2018 press releases
Public Private Partnership for Cassava Sector's Sustainable Development
Public Private Partnership for Cassava Sector's Sustainable Development
NEW PLAN BUT THE SAME COMMITMENT TO IMPROVED QUALITY OF LIFE FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES
On the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, the United Nations Secretary General pledged that “let’s reaffirm our commitment to work together for a better world that is inclusive, equitable…
Cambodia stepping up preparedness for recovery
With support from the UN Development Programme, Cambodia’s National Committee for Disaster Management is increasing capacity on preparedness for recovery by localising international guidelines on…
First National Workshop to Design National Disability Strategic Plan 2019-2023
The Royal Government of Cambodia (RGC), the UN Development Programme (UNDP), development partners, civil society, private sector and especially persons with disabilities are gathering to discuss and…
#CircularEconomy: Innovating Solid Waste Management in Cambodia
The world is quickly becoming buried in solid waste. Plastic is clogging our water ways. Landfills are filling-up faster than ever before in countries across the world. We are even finding plastic…
Innovating Solid Waste Management in Cambodia’s Garment Industry
Recently, H&M and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) co-organized a kick-off meeting to identify sustainable waste management solutions for the garment sector. This meeting was attended…
Clearing for Results Donor Field Visit
17 October 2018 – The Cambodian Mine Action Authority (CMAA), with support from the UN Development Programme, arranged a consultation meeting with potential donors for the fourth phase of the Clearing…
Joint Press Release: Royal Government of Cambodia, Ministry of Planning & UNDP in Cambodia
Ms. Pauline Tamesis, Resident Representative of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), and H.E. Mr. Chhay Than, Senior Minister, Minister of Planning, met on Friday, 5th October 2018 to…
Clarification: Multidimensional Poverty is decreasing in Cambodia
Recent reports on Multidimensional Poverty Index data grossly misrepresents UNDP’s point of view. The reporting that poverty has risen to 35% is simply not true. In fact, UNDP recognizes that poverty…
The Real China Model: What other developing countries should learn from China
On August 23, 2018, the United Nations and UN Development Programme hosted a public lecture titled, 'The Real China Model: What other developing countries should learn from China'.
