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As the #G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors meet, debt servicing is on the agenda - but is it high enough? UNDP's new policy brief shows unsustainable debt levels on #LICs illustrating an urgency to avert debt vs development trade-offs. 🔗 go.undp.org/3TN

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Thank you to 🇿🇦 for hosting the #G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors. At a time of weak economic growth & high uncertainty, we need a 🌎 financial architecture that can support developing countries to break the cycle of high debt, low investment & low growth.

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Arrived in Cape Town where I will attend the #G20 Finance Ministers & Central Bank Governors meeting. Thank you to the UNDP SouthAfrica team for the warm welcome & I look forward to discussing how we are supporting development achievements, and digital & green transformations.

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Debt servicing soars to new heights causing countries to make devastating development trade-offs. A new policy brief from UNDP shows that 17 developing countries are paying more than 20% of gov't revenue on debt squeezing out other investments. 🔗 go.undp.org/3TN

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Around the world, UNDP is working with communities to restore wetlands, promote renewable energy, and create alternative livelihoods like beekeeping, fostering peace and resilience. go.undp.org/3So

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#AI is transforming community security and public services in Moldova. With funding from #EU, UNDP & @unicef.org are helping create a safer city with optimized public services. Read more: go.undp.org/3S4

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For children in Yerevan, Armenia, new kindergarten classrooms are bright joyful spaces to learn. UNDP @eib.org & partners are advancing #RenewableEnergy solutions, creating safer, more sustainable learning environments for 3,300+ children. go.undp.org/3SZ

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Can digital currencies drive human development? From crypto to central bank digital currencies, their potential for financial inclusion, crisis response & #SDGs financing is vast. UNDP's Kanni Wignaraja explores decrypting crypto for development. go.undp.org/3iM

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When conflict hits, businesses face tough choices like whether to stay or go. UNDP's Community of Practice on Business and Conflict is helping companies navigate these decisions and their role in supporting stability in crisis zones. go.undp.org/3ix

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The Green Climate Fund has approved an unprecedented $103.2M to scale up early warning systems in 🇦🇬 🇰🇭 🇹🇩 🇪🇨 🇪🇹 🇫🇯 🇸🇴. Led by UNDP, this initiative will protect 26M+ people from climate disasters heralding a major step towards the UN's #EarlyWarningsForAll goal. go.undp.org/3iS

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Global cooperation stands at a crossroads. Good exchange w/ DEVE Committee Press on #SDGs implementation, financing for development, role of private sector & impact of recent international aid cuts. #EU’s continued leadership at this critical time is vital.

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Health & development challenges are mounting, so strong institutions & partnerships are more critical than ever. Great to talk with Dr Tedros on how UNDP & @who.int can strengthen collaboration to support countries on health and well-being so no one is left behind. #HealthForAll.

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Grateful for the warm welcome by UNDP Geneva staff. It was very good to hear from the UNDP team on their experiences, and we shared big ideas on the future of development, from climate to crisis to poverty, as we help countries around the world reach the #SDGs.

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Thanks to Ambassador OIKE Atsuyuki of Japan Mission in Geneva for hosting today’s crucial discussions in Geneva with Tom Fletcher of @unocha.org & partners. When deployed together, humanitarian & development efforts have a great impact on the long-term recovery of communities in crisis.

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Just arrived in Geneva. Looking forward to my two-day visit where I'll be attending the bi-annual Inter-Agency Standing Committee (IASC) mtg. I also look forward to meeting UN & UNDP colleagues & development partners as we strengthen collaboration for impactful humanitarian & development action.

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PACE Justice, a programme supported by UNDP, @euinbarbados.bsky.social, & partners, is helping to reform criminal justice systems across the Caribbean. Attorneys General met last week to discuss key needs including modernization and easing case backlogs. go.undp.org/3Ud

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One year ago, we launched the #NextGenYouth platform with a clear mission: to empower youth across the Arab region to connect, learn, and grow. Built by youth, for youth, this grassroots platform is a space for collaboration, resilience, and opportunity. go.undp.org/3UA

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Tourism has bounced back to pre-pandemic levels. But in this recovery, the sector has a tremendous role to play #ForPeopleForPlanet while driving economic growth. UNDP makes the case for a new era of resilient sustainable tourism. bit.ly/40PojoE

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Great to meet w John-Arne Røttingen @jarottingen.bsky.social, CEO of @wellcometrust.bsky.social. Inspiring discussions on UNDP+Wellcome Trust future partnership to advance global health research & innovation & the intersection of climate & health towards a vision for a healthier future & #Health4All

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Climate action can ease the underlying drivers of conflict & fragility. For example, access to renewable energy can be a lifeline for lighting, heating, or sustenance. Investing in #ClimateAction can strengthen cooperation, rebuild trust, & mend the social fabric. #MSC2025

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#AI has the power to enhance the human experience, but it also comes with risks that require guardrails & systems that do not leave any country behind. Read how UNDP & partners are bending the arc of AI towards equity in Africa. #MSC2025 go.undp.org/33X

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Pleased to meet with Ingrid-Gabriela Hoven, Managing Director @giz.de. Thank you to GIZ for the continued collaboration with UNDP as we work together for #SDGs progress helping countries in crisis, women's empowerment, digitalization & the green transformation. #MSC2025

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At #MSC2025, I spoke about the importance of the Bandung principles - neutrality, sovereignty & economic independence - and how 70 years later, they endure. Crucially, we will not move forward if we turn inwards. We must be bold and united to build peace & a better future.

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A very good conversation with Mariano-Florentino Cuéllar, President, Carnegie Endowment for International Peace. We talked about the need for global cooperation in the face of many development challenges, and possible ways to collaborate on our shared goals. #MSC2025

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Pleasure to meet w/ Anneliese Dodds, UK Minister for International Development & Women and Equalities. We discussed the importance of global cooperation for development progress, and UNDP's work in crisis: governance, socio-economic recovery, & climate resilience. #MSC2025

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In challenging times, the UN Development System’s role is more critical than ever. During a @bmz.de event at #MSC2025, we discussed the need for continued support and investment in the UNDS. Only together can we achieve the #SDGs & build a sustainable, inclusive future.

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Great mtg w @jessikaroswall.ec.europa.eu, EU Commissioner for the Envir., Water Resilience & a Competitive Circular Economy. We discussed the strong UNDP & EU partnership on the global environmental agenda, and our alignment on water, climate finance & nature issues. #MSC2025

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Development matters in conflict and fragile settings: Early recovery helps communities in crisis move beyond humanitarian intervention, and as we are seeing the highest levels of conflict since World War II, investing in restoring a sense of normalcy is critical. #MSC2025.

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Co-investment in development is paramount in this time of uncertainty. Interdependence is an inescapable feature of living on a shared planet with shared systems and shared challenges that require global cooperation. #MSC2025 go.undp.org/33G

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Productive meetings with German Government partners to discuss 🇩🇪's leadership in multilateralism & its contributions to global development. Grateful for the strong cooperation and shared commitment to driving #SDGs progress. #MSC2025 #PartnersAtCore

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Good to meet w/ H.E. Badr Abdelatty, Minister of Foreign Affairs & Expatriate Affairs of Egypt. We discussed the strong partnership between UNDP & Egypt in this critical moment for the region & UNDP's commitment to assisting 🇪🇬 in its development goals. #MSC2025

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Just touched down in Munich, Germany for the @munsecconf.bsky.social. A vital opportunity to engage in discussions on global security and explore how development, crisis response, digital innovation, AI, and climate action can pave the way for a more peaceful and equitable world. #MSC2025

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In Ukraine, UNDP, with support from the 🇳🇱 Government, has provided advanced forensic equipment to help families reunite. This capacity for DNA identification is the first step in helping many children separated by conflict find their way home. go.undp.org/33S

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From devastation to recovery, Iraq heralds a journey of resilience. After years of conflict, UNDP’s stabilization efforts powered by $1.88B from partners has helped 5M Iraqis return home, rebuild lives & restore hope. Here is more: go.undp.org/33w

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Without universal access to clean cooking, sustainable development remains out of reach. UNDP is committed to making clean cooking a global priority, because no one should have to risk their health to prepare a meal. More in our new report: go.undp.org/33Z

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Pleased to connect virtually with Craig Hanson, Managing Director & Executive VP at @worldresources.bsky.social We discussed our shared #ClimateAction efforts including combating food loss and waste, which generates 8-10% of global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.

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Great to virtually meet with Janez Potočnik, Co-Chair of UN Int'l Resource Panel. We discussed his interesting paper on global material overuse in pursuit of economic growth and explored synergies with UNDP’s #NaturePledge, #ClimatePromise & circular economy.

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In Papua New Guinea, through our UNDP & Australian partnership, we’re enhancing: ✅ Democratic governance ✅ Public engagement ✅ Parliamentary effectiveness Together, we’re building stronger, more inclusive institutions for a resilient future. go.undp.org/3oy

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In Libya, football is more than a game. It unites communities, builds trust & fosters peace. Read about how UNDP saw the potential of the football pitch as a place for peacebuilding, resilience & unity. go.undp.org/3o9

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Conflict is on the rise. 2024 saw a 25% ⬆️ in violence from 2023 impacting +2B people. To combat violent extremism, UNDP & partners are helping communities to confront root causes & helping people feel included, heard, and hopeful. #PVEday go.undp.org/3oR

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In Sri Lanka, UNDP is helping people displaced by the 30-year conflict with the tools to start afresh. Read how UNDP and partners are providing people access to essential basic services, sustainable livelihoods and income generation opportunities. ow.ly/80RM50UXZhE

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In cutting-edge fields like #AI, only 22% of professionals are women. As part of the UN family, UNDP is dedicated to closing the gender gap in science & tech, empowering women to drive innovation for a sustainable future. ow.ly/Aqiv50UXPkR

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Pleased to meet with Dirk Meyer, Head of Directorate-General for Multilateral Development Policy, Transformation and Climate at Bundesentwicklungsministerium. We discussed UNDP & 🇩🇪 strong commitment to multilateralism & our trusted partnership on climate action, digitalization & FfD4.

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A just energy transition can be a transformative force for Small Island Developing States (SIDS) improving overall resilience and quality of life. UNDP collaborated with AOSIS to explore opportunities for sustainable energy. Read more: go.undp.org/34

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Nearly 20% of all global Schistosomiasis cases affect children under 5. In Tanzania, UNDP, NIMR Tanzania & partners are working on a new pediatric treatment for this neglected tropical disease to advance #Health4All ensuring no child is left behind. go.undp.org/3ZY

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#AI can transform development if we tackle the equity gap by: ✅Prioritizing local data, languages & mechanisms. ✅Ensuring AI models reflect diverse cultural & regional realities. ✅ Building coalitions to support AI ecosystems & innovation. go.undp.org/3Zf

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Great to welcome Dr. Danilo Türk, former President of Slovenia & current President of @clubdemadrid.bsky.social. We discussed shared priorities on strengthening our collaboration on advancing #SustDev, democracy & peace to drive transformative change #ForPeopleForPlanet.

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Joining partners at the 3rd session of the Preparatory Committee for the Fourth Int'l Conference on Financing for Development to deliver on #FFD4's outcome document. UNDP reaffirms its commitment to investing in partnerships to support countries to align finance with the #SDGs.

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Had a very insightful discussion with the team leads of UNDP's Bureau for Policy and Programme Support. Development work must adapt to meet the moment & safeguard the future for people and planet. UNDP helps our partners push to reach the #SDGs.

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Only 2% of 🌍 data centres are in Africa. Only 5% of AI innovators in Africa have the compute power they need. We are at risk of an #AI equity gap that threatens to leave billions behind. 🔗@UNDP supports 120+ countries with equitable AI development. go.undp.org/JvD

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