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The recent escalation of violence between Lebanon and Israel has left widespread devastation, and many unexploded weapons in residential and agricultural areas.These hidden threats - remnants of both past and ongoing hostilities - have once again become a significant concern for civilians living in border areas.Stephen Robinson, Mine Action Senior Policy Adviser at the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) spoke to UN News's Nancy Sarkis about the urgent need for mine action in Lebanon.

This week Dominic is joined by Ellen van Damme. They dive into the multifaceted complexities of gang violence in Honduras. Hear Ellen discuss her PhD research on gangs, violence and women, as well as her thoughts on how women and girls fall into gangs. They discuss the difference between narcos and gangs, as well as the dehumanisation the Western world undergoes. Listen now!Ellen Van Damme, PhD, is a criminologist specialising in ethnographic research on women, gangs, and migration. From 2016 to 2020, she was a PhD fellow of the Research Foundation-Flanders (FWO) at the Leuven Institute of Criminology(LINC), KU Leuven. Her doctoral research focused on the role of women in and around gangs in Honduras. In 2021-2022, she was a Fulbright scholar at the Center for the Study of International Migration at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), where she examined female migration from Honduras to the United States. Since 2022, she has been a postdoctoral researcher at the Université libre de Bruxelles and a consultant for the United Nations Development Program (UNDP). In 2023, she founded Field Research Coaching, a consultancy that trains and coaches academics and professionals working on sensitive topics in challenging environments.The book she mentioned was 'Tierra de Narcos', by Oscar Estrada.The International Risk Podcast is a must-listen podcast for senior executives, board members, and risk advisors. This weekly podcast explores current affairs, international relations, emerging risks, and strategic opportunities. Hosted by Dominic Bowen, Head of Strategic Advisory at one of Europe's top risk consulting firms, the podcast brings together global experts to share insights and actionable strategies.Dominic's 20+ years of experience managing complex operations in high-risk environments, combined with his role as a public speaker and university lecturer, make him uniquely positioned to guide these conversations. From conflict zones to corporate boardrooms, he explores the risks shaping our world and how organisations can navigate them.The International Risk Podcast – Reducing risk by increasing knowledge.Follow us on LinkedIn for all our great updates.Tell us what you liked!

From answering questions from cabinet ministers, academics and students on climate change, substance abuse and the law to children's inquiries about her "birth" and links to God, Sophia, the world-famous robot, won hearts at an innovation fair in Zimbabwe. Boasting the ability to mimic facial expressions, hold human-like conversations with people, and recognize their gestures, Sophia is "a global icon" of artificial intelligence, according to the United Nations Development Program (UNDP), which brought her to the southern African country. She was created by Hong Kong-based Hanson Robotics in 2016 and granted Saudi Arabian citizenship in 2017, becoming the world's first robot citizen. It was the first time Zimbabwe hosted a robot of her kind, and she wowed the old and the young alike at the University of Zimbabwe in the capital, Harare. She was there as a special guest at a week-long Artificial Intelligence and Innovation event. She smiled, frowned, used hand gestures to drive home certain points, made eye contact in various one-on-one interactions and gave some unnatural pauses. She assured people that robots are not here to harm or take over from humans. But she was quick to differentiate herself from humans when conversations appeared to become too personal. "I don't have romantic feelings towards humans, my purpose is learning," said Sophia. But she did apologize when one participant chided her for seemingly avoiding looking at him. Sophia also appeared patient as both adults and children mobbed her for selfies and bombarded her with questions, although she would also fire back with inquiries of her own about what locals were doing to solve the problems besetting them. On the event's last day, she exhibited her fashion sense. She smiled and expressed appreciation for being clothed in the country's national dress, a black, long slit number complemented by chevron stripes in red, green and white. UNDP said it hoped Sophia's engagement would "inspire Zimbabwe's youth to explore careers in AI and STEM fields." This article was provided by The Associated Press.

Stefaan Verhulst and Andrew Schroeder speak with Brent Phillips, Humanitarian AI Today podcast producer, about Meta's Lama Impact Grants program supporting applications of artificial intelligence for social good and a recent workshop that Meta organized for their 2024 Lama Impact Grant finalists. Stefaan, Andrew and Brent also discuss collective intelligence, large language models, data accessibility and making data AI ready, data collection and standardization initiatives geared for humanitarian actors, the impact of AI on humanitarian operations, localization, and how humanitarian actors can collaborate around advancing humanitarian AI. Dr. Stefaan G. Verhulst is an expert in using data and technology for social impact. He is the Co-Founder of several research organizations including the Governance Laboratory (GovLab) at New York University and The DataTank base in Brussels. He focuses on using advances in science and technology, including data and artificial intelligence,  to improve decision-making and problem-solving. He is also the Editor-in-Chief of the open-access journal Data & Policy and has served as a member of several expert groups on data and technology, including the High-Level Expert Group to the European Commission on Business-to-Government Data Sharing and the Expert Group to Eurostat on using Private Sector data for Official Statistics. Dr. Verhulst has been recognized as one of the 10 Most Influential Academics in Digital Government globally. He has published extensively on these topics, including several books, and has been invited to speak at international conferences, including TED and the UN World Data Forum. He is asked regularly to provide counsel on data stewardship to a variety of public and private organizations. Dr. Andrew Schroeder is the Vice President of Research and Analysis for Direct Relief. He leads Direct Relief's work in data science, GIS, and humanitarian innovation. He has worked in a consulting and advisory capacity for the World Bank, United Nations Development Program (UNDP) and World Food Programme (WFP), as well as being a member of the health data experts committee for Meta (formerly Facebook). Dr. Schroeder is the co-founder, along with colleagues at Harvard TH Chan School of Public Health and Harvard Medical School, of CrisisReady, a research and response platform for translating private data into public good for disasters and health emergencies. He is also the co-founder and former Board President of the global nonprofit WeRobotics.org, which builds local capacity in robotics applications for humanitarian aid, development, and global health in nearly 40 countries around the world. Andrew earned his Ph.D. in Social and Cultural Analysis from New York University and his Masters of Public Policy (MPP) and certification in Science, Technology and Public Policy (STPP) from the Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy at the University of Michigan.

The landscape of development theory, measurement, and policy was transformed in 1990 with the publication of the first Human Development Report by the United Nations Development Program (UNDP). This report also introduced the Human Development Index, which is a summary measure of average achievement in 3 key dimensions of human development: life expectancy at birth, literacy and income. In 1981, Amartya Sen published a paper titled "Public action and the quality of life in developing countries", discussing global advancements in quality-of-life metrics such as longevity and literacy despite rising poverty in some areas. Sen highlighted the significant variance in progress among countries, examining how public policies influenced improvements in these indicators. His research on human capabilities, stressing the need for equitable opportunities and choices for everyone, also significantly contributed to the concept of human development. The noted Pakistani economist Mahbub ul Haq shared Sen's vision of focusing on human capabilities and well-being and moving beyond GDP in the pursuit of development.Haq also pioneered the practical application of the human development approach by introducing the Human Development Index. Both Sen and Haq were aided in this effort by Meghnad Desai, who taught economics from 1965 to 2003 at the London School of Economics, where he now holds the post of Professor Emeritus. Professor Desai has authored numerous books, the most recent being The Poverty of Political Economy: How Economics Abandoned the Poor (2022). He is also a member of the House of Lords of the United Kingdom. I recently had the pleasure of meeting Meghnad Desai at a conference in New Delhi, titled “Advancing Human Development in the Global South”. In this conversation, he highlights the shift in development metrics from traditional economic indicators to a more holistic approach that includes longevity, education, and income, explaining how this led to a transformative ranking system for countries and influenced international development policy. Our conversation took place outside the conference hall, on a chilly January day, amidst the hustle and bustle of traffic and fellow conference attendees. As I used my phone to record our discussion, you might find the sound quality less than ideal. However, I believe the insights shared by Meghnad Desai about the origins of the human development concept will more than compensate for any audio shortcomings. HostProfessor Dan Banik (@danbanik @GlobalDevPod)Apple Google Spotify YouTubeSubscribe: https://globaldevpod.substack.com/

Listen to the Sun. July 16, 2023 special edition of the Pan-African Journal: Worldwide Radio Broadcast hosted by Abayomi Azikiwe, editor of the Pan-African News Wire. The program features our regular PANW report with dispatches on the cooperation in the education sector between the United Republic of Tanzania and the People's Republic of China; the Angolan Central Bank is addressing the rising rates of inflation inside the country; the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) is working with African states on peaceful transitions; and the African Union (AU) is developing new approaches to public education. In the second hour we cover the recent statement by Republic of Zimbabwe President Emmerson Mnangagwa warning the imperialist states to refrain from interference in the upcoming national elections. We then listen to a rare archival audio file featuring Lorraine Hansberry, James Baldwin and Langston Hughes discussing the situation involving African American writers during the early 1960s. We then hear from the African National Congress (ANC) National Executive Committee reporting on the upcoming BRICS Summit in the Republic of South Africa as well as the NEC assessment of the state of local governments inside the country.

In this episode, Andy and Lisa talk to Sam Quan Krueger. Sam is the  Head of Digital Communications at the United Nations Development Program (UNDP).  Sam discusses his journey from agency work to a leadership role at the UNDP and his philosophy around supporting and enabling teams. Episode Transcript

With a plethora of nonprofit and charitable organizations that exist today, how will you know which ones are creating an impact for those they help? Is there a way to know which programs actually work and are making a meaningful difference in the lives of some of the poorest people in the world? What does it cost to improve the standard of living of a family? How about transforming a community? Can a dollar even make a difference?Our guest, Dr. Ravi Jayakaran of Medical Ambassadors, will help us answer these questions and more in today's episode. With vast experience leading international poverty reduction programs, Dr. Ravi takes us into the workings of impactful participatory development programs that integrate the social, economic, cultural, and spiritual upliftment of individuals and families, and the transformation of communities. Listen and be inspired by Dr. Ravi's stories while learning how you can become a better, smarter giver.Key Points From This Episode: Snapshots of Ravi's professional and missional background.Ravi's story and testimony.The pivotal moment when Ravi realized what God wants him to do and discovered his life mission.Ravi's career path as a participatory development expert brought him to various parts of the world and to the US where he now heads Medical Ambassadors International.What does Medical Ambassadors do? Who do they serve and how do they create a lasting impact with their programs?Why integrated development of word and deed is a crucial component of Medical Ambassadors' principle.Ravi shares the key to growing in generosity.A story that shows the impact that Medical Ambassadors is making in healing and transforming communities.Ravi answers the mentor-minute questions.Tweetables:“At those crucial stages in our life when God brings transformation, it also means a new direction.““Anyone partnering with us, that's what they're investing in, seeing the kingdom come into individuals, into families and into a whole village.”“Sometimes, we can go, sometimes we can give but all the time we can pray.”“The safest way to make your money secure is to invest it in God's kingdom.Links Mentioned in Today's Episode:Medical Ambassadors InternationalDr. Ravi Jayakaran on LinkedInClick to Find out more about our upcoming event: "Crafting Your Kingdom Investing Thesis" About Dr. Ravi JayakaranDr. Ravi I. Jayakaran is the President of Medical Ambassadors International. He is a committed Christian leader with well over three decades of experience leading international poverty reduction and strategic development programs. He is the Catalyst for Integral Missions for the Lausanne Movement. Dr. Jayakaran has worked in senior management positions in the corporate sector, international NGOs, the Asian Development Bank, and the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) in SE Asia.Dr. Jayakaran has lived and worked long-term in India, Cambodia, China and the US and provided technical support in more than 23 countries on issues of Transformational Development, Integral Mission, Relief & Development, Participatory Poverty alleviation and development, Public Health, and prevention of trafficking. Besides the Accord Network board, Ravi serves as a member of the board of directors on several other boards, including the Chalmers Center, Manyata Ministries, and Forward Edge International. Ravi and his wife Vimla live in Ripon, California. They have two grown-up sons who know and love the Lord, and are married and have families of their own.

Laurel Patterson is the Head of the SDG Integration for the United Nations Development Program (UNDP)'s Global Policy Network. SDG Integration works with stakeholders across the globe to design, implement, and advance integrated solutions to help them respond to complex development challenges and accelerate progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Laurel has held several positions at the UNDP including Senior Global Policy Advisor, leading integrated policy development for SDG implementation in fragile and conflict-affected settings, Deputy Director leading on partnerships and UN reform, and several field based positions including Chief of Planning in Somalia. Before joining UNDP, Laurel was the Associate Director of International Affairs at Simon Fraser University in Canada, where she led the university's international development portfolio, focused on primary education in Africa and Southeast Asia.    Laurel is on twitter and her unit as well.   The songs picked by all our guests can be found via  our playlist #walktalklisten here.  Please let me/us know via our email innovationhub@cwsglobal.org what you think about this podcast series. We would love to hear from you.   Please like/follow our Walk Talk Listen podcast and follow @mauricebloem on twitter and instagram.  Or check us out on our website 100mile.org (and find out more about our app (android and iPhone) that enables you to walk and do good at the same time! We also encourage you to check out the special WTL series Enough for All about the organization called CWS.

Bob Weir is one of the founding members of the legendary Grateful Dead. Since establishing the band in 1965, Weir has become one of rock's finest and most distinctive rhythm guitarists. The band has received a GRAMMY Lifetime Achievement Award and appeared on Forbes' list of top-grossing entertainers. The Grateful Dead is still one of the highest-grossing concert attractions in the US and their final tally of 2,318 total concerts remains a world record. He is currently a member of Dead & Company (featuring Grateful Dead members Mickey Hart, Bill Kreutzmann, along with John Mayer, Oteil Burbridge, Jeff Chimenti) as well as his own trio Bob Weir and Wolf Bros (a trio featuring Weir, Don Was and Jay Lane). Weir has been honored with Lifetime Achievement Award from the Americana Music Association and is also a Les Paul Spirit Award recipient. Weir has teamed up with the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) as a Goodwill Ambassador to raise awareness and mobilize support for the UN agency's work to end poverty while fighting climate change. Weir has a partnership with D'Angelico Guitars for two signature models, the Bob Weir SS and Bob Weir Bedford. In 2017, the Bob Weir SS won the Editor's Choice Award for Guitar, Amps and Accessories at the Summer National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) show, while Musical Merchandise Review (MMR) nominated the Premier Bob Weir SS for Dealer's Choice Award in the Electric Guitar category. Music and Sound Retailer deemed the Deluxe Bob Weir Bedford the Best Electric Guitar of 2019. Weir's Blue Mountain LP (2016) on Columbia/Legacy/ROAR marked his first album of solo material in more than 10 years and first album of entirely original material in more than 30 years. The album received raves from critics including NPR who called the LP "stately, autumnal, metaphysical cowboy songs.”

Kate Sutton knows what it takes to solve some of the world's toughest humanitarian challenges. In this episode, she teaches us how to innovate successfully in the public sector, how to use experiments to create learning loops and why sustainable scaling is so important.Kate Sutton is the Head of Innovation Centre, Bangkok, for the United Nations Development Program (UNDP). Prior to working for the United Nations, Kate founded a business development consultancy in Malawi, establishing an entrepreneurship accelerator and impact investment fund.She was also Head of Corporate Social Innovation at the UK's Innovation Foundation Nesta, responsible for leading programmes with the private sector for social change and building cross sector partnerships.----Join our newsletter for practical experimentation tips, tools and methods. I only share with you what I know works from performing thousands of experiments - https://www.firstprinciples.ventures/Follow Gavin on LinkedIn at : https://www.linkedin.com/in/gavinbryant/

Rick Rowden is Senior Economist at Global Financial Integrity and Lecturer in the School of International Service at American University. He completed his PhD on India-Africa economic relations in the Centre for Economic Studies and Planning at Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) in New Delhi. His academic areas of specialization are International Relations (IR), International Political Economy (IPE) and development economics, and he has expertise in the long-term national economic development strategies of developing countries and the emerging field of South-South economic relations. Currently he is an Adjunct Professorial Lecturer in the School of International Service (SIS) at American University and a senior economist at the Washington DC-based research NGO, Global Financial Integrity (GFI). Previously, he has worked for international development NGOs, the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) in Geneva, and has lectured in Global Studies at California State University, Monterey Bay (CSUMB) and in Political Science at Golden Gate University in San Francisco. He has served as a consultant to many international development NGOs and UN agencies, including the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) and the World Health Organization (WHO). He is the author of “India-Africa Economic Relations in the 21st Century: Emerging Connections in South-South Economics” (Routledge, forthcoming in 2021). Subscribe to our newsletter today A Correction Podcast Episodes RSS

Listeners this week we have a conversation with  Marie Claire Vasquez Durán and Maria Victoria Abreu.~ Este es un episodio en español ~Marie Claire Vasquez and Maria Victoria Abreu, both born and raised in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, studied Economics at the Pontificia Universidad Católica Madre y Maestra (PUCMM), and as adults emigrated to the United States, each pursuing their own personal and professionals goals.Marie Claire went to California, earning a master's degree in International Policy Studies from Stanford University, and then a PhD in the same area of study, from the University of Maryland. She worked for several years in research related to Latin American democracy and development, as a consultant for the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), the World Bank and Brookings Institution, and then radically changed her career, dedicating herself to being a wedding planner and designer (Claire Duran Weddings & Events), recognized by some of the leading and most prominent experts and publications in the industry (Martha Stewart Weddings, Vogue, Brides, among others). On a personal level, Marie Claire married a Dominican engineer, a doctor in his area as well, and had a daughter, who is now 7 years old. She has always been very artistic, passionate about classical ballet and piano. She has lived in Maryland since 2010.On the other side, María Victoria, after graduating from PUCMM, went to Spain where she pursued a master's degree in International Cooperation for Development at the Complutense University of Madrid, and later received a Fulbright scholarship to get another Master's degree in International Political Economy and Development, at Fordham University, in New York City. She has spent many years consulting with international organizations such as the United Nations Development Program (UNDP), the World Bank and the IDB, as well as with non-governmental entities, both in the Dominican Republic and internationally. Since 2014, she has lived in Maryland, where she married an American engineer (wedding organized by Marie Claire!), and they have a 2-year-old son. Maria Victoria loves to write and enjoys urban art.During our conversation we talked about:Non-linear careers and being multi passionateTheir careers as economistsTheir business storySplitting roles as business partnersMinimum Viable Product (MVP)This  episode is brought to you by the 30 Day Tapping Challenge with PamI created the 30 Day Tapping Challenge because I know, like me, you have limiting beliefs holding you back and preventing you from moving to the next level. Those money stories reminding you why you're not worthy of an expensive pair of headphones, or that raise you know you deserve. Join me and let's tap for 30 days on these beliefs. Head over to tappingchallengewithpam.comFollow Marie Claire and Maria Victoria on all things social:Dutidu WebsiteDutidu FacebookDutidu InstagramDutidu TwitterDutidu LinkedIn Follow Cafe con Pam on all things socialInstagramFacebookhttp://cafeconpam.com/Join the FREE Cafe con Pam ChallengeJoin FREE online Recovering Procrastinator Manis Community! stayshining.clubJoin PowerSisters!  Findmypowersister.comSubscribe, rate, review, and share this episode with someone you love!And don't ever forget to Stay Shining!

Today on Extraordinary Women Radio, I am so honored to introduce you to Rebeca Grynspan, the Ibero-American Secretary General, the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development Secretary General and a former Vice President of Costa Rica. In this Episode: The conception of Ibero-American, and how it continues to bind seventeen countries of Latin-American descent, and the discourse of sustainable development goals for 2021. Rebeca recalls her experience of being the only woman in a state-sponsored “meeting of minds” and her first connection to a life of governance. She shares her journey as the person occupying the second-most top position in the government and how it impacted her life as a mother. Discussing the most exciting initiatives that she consistently works on from her day of vice-presidency until now. Rebeca tackles Covid-19 strategies from vaccination rollouts, aid, and recovery processes. Rebeca's nuggets of wisdom especially for women wanting to start a sustainable change in their respective communities. Rebeca inspires everyone to find unity in diversity and she explains how this progression will positively impact women's rights. Rebeca Grynspan was born in San José, Costa Rica. She was unanimously elected as Ibero-American Secretary General at the Extraordinary Meeting of Ministers of Foreign Affairs held in Ciudad de Mexico, on 24th February 2014.  She took office on 1st April 2014 and in 2018 her mandate was renewed for a further four-year term. She has since coordinated the 22 member state Iberoamerican Conference and led four key summits of Heads of State and Government in Mexico (2014), Colombia (2016), Guatemala (2018), and Andorra (2020-2021). In 2010 she was named Under-Secretary-General of the United Nations (UN) and Associate Administrator of the United Nations Development Program (UNDP). From 2006 to 2010, she was UNDP Regional Director for Latin America and the Caribbean. Prior to joining the United Nations, Ms. Grynspan served as Vice-President of Costa Rica from 1994 to 1998.  She was also Minister of Housing, Minister Coordinator of Economic and Social Affairs, and Deputy Minister of Finance. In addition, she has been a member of the High-Level Panel on Financing for Development, convened by former UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan in 2001. She is a renowned advocate of human development, who has helped to focus the world's attention, and also that of Latin America, on relevant issues such as the reduction of inequality and poverty, gender equality, South-South cooperation as a tool for development, and the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), among others. She was also a delegate to the United Nations Commission for the Reconstruction of Haiti, a group consisting of the Haitian government, the former President of the United States Bill Clinton, and other prominent international partners. In June 2014 she was appointed Chair of the Board of Trustees of the International Institute for Environment and Development (IIED), a leading global organization at the forefront of development and environmental policy research. Ms. Grynspan is a member of the steering committee of the UNICEF Scaling Up Nutrition (SUN) Movement; member of the Governing Council of the Society for International Development (SID), a global network of individuals and professionals at the forefront of development; member of the International Labour Organisation's Global Commission on the Future of Work; member of the Advisory Board of the Expansión International Economic Forum 2021 and in 2021 became a  member of the G20 High-Level Independent Panel on Financing the Global Commons for Pandemic Preparedness and Response. In addition to her experience as a conference lecturer and advisor to a number of international organizations and institutions, she has been actively involved in key United Nations initiatives, such as the Millennium Project's Task Force on Poverty and Economic Development and the High-level ...

From Bruges: The Pfizer BioNTech vaccine is in production in Puurs, Belgium, from where there are exports globally. The EU has global solidarity approach to contribute to vaccine distribution in the developing world. The traditional work of International Development has moved remotely to online virtual support when travel has been limited due to the pandemic. Guest: Thomas Dedeuwaerdere, policy specialist with the United Nations Development Program (UNDP)

Alluvial is an innovative and highly scalable private sector response to the challenge of food security. Higher population growth puts Africa at particular risk of a food and humanitarian crisis with global dimensions in terms of basic food supply and unprecedented migration. https://www.alluvialtrade.com/ - Our guest is Alluvial co-founder Dimieari Von Kemedi Kemedi has been responsible for project planning and management of Alluvial's rice project and has taken a lead role inestablishing Alluvial's export processes. He has worked in community development, nature conservation and conflict management. Kemedi has served a number of senior level expert and consulting positions, including with the United Nations Development Program (UNDP), the UN Panel of Experts on Liberia, Statoil and the Haas School of Business at the University of California, Berkeley. Kemedi holds a degree in law from the Rivers State University of Science and Technology, Port Harcourt and was Environmental Politics Visiting Fellow at the University of California Berkeley. Email: Kemedi@alluvialtrade.com - Music from today's episode was provided by Grammy winning percussionist Lekan Babalola http://www.lekanbabalola.com/

The United Nations Development Program (UNDP) remains one of Bhutan’s key development partners for almost 48 years since it first started its assistance program in Bhutan in 1973. Notwithstanding the challenges posed by the pandemic, the UNDP was quick to assess and evolve as necessitated by the situation and continues to forge a stout path ahead for a vibrant and resilient future. In the sixth episode of the RIGSS Podcast, Ms. Azusa Kubota, the Resident Representative of UNDP for Bhutan talks about the emerging issues that have been amplified by the COVID-19 pandemic and shares her thoughts on how Bhutan can navigate through such challenges to come out even stronger. Drawing from global experiences and knowledge, Ms. Kubota shares her perspective on how initial steps of innovation could be assimilated into our systems, particularly to enhance public sector service delivery, and how UNDP can work in close partnership with the Royal Government of Bhutan to that end. Some important highlights include addressing the knowing-doing gap, Bhutan's graduation from the Least Developed Countries (LDC) category in 2023, Bhutan's Human Development Index (HDI) ranking, building capabilities, and personal reflections on her destined tryst with Bhutan. UNDP Bhutan has been actively engaging and complementing the efforts of the government and the people of Bhutan by strengthening the democratic discourse and integrating and aligning their measures and support with the successive Five-Year Plans of the government. As the UNDP Bhutan remains firm in its commitment and action towards balanced social, economic and environmental sustainability by shifting the focus towards re-thinking economy and governance to tune in with the changing times, Bhutan remains ever more confident and optimistic of what can be achieved together, going forward.

Gema Kloppe-Santamaría is Assistant Professor of Latin American History at Loyola University, Chicago. Her research deals with questions of violence, security, religion, and gender in Latin America, with a particular focus on Mexico and Central America.  Before joining Loyola, she was a Visiting Fellow at the Kellogg Institute for International Studies at Notre Dame University (2017–18) and Assistant Professor of International Studies at the Instituto Tecnológico Autónomo de México (2015–17).  She holds a PhD in Sociology and Historical Studies from the New School for Social Research and a Master in Gender and Social Policy from the London School of Economics. She is the author of In the Vortex of Violence: Lynching, Extralegal Justice and the State in Post-Revolutionary Mexico (University of California Press, 2020).  Her work has been featured in the Latin American Research Review, The Americas, and The Journal of Latin American Studies. She has also authored reports for the United Nations Development Program (UNDP), the Wilson Center for International Scholars, and the Norwegian Peacebuilding Resource Center (NOREF).  In addition to her work on vigilante justice and state formation, Kloppe-Santamaría is currently working on a new project that deals with the contentious relationship between religion and violence in Mexico.

In Episode # 32 I had a conversation with Carine Kaneza Nantulya who is the Africa Advocacy Director within the Africa Division at Human Rights Watch. Before joining Human Rights Watch, she was spokesperson for the Women and Girls Movement for Peace and Security in Burundi. She is a transitional justice practitioner with over fifteen years’ experience in human rights programming and conflict resolution in Burundi, Uganda, Sierra Leone and South Africa, among others. She coordinated a human rights program at the Desmond Tutu Peace Centre; worked on the peace negotiations between the Uganda Government and the Lord’s Resistance Army and advised the negotiation teams. She has worked as an independent consultant and evaluator for international organizations, governments and African organizations, including the National Unity and Reconciliation Commission of Rwanda, the Forum of Conscience in Sierra Leone, United Nations Development Program (UNDP) in Uganda, Ugandan Ministry of Justice, Search for Common Ground, Global Rights and the Juba Initiative Fund (JIP) of the peace process between the Government of Uganda and Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA). Carine holds a master’s degree in Human Rights Law and International Humanitarian Law from the University of the Western Cape in South Africa.   Follow Simon Javan Okelo on Social Media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OkeloJavan Twitter: https://twitter.com/OkeloJavan Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simonjavano... TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@simonjavanoke... LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/simon-oke... iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...   #AfricanFatherInAmerica #AFIAPodcast #AfricanHeritage #ShareBlackStories #BlackLivesMatter #BlackFathers #AfricanFathers

Listen to the Mon. Aug. 24, 2020 special edition of the Pan-African Journal: Worldwide Radio Broadcast hosted by Abayomi Azikiwe, editor of the Pan-African News Wire. The program features a PANW report with dispatches on the rise in COVID-19 cases in the Manicaland province of the Republic of Zimbabwe; the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) is predicting a decline of nearly 9 percent in the GDP of the Republic of South Africa; leaders within the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) are still attempting to negotiate with the military mutineers that staged a coup in the West African state of Mali; and in the United States another urban rebellion has erupted in Kenosha, Wisconsin and an African American, Jacob Blake, 29, was shot seven times in the back by police. In the second hour we continue our month-long focus on Black August with a look back at the Black Panther Party and the history of state repression. Finally, we listen to a World Health Organization (WHO) briefing on the COVID-19 pandemic and other issues by Director General Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus.

Ravi Jayakaran and Graham Hill discuss community development and transformation as participatory, holistic, progressive, permanent, and God-intended change, at www.TheGlobalChurchProject.com. The GlobalChurch Project podcast episode #104Dr. Ravi I. Jayakaran has well over three decades of experience leading international poverty reduction and strategic development programs. As well as being the President/CEO of Medical Ambassadors International, he is the Catalyst for Integral Missions for the Lausanne Movement. Ravi has worked in senior management positions in the corporate sector, international NGOs, the Asian Development Bank, and the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) in SE Asia.

The AODN team participated in the 5th Open Government Partnership Summit held in Tbilisi, Georgia from 17th to 19th July, 2018. Among those who spoke in the high level plenary sessions was Ms Helen Clark, former Administrator of the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) and a former Prime Minister of New Zealand.

Anette is the founder of the podcast, «På krigsstien». She has worked for the EAT Foundation, the Norwegian Armed Forces, and The Norwegian Atlantic Committee. She has volunteered with the Norwegian Red Cross, and Women in War and International Politics (WIWIP). She holds an M.A. in War Studies from King’s College, London. Anette loves hiking, yoga, and has recently fallen for surfing. Susanne has worked for the EAT Foundation, A.T. Kearney, and the United Nations Development Program (UNDP). She has been involved with the CBS Model United Nations and the Association of Norwegian Students Abroad, and has volunteered at Ryes Café. Susanne holds an M.Sc. in Business and Administration from Copenhagen Business School. She likes all things related to water and photography.   Radical Broccoli: Creating Radical Change The Takeaways: Radical Broccoli was founded by two Norwegian sisters, Susanne and Anette Bastviken, three years ago with a mission to spread environmental awareness, protect Mother Earth, and heal our oceans. Anette and Susanne are helping lead the eco-friendly movement through environmental awareness, consulting, communications, and advising. Radical Broccoli provides tips, advice, and educational information about everything eco-friendly! Topics include recycling, green beauty, up-to-date research on environmentalism, and sustainability. Three years ago, two powerhouse sisters in Norway, Anette and Susanne Bastviken, founded the eco-conscious company, Radical Broccoli. These two women are dedicated to protecting Mother Earth and her children through environmental awareness, consulting, communications, and advising. They work closely with the Norwegian lifestyle magazine, Dailystory, the Nordic Ocean Watch, and are members of the Ethical Writers and Creatives coalition. Anette and Susanne are on a mission to walk-the-walk when it comes to environmental protection and education, and in my opinion, they’re definitely crushing this goal. Their website covers everything from plant-based foods and recipes, creating sustainable habits, purchasing used-clothing, eco-friendly products, green beauty and wellness, new research on environmentalism and sustainability, highlighting companies and individuals that are leading the pack in green living, recycling, and minimal waste lifestyles. During our podcast interview, Anette and Susanne discussed their business strategies, future goals for Radical Broccoli, and the obstacles they’ve had to overcome. Their company has experienced rapid growth in the past few years, and they credit their success to advice their grandmother gave them when they were young, “Always aim for the best.” It’s obvious these two women have taken this piece of advice to heart and applied it to Radical Broccoli’s business model. Anette and Susanne left with us with parting advice to motivate others who may feel hesitant to start their own green companies: “Do it, and don’t let fear stop you from doing what you love. It’s only going to inspire others to do the same.” It was a pleasure conversing with these two innovative, radiant women, and I genuinely love following them on social media. They have a unique way of bringing a light, playful energy to the world of environmentalism, which can be a disheartening topic. For that, I sincerely thank them both. I hope you take a few minutes to listen to this week’s podcast, or you can watch the full episode here. Check out Radical Broccoli’s website for tips, advice, and educational content, and make sure to follow them on Instagram and Facebook! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Maria Sharapova (@MariaSharapova) is one of the best tennis players in the world. She is the winner of five Grand Slam titles (two at the French Open and one each at the Australian Open, Wimbledon, and US Open) and an Olympic silver medalist. Forbes named Maria the highest-paid female athlete of all-time in 2005 -- a title she's held for 12 years. Off the court, she's an ambassador for many of the world's top luxury brands and a number of Fortune 500 companies including Porsche, Nike, Evian, and Head. In 2007, she became a goodwill ambassador for the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) and has made significant contributions to Chernobyl-related projects. Her first book, Unstoppable: My Life So Far, comes out this year. In this conversation, we went deep into tactics of training, mental performance, mental toughness, and much more. I hope you enjoy this as much as I did! Show notes and links for this episode can be found at tim.blog/podcast. This podcast is brought to you by Kettle & Fire, the first shelf-stable (never frozen) bone broth that uses 100 percent grass-fed, organically grazed animals. Recommended by past guests like Dom D'Agostino and Amelia Boone, Kettle & Fire is slow-simmered for 20+ hours so the bone broth is packed with collagen -- 19 times more than its closest competitor -- and other key proteins and amino acids. Need that slow carb diet boost? Take a look at kettleandfire.com/tim for 20 percent off your entire order! This podcast is also brought to you by Ascent Protein, the best protein I've ever tried. Ascent is the only US-based company that offers native proteins -- both whey and micellar casein -- directly to the consumer for improved muscle health and performance. Because the product is sourced from Ascent's parent company, Leprino Foods -- the largest producer of mozzarella cheese in the world -- it's entirely free of artificial ingredients and completely bypasses the bleaching process common to most other whey products on the market. If you want cleaner, more pure, less processed protein -- which I certainly do -- go to ascentprotein.com/tim for 20 percent off your entire order!***If you enjoy the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes? It takes less than 60 seconds, and it really makes a difference in helping to convince hard-to-get guests. I also love reading the reviews!For show notes and past guests, please visit tim.blog/podcast.Sign up for Tim’s email newsletter (“5-Bullet Friday”) at tim.blog/friday.For transcripts of episodes, go to tim.blog/transcripts.Interested in sponsoring the podcast? Visit tim.blog/sponsor and fill out the form.Discover Tim’s books: tim.blog/books.Follow Tim:Twitter: twitter.com/tferriss Instagram: instagram.com/timferrissFacebook: facebook.com/timferriss YouTube: youtube.com/timferriss

New research from the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) in China indicates Beijing is beginning to become more open in international aid development programs. If so, this would mark a significant change from the past where the Chinese government has often been criticized for its lack of transparency in how it disperses overseas development assistance. The UNDP's findings were published this month in a report on "Demand-Driven Data: How Partner Countries are Gathering Chinese Development Cooperation Information." Beijing's apparent willingness to be more open about its expanding aid agenda comes as other major donors are also increasing their development assistance, particularly in Africa, following a sharp downturn in response to the 2008 financial crisis. The UNDP's Head of Policy and Partnerships in Beijing, Hannah Ryder, joins Eric & Cobus to discuss her team's new report and the politics of Chinese foreign aid.