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Whereas over a third of children in rich countries complete university, in much of sub-Saharan Africa, a smaller share completes primary education – and just 5% attend university level. More
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International Small Enterprise Programme provides specialist advice to small businesses
The International Small Enterprise Programme aims to stimulate job creation in small and medium-sized enterprises, particularly in emerging markets. ISEP will consolidate and develop ILO's current work programme with entrepreneurs, large and small enterprises, governments, employer's and worker's... More
Arts and crafts training for the disabled in Armenia
UNDP, VivaCell, Armenia's leading mobile phone operator which provided $127,120 USD in financing, and the Armenian Association for the Disabled (Pyunic), which provided facilities, transportation and logistical support partnered in an Arts and Crafts project for the disabled in Armenia. More
The “Eco Go Beyond” Project for Sustainable Education in Sri Lanka
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) and MAS Holdings, a South Asian apparel company, have jointly recognized an opportunity to expand, replicate and showcase their existing sustainability education initiative “Eco Go Beyond” in Sri Lanka, a project which... More
UNDP-INTEL project addresses youth social inclusion problems in Ukraine
To support youth development in Ukraine, UNDP and technology company INTEL decided to join efforts and design a special project which would assist in developing social competencies (project management, critical thinking, leadership, conflict resolution etc.) of young women and men through the use... More
Training for trafficked women and girls reduces HIV vulnerability
UNDP is working with private sector employers to help reduce the HIV vulnerability of women and girls who have been trafficked for sex work by providing livelihood skills training designed to help trainees achieve greater autonomy and financial independence. More
Danfoss partners with the UNDP to foster women entrepreneurs in China
An initiative of empowerment and employment oriented business incubation in Beijing by Danfoss and UNDP is promoting women entrepreneurs in China. More
Cisco gives technical assistance in least developed countries
Cisco and UNDP have launched the Cisco Networking Academy Program in Africa, Arab States, Asia and the Caribbean. UNDP provides developing countries with advice and technical assistance on information technology, as well as the extra support needed to maintain and expand the Academy program in... More
Leaders from academia and business join UN in drafting principles for responsible business education
More than 400 business leaders and educators from around the world met in Cleveland/Ohio for a international forum titled “Business as an Agent of World Benefit – Management Knowledge Leading Positive Change”. More
Public and private sectors search for common ground in the movement for children's rights
Leaders from business, government and civil society met to discuss better ways of involving their constituencies in the movement for children's rights. More
Cisco and UNESCO’s network training hub in Ukraine Starts New Courses
In 2001, UNDP and UNESCO launched the “Regional Academy for Advanced Network Administration and Design "(RAANAD) in Kiev, Ukraine, with a view to providing facilities for advanced network training for the region in the framework of UNESCO’s Association of Computer Centres for Exploiting Sustainable... More