Building a stronger Aceh and Nias, Strengthening the region through capacity development 19 April 2012 - Aceh and Nias have undergone an impressive multi-billion dollar recovery since being hit by devastating earthquakes and tsunami seven years ago, however keeping the momentum of development in this rich and diverse region relies on the capacity of its people Read more... Cartoonists from Asia-Pacific win awards on Earth Day from the UN and Government of France 18 April 2012 - Asia-Pacific cartoons depicting the effects of climate change on children, Chinese cities, the Pacific Islands and mangrove forests won a regional contest sponsored by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Government of France. Cartoonists from Bangladesh, China, India, Lao PDR, Palau, Papua New Guinea, and the Philippines have been recognized on this year’s Earth Day for their original artwork depicting climate change and human development in Asia-Pacific countries Read more... INDONESIA LAUNCHES ASSESMENT TOOL FOR DISASTER RECOVERY 12 December 2011 - The National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB) with a support from the UN agency for Development (UNDP) today launched an assessment tool which will be the main instrument to formulate actions during post-disaster Read more... INDONESIAN ACTIVIST AWARDED INTERNATIONAL PEACE AWARD 18 October 2011 - A little-known Indonesian peace activist, Electronita Duan, has been awarded a UNDP-sponsored peace award – N-PEACE award - for her role in building peace and preventing conflicts in her community in Halmahera, northern Moluccas Read more... UN Development Chief Highlights Indonesia’s global role in tackling climate change and development challenges 29 April 2011 - UNDP Administrator Helen Clark concluded a three-day visit to Indonesia today which highlighted the country’s increasingly prominent global role in addressing development and climate change challenges. Read more...
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