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approaches its first anniversary, Chief Editor

@FathiaMoha

reflects on how women journalists can change society: undpsomalia.exposure.co/can-one-woman- #Somalia #SDG5

#Ukraine is now one of the world’s most heavily mine-contaminated countries. This #MineAwarenessDay, see how we are working with partners to support the 🇺🇦 Government on mine action and debris removal. go.undp.org/uooM #MineActionCannotWait

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Achim Steiner

@ASteiner

Apr 4

On the Int'l Day for Mine Awareness & Assistance in Mine Action #IMAD2023, I join

@antonioguterres

's call to work together to safeguard people from mines, support communities as they heal & return & re-build their lives in safety & security. #MineActionCannotWait

@UNMAS

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UNDP Türkiye

@undpturkiye

Apr 4

👫 To save lives, 🙌 To protect civilians, 🆘 To enable humanitarian and recovery activities and, ⚖️ To advocate for human rights law #MineActionCannotWait 📌bit.ly/3JXT9D6 #IMAD2023

DYK that only 1️⃣ in 3️⃣ people in low-income countries have received at least one dose of the #COVID19 vaccine? We must chart a different course by investing in innovative solutions that put equity and access first and leave no one behind. go.undp.org/vMdo

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United Nations

@UN

Apr 4

“Even after the fighting stops, conflicts often leave behind a terrifying legacy: landmines and explosive ordnance that litter communities.” –

@antonioguterres

on Tuesday’s #MineAwarenessDay. news.un.org/en/story/2023/ #MineActionCannotWait

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Apr 4

Clearing landmines is figuratively and literally clearing pathways for development. From Cambodia to Ukraine, this #IMAD2023, see how we've worked in +50 countries over the past 30 years to tackle the challenges posed by landmines: go.undp.org/nMCM #MineActionCannotWait