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Start-to-Finish Service Delivery Tracker
Jan 3, 2020
Apprenticeship in Formal and Informal sector
Jan 3, 2020
Project Rangeet
Jan 3, 2020
2018 Report of the Secretary-General
Dec 2, 2019
2019 Engaging UNV, How to Host a UN Volunteer
Dec 2, 2019
2018 State of the World’s Volunteerism Report
Dec 2, 2019
UNV 2018 Annual Report
Dec 2, 2019
Poverty Reduction among Youth in Cambodia
Dec 2, 2019
WIPO Academic Institutions Programme
Oct 29, 2019
Successful Triangular SSC Match between CAF (Latin America) with TECPAR (Brazil) and UNIVILLE (Paraguay)
Oct 29, 2019
Successful South-South Cooperation Match between DGIP Indonesia and ARIPO
Oct 29, 2019
Care with Love: Home Health Care Providers
Aug 2, 2019
Challenge In Egypt, number of individuals that are in need of short- or long-term non-hospital health care is increasing. Working family members rarely are available, have the time, or have the necessary skills to provide the required health services and care at home....
Support to the new Parliament of Sierra Leone
Aug 2, 2019
Challenge In 2018, Sierra Leone elected a new Parliament, which is more diverse and representative than previous legislatures. Moreover, 85% of the current Members of Parliament (MPs) are making their first parliamentary inning. A new Parliamentary Service Commission...
Deepening the foundations for peace, dialogue and social cohesion in Zimbabwe
Aug 2, 2019
Challenge Social polarization has been recognized as a historical issue in Zimbabwe. Despite the efforts that have been made to address it, there are unresolved grievances that ought to be tackled for the nation to collectively forge forward. The establishment of the...
Conflict prevention and mitigation during the electoral cycle in Sierra Leone
Aug 2, 2019
Challenge Sierra Leone has achieved significant institutional reforms in democratic governance, human rights, transparency and accountability, including the convening of three successive peaceful and credible elections since the end of its civil war in 2002. The...
ADAPT-PLAN in Malawi
Aug 2, 2019
Challenge Even though strong political will and commitment are shown to address the issue of climate change in Malawi, notably through various dedicated strategies as well as the Malawi Growth and Development Strategy III (2017–2022), major barriers exist to...
SDG Empowerment Fund
Aug 1, 2019
Challenge In Eswatini (formerly Swaziland), two of the primary barriers to successfully establishing new entrepreneurship start-ups, especially among youth and women, is lack of access to capital as well as lack of guidance and coaching that facilitates knowledge...
Youth Employment Generation
Jul 31, 2019
Challenge Youth unemployment continues to be a severe problem in Egypt, which has been exacerbated since the January 2011 revolution. With the national unemployment rate at 13.4 percent, youth (i.e. 15-29 years old) bear a disproportionate share of Egypt’s jobless...
Bassita: Turning Egyptian Web Users into Philanthropists
Jul 31, 2019
Urban resilience
Jul 31, 2019
Challenge Generally, poverty is perceived as a rural phenomenon. However, recent studies have shown that poverty in the urban areas is increasing faster than in the rural areas. Whilst the rural resilience programming has enhanced the rural communities’ resilience...
Legislative Support Project II (LSPII)
Jul 31, 2019
Challenge The Parliament of the United Republic of Tanzania is the country’s supreme organ for legislation, oversight, budget approval and representation. It is the key accountability mechanism between citizens and the Government. In advancing participatory...
Improving Public Service Delivery through Performance Contracting and Social Accountability
Jul 31, 2019
Challenge The Government of Liberia is committed to delivering a pro poor development agenda that outlines ambitious improvements in the living conditions for ordinary Liberians. A centerpiece of the agenda is to improve the provision of quality public services to the...
From Prisons to Corrections: Promoting Institutional Reform of the Sierra Leone Correctional Service
Jul 31, 2019
Challenge All human beings have inalienable rights and these rights must not be compromised, even during the legal deprivation of liberty. Humane prison conditions are a prerequisite of fair criminal-justice systems. All pre-trial detainees have the right to be...
National Climate Change Program
Jul 31, 2019
Challenge Malawi, is ranked among the 10 poorest countries in the world, suffering from recurring droughts and also severe floods. Extreme weather events are frequent, exerting a heavy economic and human toll. Aggressive deforestation to produce charcoal and expand...
Malawi Electoral Cycle Support Project
Jul 31, 2019
Challenge Tripartite elections for Presidential, Parliamentary, and Local Government were due to take place in May 2019 in Malawi. The country needed a conducive electoral environment to allow for a credible, free and transparent election. The elections are a unique...
The Lesotho Data for Sustainable Development
Jul 31, 2019
Institutional Strengthening for Forest Sector Development in Ethiopia
Jul 31, 2019
Challenge Ethiopia’s diverse forest resources, including high forests, woodlands, and trees on farms, have among the highest biodiversity in the world and provide a wealth of goods and services to ensure a green economic growth pathway while maintaining rapid...
Ethiopia-Kenya Cross-Border Integrated Programme for Sustainable Peace and Socio-economic Transformation
Jul 31, 2019
Challenge Inter-regional and cross-border movements among pastoral communities often lead to conflicts over water and grazing land leading to displacements of many households. The drivers of conflicts in the region arise from resource and territorial control, violent...
Youth- Led Development and Participation Model
Jun 30, 2019
Challenges In Bangladesh, a country enjoying youth population bulge, majority of youth lack industry driven technical skills necessary to become economically solvent. Lack of finance and market linkages for start-ups, limited access to information and services,...
Women in freelancing and ICT
Jun 30, 2019
Challenges Bangladesh is a densely populated country and half of her total population is women. Development in all spheres of this vast population is highly needed to ensure the long term economic stability and prosperity as a priority. Women empowerment is,...
Web based Environment Clearance Certificate
Jun 30, 2019
Challenges In Bangladesh the environment clearance certificate is mandatory for the establishment of any kind of factories. The manual process of obtaining environment clearance certificate is lengthy, hassling and costly because- There are many actors including media...
Foreign Employment Information Management System (FEIMS)
Jun 30, 2019
Challenges International migration, particularly short-term employment to the Middle East and Malaysia, is an important part of Nepal’s economy with remittances equivalent to 26-27 per cent of the GDP. Despite the significance of migration, migrants are still subject...
Digital Skills for Decent Jobs for Youth Campaign
Jun 30, 2019
Challenges ILO reports that 66 million young people worldwide are currently unemployed, while more than 149 million youth work but live in poverty. In the face of the challenges young women and men around the world face in finding decent jobs that earn a living wage,...
DAISY-standard Multimedia Talking Books for Students with Visual and Print Disabilities
Jun 30, 2019
Challenges More than a billion people in the world today experience disability (source: WHO website). These people generally have poorer health, lower education achievements, fewer economic opportunities and higher rates of poverty. This is largely due to the barriers...
Community Health Clinics in Bangladesh
Jun 30, 2019
Challenges In rural Bangladesh, where 70% of population live, there was no provision of government-owned static one stop comprehensive Primary Healthcare (PHC) Center at door steps of people. Available government health services included only preventive healthcare by...
Better than Cash Alliance
Jun 30, 2019
Challenge Billions of dollars in cash payments and transfers are made daily in emerging and developing economies, including payment of salaries, social welfare and relief, payments to suppliers, remittances, etc. The problems with these cash payments include a lack of...
Social Innovation Lab: introducing citizen-centric and tailored solutions
May 21, 2019
Challenges A small island nation nestled within the Indian Ocean, Sri Lanka’s size belies its great socio-economic potential. The economy has seen strong annual growth over the past 15 years, often leading amongst other countries in the region in terms of GDP growth...
Integration of Real-Life Industrial Environment with the Classroom Teaching and Learning Environment
May 20, 2019
Challenges Institutional Capacity Building is one of the major challenges of our time. This issue of immediate concern has been exacerbated by entities pursing the centuries-old model of learning into the industrial arrangements. A big challenge of Institutional...
India-UN Development Partnership Fund
Mar 17, 2019
Auniquegovernment-to-governmentpartnershipmodelfocused on achieving the SDGs
Building Local Capacity in Applying Forensic Science to Human Rights Investigations
Mar 17, 2019
Transferring expertise in forensic science to investigate and document human rights violations
Capacity Building on Tourism Development and Biodiversity Protection in West and Central Africa
Mar 17, 2019
Placing wildlife conservation at the core of tourism development
Promoting Seaweed Farming as a Sustainable Enterprise
Mar 17, 2019
Seaweed cultivation developed as a model for adapting to the effectsofclimatechange, whileprovidinglivelihoodopportunities
The ESCAP Multi-Donor Trust Fund for Tsunami, Disaster and Climate Preparedness
Mar 17, 2019
Building disaster and climate resilience in Asia and the Pacific through multi-country early warning
Colombia and the Dominican Republic Partner on Climate-resilient Rice Cultivation
Mar 17, 2019
Validating and disseminating System of Rice Intensification to support profitability and resilience for smallholder rice farmers
Maritime-Continental Silk Road Cities Alliance
Mar 17, 2019
Building partnerships to enable knowledge transfer and practical cooperation at the city level
Promoting Comprehensive Migration Governance through South-South and Triangular Cooperation
Mar 17, 2019
EnhancingAfricangovernmentsmigrationmanagement capacities
International Workshops on Applications of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology
Mar 17, 2019
Promoting and accelerating inclusive and sustainable industrial development for prosperity and environmental sustainability
Operationalizing Energy Efficiency in Morocco
Mar 17, 2019
Moroccan Planners learning from Mexico on how to make their cities more energy-efficient through improved public street lighting
ILO Social and Solidarity Economy Academy
Mar 17, 2019
Building regional and interregional networks and platforms for knowledge and experience-sharing
Asia-Pacific Research and Training Network on Trade: ARTNeT
Mar 17, 2019
An open network to build capacity in evidence-based trade, investment and related policies
Myanmar Population and Housing Census
Mar 17, 2019
South-South cooperation: towards a common goal of obtaining high-quality data for development
Developing National Evaluation Capacities in Nigeria
Mar 17, 2019
Building country-led monitoring and evaluation systems for sustainable development results
Regional Joint Project on Partnership for a Green Economy
Mar 17, 2019
Towards social, economic and environmental transformation
South-South Global Thinkers: The Global Coalition of Think Tank Networks for South-South Cooperation
Mar 17, 2019
Connecting think tanks from the South and North to advance frontier research on South-South and triangular cooperation
Strengthening China’s Involvement in the Development of International Volunteer Service
Mar 17, 2019
Strengthening the Water Sector Reform Process in Nigeria
Mar 17, 2019
Peer-to-peer learning with Colombia and Brazil to inform Nigerias water sector reforms
Renewable Energy Technology Transfer from China to Ghana and Zambia
Mar 17, 2019
Adapting knowledge and technical skills to bring clean and accessible energy to rural communities
Service Innovation Fund
Mar 17, 2019
Developing and implementing innovative solutions to address citizen-centric problems
Partnership for Action on Green Economy
Mar 17, 2019
Mutual learning between Kyrgyzstan and Mongolia on green economic policies and practices to advance the 2030 Agenda
Safeguarding World Heritage along the Silk Roads
Mar 17, 2019
Support for Silk Roads World Heritage Sites in Central Asia to promote sustainable development and sustainable tourism
Morocco and Tunisia: Facilitating Market Access for Selected Value Chains of Typical Food Products
Mar 17, 2019
Improving livelihoods of small-scale rural producers
Bangladesh: Empathy Training
Mar 17, 2019
Empathy, innovation, empowerment: bringing service to citizens doorsteps
Promoting Affordable Prefabricated Housing in Liberia
Mar 17, 2019
Providing adequate housing for people
Global Network of Regional Sustainable Energy Centres
Mar 17, 2019
A New Deal for economies of scale and inclusiveness in the energy and climate transformation
Tajikistan: Modernizing Traditional Crafts for Competitive Businesses
Mar 17, 2019
Traditional carpet weaving, embroidery and textiles modernized to empower women
Solar Micro-Utility Enterprises for Promoting Rural Energy and Productive Uses
Mar 17, 2019
Clean, reliable and affordable electricity to operationalize rural health centres in Bangladesh
WIPO Academic Institutions Programme
Mar 17, 2019
Innovation and creativity: the fundamental importance of knowledge of intellectual property
Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Montenegro, and Serbia: Regional Housing Programme
Mar 17, 2019
Joint initiative of four countries affected by the conflict in the 1990s to resolve protracted displacement across the region
Building Back Better for a Climate- Resilient Caribbean
Mar 17, 2019
Housing repair assistance helps island residents return home after hurricanes
Post-Disaster Emergency Response in South Asia
Mar 17, 2019
Immediate recovery assistance supports disaster-affected people to rebuild communities and restore livelihoods
Strengthening Disaster Risk Management in Malawi
Mar 17, 2019
Communities unite to build evacuation facilities and flood risk management structures to strengthen local resilience against natural disasters
Dutch-Sino-East Africa Bamboo Development Programme
Mar 17, 2019
Supporting poverty reduction, sustainable development, climate changeactionandinternationaltradeusingbambootechnologies
Technology Transfer of a Micro- Hydroelectric Energy System
Mar 17, 2019
Improving livelihoods by providing a clean source of electricity
Implementing Good Practices and Solutions for Environmental Protection through UNECE Environmental Performance Reviews
Mar 17, 2019
Stimulating peer learning on the development and implementation of environmental policies in support of the 2030 Agenda in lower and upper middle-income countries
Regional Space Application Programme for Sustainable Development in Asia and the Pacific
Mar 17, 2019
Providing satellite-derived data and images to support evidence- based approaches for better informed and timely decision-making
Nepal Advances Ecosystem-based Adaptation in Cooperation with China
Mar 17, 2019
Improving community resilience through watershed restoration, livelihoods improvement and long-term research
Benin and Burkina Faso: How to Improve Shea Butter Production and Combat Land Degradation
Mar 17, 2019
Diversification as a method to ensure the lands continued productivity and to provide economic opportunity for youth
UN-REDD Programme
Mar 17, 2019
Supporting nationally led processes to end deforestation
TCV: An Innovation Measurement Tool to Improve Public Service Delivery
Mar 17, 2019
Assessing public service innovation from the citizens point of view
The National Institute for Coordinating Ablation and Organ Transplants
Mar 17, 2019
Building and strengthening organ donation and transplant systems
SDG Tracker
Mar 17, 2019
Bangladeshs online tool for monitoring indicator progress towards achieving the SDGs
China South-South Development Centre
Mar 17, 2019
Sharing Southern knowledge through capacity development and providing small grants
Promoting and Integrating Small and Medium-sized Enterprises from Guatemala and Honduras through the ANTAD.biz Platform
Mar 17, 2019
Enhancing competitiveness of SMEs in Guatemala and Honduras
Health Diplomacy in the Context of South American Integration
Mar 17, 2019
A virtual course aimed at strengthening the capacities in health diplomacy within Ministries of Health
United Nations Special Programme for the Economies of Central Asia (SPECA): Sub-regional cooperation to achieve 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development
Mar 17, 2019
Building sub-regional cooperation among the landlocked countries of Central Asia to respond to the challenges of sustainable development
Replicating and Scaling Up the Programme Monitoring and Response Initiative on Child Health and Nutrition in the Eastern and Southern Africa Region
Mar 17, 2019
Using near real-time data to improve health and nutrition services
Strengthening Africa’s Television Dubbing Skills
Mar 17, 2019
Promoting cultural and technological exchanges
Teaching Spanish as a Foreign Language
Mar 17, 2019
Cultural exchange and cooperation for tour guides and Asian students
Transferring a Higher Education Model from Colombia to Côte d’Ivoire
Mar 17, 2019
Providing higher education opportunities to address inequality
Mexico-Uruguay Early Childhood Initiative: Art, Human Rights and Citizen Coexistence
Mar 17, 2019
Addressing the educational needs of vulnerable populations to prevent violent behaviour in early childhood
Reciprocal South-South Personnel Exchange within the Framework of Institutional Cooperation
Mar 17, 2019
A versatile methodology for knowledge-sharing and capacity- building to achieve Agenda 2030
Enhancing Teacher Education for Bridging the Education Quality Gap in Africa
Mar 17, 2019
Enhance teacher training in sub-Saharan Africa via Information and Communication Technology
Malala Fund for Girls’ Right to Education
Mar 17, 2019
Expand girls access to quality education, especially in countries affected by conflict and disaster
Malaysia-UNESCO Cooperation Programme on Enhancing South-South Cooperation
Mar 17, 2019
Promoting South-South cooperation with special focus on LDCs and SIDS in Asia Pacific and Africa
University in Brazil Supports Development of a National Curriculum for Early Childhood Education in São Tomé and Principe
Mar 17, 2019
Improving the quality and universal access of preschool education
Family Bank in Sudan
Mar 17, 2019
Combating poverty by empowering women and youth through financing of small projects
Gender Equality: Innovations and Potential in Trilateral South-South Cooperation
Mar 17, 2019
Knowledge sharing through South-South cooperation between Brazil and Mozambique
Transformative Financing for Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment
Mar 17, 2019
Strengthening public finance management systems to advance gender equality and womens empowerment