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UNDP Administrator's Speech During NHDR Launch
UNDP Administrator's Speech During NHDR Launch-Bhutan, 12 March 2019
Gender Responsive Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) implementation in Bhutan
The Royal Government of Bhutan and United Nations Development Programme Bhutan signed the project Gender Responsive Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) implementation in Bhutan on 4th January…
Bhutan steps up efforts to remain carbon neutral in the transport sector
UNDP is supporting Bhutan in its efforts to transition to electric vehicles to cut down on fossil fuel emissions. The initiative aims to have 300 taxi operators trade in their fossil-fueled vehicles…
Forging Stronger Partnerships for a Prosperous Bhutan
UNDP Administrator and UN Under-Secretary General, Achim Steiner, who is in Bhutan, acknowledged the long-standing partnership between Bhutan and the United Nations.
UNDP presents His Majesty the King of Bhutan a Special Award of Recognition
UNDP today presented a Special Recognition Award to His Majesty King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck, of Bhutan, for his leadership in advancing human development and the wellbeing of Bhutanese people.
Bhutan and UNDP mark more than 40 years of Partnership
The United Nations Development Programme Administrator and UN Under-Secretary General, Achim Steiner, who is in Bhutan, acknowledged the long-standing partnership between Bhutan and the United…
Human Development Advances as Democracy Progresses in Bhutan
Bhutan’s growing democracy has helped advance development, with an independent judiciary, a vigorous parliamentary structure, an accountable and transparent government, and an emerging civil society,…
Launch of the Violence Against Women and Girls Study Report
International Woman’s Day is observed to celebrate women and acknowledge the accomplishments made towards gender equality. Today also presents an opportunity for all of us to renew our commitment to…
Statement on International Women’s Day
Women and girls are impatient for change, and it’s easy to understand why. Women still earn only 77 cents for every dollar men earn for the same work. Women account for just 24 percent of…
