UNITED NATIONS DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME
Washington Liaison Office

Welcome, Helen
        Clark sworn in as UNDP Administrator on April 20th

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NOTEWORTHY
NEW PUBLICATION:

Russia Human Development Report 2009: Facing Demographic Challenges




A national human development report launched this week notes that Russians suffer from short life expectancies, low birth rates, and a lack of clear immigration policy. The mortality crisis is one of the clearest manifestations of Russia’s long-term demographic crisis, the report warned, with the gap between Russia and other developed countries widening since 1964. The report argues that these demographic challenges threaten the country´s economic and social security, and must be urgently tackled. MORE

UNDP Washington Roundtables:

Listen to Roundtable discussions on development issues at the top of the current international agenda HERE

April´s Roundtable, Sudan: Realizing the Promise of the Comprehensive Peace Agreement, featured Ameerah Haq, UN Deputy Special Representative to the Secretary-General in Sudan; Andrew Natsios, Distinguished Professor in the Practice of Diplomacy at Georgetown University; and Susan Page, Regional Director for Southern and East Africa at the National Democratic Institute. VIDEO and AUDIO HERE.

UNDP Started 2009 Boosting
Iraqi Officials´Capacity
To Administer and Govern

UNDP in Iraq spent a good part of the year’s first quarter training officials on issues related to justice and administration, encouraging Iraqis to embrace technology and international standards as they drive their country forward.  MORE

As April Commemorates Mine Action Day, UNDP Helps Countries Get Rid of Landmines

UNDP has been helping national authorities in all areas of mine action, including demining, mine risk education, victim assistance, advocacy, and stockpile destruction through tailored strategic and operational support for mine action program managers. MORE