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Queretaro Government Signs Agreement with UNDP for Water Program
3 Aug 2011 - 19:15 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
Mexico, SANTIAGO DE QUERÉTARO — The government of Mexico’s Queretaro state has signed an agreement with the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) to support a state water program and help the state achieve its Millennium De
OSCE Center Holds Meeting on IWRM in Kazakhstan
27 Jul 2011 - 08:56 by Local Press Report
ASTANA (Journal of Turkish Weekly (Turkey)) — The Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) Center and the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) office in Kazakhstan initiated a meeting in Astana as part of a multi-year
Lebanon Launches Water Conservation Awareness Campaign
25 Jul 2011 - 14:13 by Local Press Report
BEIRUT (The Daily Star (Lebanon)) — Lebanon’s Energy and Water Ministry, in conjunction with the United Nations Development Program (UNDP), has launched a national water conservation awareness campaign at the Energy and Water Ministr
$2 Million USD for River Basin Management in Honduras
20 Jul 2011 - 22:19 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
TEGUCIGALPA, HONDURAS — The Honduran capital, Tegucigalpa, has received $2 million USD from the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) to manage the Hombre and Gucerique river basins.
Drought Conditions Expected in Central Asia
29 Jun 2011 - 09:14 by Local Press Report
new yorK, ny (Central Asia Newswire) — Central Asia will face drought conditions again this year, according to the United Nations Development Program (UNDP).
UN Envoy, Tajik Authorities Discuss Regional Water Cooperation
8 Jun 2011 - 09:12 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
DUSHANBE, Tajikistan — During her two-day mission to Tajikistan on May 22-23, Helen Clark, administrator of the United Nations Development Program (UNDP), met with the President of Tajikistan Emomali Rakhmon and Tajik
SSIP, UNDP Sign Agreement on Water System Rehabilitation Projects
8 Jun 2011 - 08:59 by Local Press Report
YEREVAN (Hetq Online (Armenia)) — The Small Scale Infrastructure Program (SSIP), funded by the U.S.
Marjayoun Irrigation Project Starts
6 Jun 2011 - 13:51 by Local Press Report
MARJAYOUN (Daily Star (Lebanon)) — The first steps in the $300 million USD Hydro Agricultural Development Project of Marjayoun -- a pilot project on the Canal 800, a series of distribution networks that are designed to take irriga
Water Remains Top Constraint to Growth in Saudi Arabia
6 Jun 2011 - 13:37 by Local Press Report
JEDDAH (Arab Times (Saudi Arabia)) — Water is the main factor constraining growth of Arab countries, according to Deputy Minister for Water and Electricity Mohammed Al Saud.
Coca-Cola Donates Additional $4 Million USD to UNDP, WWF Water Projects in China
17 May 2011 - 10:11 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
China, SHANGHAI — SHANGHAI, China (OOSKAnews Correspondent) – The Coca-Cola Company announced last week that it would donate an additional $4 million USD through its Coca-Cola Foundation, to be evenly divided betw
Botswana Has Met MDG Water and Sanitation Targets: UNDP
18 Apr 2011 - 14:30 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
GABORONE, Botswana — The United Nations Development Program (UNDP) says Botswana has met its water and sanitation targets well before the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) deadline of 2015.
UNDP Launched Climate Risk Management Program in Turkmenistan
13 Apr 2011 - 09:08 by Local Press Report
ASHGABAT (Trend News Agency (Azerbaijan)) — The United Nations Development Program (UNDP) has launched a climate risk management project in Turkmenistan, with a budget of about $2 million USD.
Mekong River Basin Could Face Shortages in Next Decade
29 Mar 2011 - 13:11 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
Vietnam, HANOI — Southeast Asia should expect greater challenges and reduced water resource quality, including water shortages along the Mekong River Basin, within the next decade, according to experts participat
Climate Change’s Effects Threaten Public Health in Jordan
29 Mar 2011 - 10:26 by Local Press Report
AMMAN (Jordan Times) — The effects of climate change in Jordan pose a risk to public health, according to Basel Yousfi, director of the World Health Organization Center for Environmental Health Activities (CEHA).
UN, USAID Launch Plastic Recycling Program
23 Mar 2011 - 18:09 by Local Press Report
YEREVAN (Public Radio of Armenia) — U.S.
Kazakhstan Must Discuss Trans-Boundary Waters With China: Kazakh Official
27 Jan 2011 - 11:13 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
ASTANA, Kazakhstan (OOSKAnews) — ASTANA, Kazakhstan (OOSKAnews) -- Kazakhstan urgently needs to resolve issues related to joint use of the Ili and Kara Irtysh rivers with China, according to Talgat Zeinullin, head of the Kazakh
Peru Has Biggest Gap in Drinking Water Access
14 Sep 2010 - 22:07 by Local Press Report
LIMA (Living in Peru) — Peru has the highest levels of inequality in terms of access to drinking water in Latin America, the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) said in a report. The water access gap between
UNDP Project Employs Villagers
13 Sep 2010 - 20:58 by Local Press Report
MYANMAR, RANGOON (UN News Centre) — A United Nations Development Program (UNDP) project in western Myanmar is providing income-generating activities for local residents. Under the project, villagers
UNDP, Spain Help Carry Out Water Management Program in Syria
19 Jul 2010 - 10:25 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
DAMASCUS, SYRIA — The Syrian government, the Spanish Development Agency and the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) are implementing an innovative water management program that
UNDP, GEF Implement Project to Combat Drought, Desertification
30 Jun 2010 - 14:47 by Local Press Report
TURKMENISTAN, ASHGABAT (Turkmenistan.ru) — The United Nations Development Program (UNDP) and the Global Environment Facility (GEF) are carrying out an environmental project in Turkmenistan aimed at sustainable management of land resources an
Flooding Victims Needs Food, Water
28 Jun 2010 - 20:58 by Local Press Report
MYANMAR, BUTHIDAUNG (United Nations Development Program) — Victims of recent flooding in the villages of Northern Rakhine State (NRS) in western Myanmar are in need of food and water, according to the United Nations Development Program (UNDP).
UNDP Report Creates New Strategy to Meet MDGs
23 Jun 2010 - 16:02 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
new yorK, ny, united states — A 2015.
new United Nations Development Program (UNDP) report released June 17 suggested a multi-pronged approach to achieving the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) by
UNDP Report Creates New Strategy to Meet MDGs
23 Jun 2010 - 14:47 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
new yorK, ny, united states — A 2015.
new United Nations Development Program (UNDP) report released June 17 suggested a multi-pronged approach to achieving the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) by
UNDP Report Creates New Strategy to Meet MDGs
21 Jun 2010 - 14:47 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
new yorK, ny, united states — A new United Nations Development Program (UNDP) report released June 17 suggested a multi-pronged approach to achieving the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) by 2015.
UNDP Report Creates New Strategy to Meet MDGs
21 Jun 2010 - 20:58 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
new yorK, ny, united states — A new United Nations Development Program (UNDP) report released June 17 suggested a multi-pronged approach to achieving the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) by 2015.
Restoring Fresh Water Ecosystems Is Worth Trillions, Says UNEP Report
9 Jun 2010 - 16:02 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
nairoBi, Kenya — The global community must accelerate programs and activities aimed at restoring degraded fresh water ecosystems, according to a new report from the United Nations Development Program.
Restoring Fresh Water Ecosystems Is Worth Trillions, Says UNEP Report
9 Jun 2010 - 14:47 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
nairoBi, Kenya — The global community must accelerate programs and activities aimed at restoring degraded fresh water ecosystems, according to a new report from the United Nations Development Program.
Restoring Fresh Water Ecosystems Is Worth Trillions, Says UNEP Report
7 Jun 2010 - 14:47 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
nairoBi, Kenya — The global community must accelerate programs and activities aimed at restoring degraded fresh water ecosystems, according to a new report from the United Nations Development Program.
Restoring Fresh Water Ecosystems Is Worth Trillions, Says UNEP Report
7 Jun 2010 - 20:58 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
nairoBi, Kenya — The global community must accelerate programs and activities aimed at restoring degraded fresh water ecosystems, according to a new report from the United Nations Development Program.
Albania, UNDP Study Environmental Hot Spots
12 May 2010 - 14:47 by Local Press Report
Albania, TIRANA (United Nations Development Program) — The Albanian government and United Nations Development Program (UNDP) last week released findings of a study of nine environmental hot spots in the country. The study is part of UNDP's
UN, Spain Launch Irrigation Project for South Lebanon
22 Mar 2010 - 14:46 by Local Press Report
BEIRUT, Lebanon (The Daily Star (Lebanon)) — The United Nations Development Program (UNDP) and Spain last week launched a project to bring irrigation water from the Bekaa Valley to farmers in south Lebanon. The Hydro-Agricultural
Women Should Play Vital Role in Water Management: UNDP
15 Mar 2010 - 14:46 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
Saudi Arabia, JEDDAH — w omen play an integral role as water providers in the Middle East region and should therefore be included in management decisions, United Nations Development Program Representative Mayssem
UNDP in Uruguay Launches Tender to Analyze Water Rates
3 Mar 2010 - 16:01 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
MONTEVIDEO, Uruguay — The United Nations Development Program (UNDP) in Uruguay launched a tender to hire a consultancy firm to analyze the water rates of the state-owned water utility, OSE, the UNDP said.
Regional Governance Program Signed for Arab States
8 Feb 2010 - 14:46 by Local Press Report
MANAMA (Bahrain News Agency) — Bahrain's Undersecretary at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Abdullah Abedllatif and Sayed Aqa, Resident Representative of the United Nations Development Program (UNDP), signed the Regional Water Gov
Russia to Develop Partnership Between State, Businesses in Water Supply Sector
6 Jan 2010 - 14:46 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
MOSCOW, Russia — On December 30, Russian state corporation The Bank for Development and Foreign Economic Affairs (Vnesheconombank) signed an agreement with United Nations Development Program in
UNDP Gives $7.8 Million USD for Watershed Management
31 Aug 2009 - 20:58 by Local Press Report
JAKARTA (Jakarta Globe (Indonesia)) — The United Nations Development Program (UNDP) donated $7.8 million USD to Indonesia's Forestry Ministry for a program to improve sustainable management of watersheds. Under the program, six pilot
UN Human Development Report Warns of Water Poverty in Egypt
19 Jan 2009 - 14:46 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
CAIRO, Egypt — The United Nations Development Program (UNDP) Human Development Report 2008, projects that the per capita share of water in Egypt will decrease from the current 1,000 cubic
UN Agency Donates Water Testing Equipment to Liberia
26 Oct 2008 - 20:16 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
MONROVIA, Liberia — The United Nations Development Program (UNDP) office in Liberia has donated modern water testing equipment to the Liberian government-owned Environmental Protection Agency.
GEF Will Construct Small-Scale Wastewater Treatment Facility
24 Jun 2008 - 14:47 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
SKOPJE, Macdonia — The United Nations Development Program (UNDP) and the Ministry of Environment and Physical Planning have announced a tender for construction of a wastewater treatment plant under the project
Switzerland Supports Restoration Project for Macedonia's Golema River
20 May 2008 - 08:40 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
SKOPJE, Macedonia — — With the help of the Swiss government, a project to restore the Golema River, the largest and most important river in the Lake Prespa region, will be finished by the end of this year.
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