Newsroom News articles - 2011
15-Mar-2013 - UNDP Report places Guyana in Medium Development Category --Govt applauds report, but recognizes much more has to be done
GUYANA has moved up one place in the Human Development Index (HDI), and is now classified as being in the Medium Human Development Category...
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15-Mar-2013 - UNDP launches Human Development Report
United Nations Resident Coordinator Khadija Musa said should economic opportunity fail to keep abreast with educational advancement, criminal activity and poverty are likely to increase.
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11-Mar-2013 - Guyana participates in sustainable development confab in Colombia
Authorities from several Latin American and Caribbean countries and international experts last week agreed on the urgency of building a global, unified, comprehensive and equitable post-2015 development agenda that is relevant to everyone.
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08-Mar-2013 - UN calls for end to brutality against women
United Nations (UN) Resident Co-ordinator Khadija Musa has strongly condemned the continued perpetuation of violence against women in the Guyanese society, urging all stakeholders to act now to put an end to the scourge.
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05-Oct-2012 - UN Regional Directors in Guyana on historic review
ASSISTANT Secretary-General, Assistant Administrator and Regional Director of the Bureau for Latin America and the Caribbean of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), Heraldo Muñoz, is leading a delegation on an unprecedented tour of duty in Guyana.
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04-Oct-2012 - Crime fight needs resolute and sustained action – Caricom official
The crime situation in the region “requires resolute and sustained action” to effectively deal with it
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03-Oct-2012 - Ground-breaking Caribbean Human Development Report 2012 launched… Citizen security diminished in the face of escalating crime in the Region
ESCALATING rates of crime in the Caribbean and Latin American and the concomitant citizen insecurity is the focus of a new report launched by the United Nations Development Programme.
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14-Aug-2012 - Guyana’s greenhouse gas emissions insignificant – report
Guyana emits insignificant amounts of greenhouse gas emissions according to the Second National Communication that the country will submit as part of its obligations to the Conference of Parties (COP) ...
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09-Aug-2012 - US$6M of Norway funds released for Amerindian projects
The Amerindian Affairs Ministry and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) on Thursday signed an agreement to pump US$6 million (Guy$1.2 billion) of the US70M Norway funds ...
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30-Jul-2012 - Youth leaders to benefit from UNDP/Local Gov’t Project
A 16-member steering committee is assisting with identifying 30 youth leaders for a project aimed at addressing the challenges of inadequate youth participation in government ...
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27-Jul-2012 - Govt, UNDP ink pact on sustainable management of natural resources
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment signed a $33M agreement with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) for the execution of a six-month project aimed at ...
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14-Jul-2012 - National exercise to test country’s disaster plan commences
The Civil Defence Commission (CDC) Thursday morning commenced “Exercise Flood Gate 2012”, which will test the regional and national disaster plan for Regions Three, Four, Five and Nine, ...
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07-Jul-2012 - Floodgate 2012 set for July 12-13; - to test disaster risk mechanisms
HE Civil Defence Commission (CDC) in conjunction with the Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency (CDEMA) and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) will be hosting a simulation exercise entitled ‘Floodgate 2012’ on Guyana’s National Risk Management Plan on July 12-13.
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30-Jun-2012 - UN support remains critical for development -Singh
Finance Minister Dr Ashni Singh says the continued support of development partners is critical as the administration pursues development at a rapid rate.
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18-Jun-2012 - Guyana’s fiscal deficit reduced by 6%
FINANCE Minister Dr. Ashni Singh has expressed the Guyana Government’s pleasure with the strong support given by the United Nations (UN) toward human capital development as he explained the positive developments of the country over the recent past.
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08-Jun-2012 - Women urged to see themselves as agents of change/examples of empowerment
HUMAN Services and Social Security Minister, Jennifer Webster has urged participants of the Venture Out! programme for women entrepreneurs to see themselves as agents of change, as they are part of empowering a generation of micro-entrepreneurs to achieve their dreams.
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20-May-2012 - UNDP, Local Government Ministry collaborate on youth empowerment initiative
A US$150,000 project sgreement aimed at addressing the challenges of inadequate youth participation in governance, and persistent social changes that deprive them of their rights, was on Friday signed by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and ...
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19-May-2012 - UNDP plugs US$75,000 into fighting TIP
...United Nations Resident Coordinator Khadija Musa in her address noted that the UNDP is pleased to offer support to the government of Guyana in this regard. “Trafficking in persons is a major concern for all stakeholders not only in Guyana, but also around the world. Young women, particularly from hinterland and vulnerable coastal communities are most affected as we all know.” ...
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28-Mar-2012 - UNDP looking to work with Gov’t to achieve Guyana’s development goals
President Donald Ramotar today met with United Nations (UN) Resident Coordinator and United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), Resident Representative, Khadija Musa.
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13-Feb-2012 - Conservation funding facility launched, proposals invited
A multi-donor fund for the conservation and sustainable development of the unique ecosystems of the Guiana Shield countries...
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13-Feb-2012 - €3M conservation fund launched
The United Nations Development Fund (UNDP), in collaboration with the European Union (EU) and other donor agencies, on Monday launched the “Guiana Shield Facility” (GSF) at the Promenade Gardens.
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13-Feb-2013 - Suriname shares Conservation Trust Fund experience with President
Like Guyana, Suriname has a success story to tell about an environmental initiative that has attracted the attention of international donors and investors and, yesterday one of the country’s officials shared the perspective with President Donald Ramotar.
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13-Feb-2012 - Guiana Shield Facility officially launched in Guyana
GUYANA yesterday signed a multi-donor fund for the conservation and sustainable development of the unique ecosystems of the Guiana Shied countries.
The Guiana Shield Facility (GSF) was set up by the UNDP and the European Union to provide incentives for the conservation of the ecosystems.
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11-Feb-2011 - UNDP launches inaugural State of the World Volunteerism Report
Under the theme “Universal value of global wellbeing” the first ever State of the World Volunteerism Report was launched yesterday at the Brickdam and United Nations Place, Georgetown, United Nations Development Programme office...
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05-Feb-2012 - Norway funds could start trickling in
The initial release of the forest-saving funds from Norway to Guyana could be released shortly, ending a long struggle, characterized by prolonged fretting on the international stage by former President Bharrat Jagdeo.
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02-Feb-2012 - GRIF funds disbursement awaiting agreement on projects
THE Guyana REDD+ Investment Fund (GRIF) will not be available for disbursal until the Government of Guyana and its partners -- the Inter- American Development Bank (IDB) and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) -- have agreed on projects to be presented to the Steering Committee.
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12-Nov-2011 -Human development inequalities to be addressed in Rio de Janeiro
Although it has been established that equity, empowerment and sustainability can expand people’s choices, at the same time there are inherent challenges that reveal that these key aspects of human development do not always come together.
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10-Nov-2011 - As Guyana launches HDR...
Sustainability and equity part of government policy
– Dr. Ashni Singh
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09-Sept-2011 - UN Team on AIDS lauds Guyana
“Such a law would have deepened the climate of denial, secrecy and fear surrounding the virus in Guyana and in so doing reduce people’s willingness to learn their status and access treatment and support,” the Joint United Nations Team on AIDS in Guyana said in a statement yesterday.
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09-Sept-2011 - MDGs within Guyana’s reach – finance minister
The Guyana government has given itself good reviews in the achievement of the eight Millennium Development Goals ( MDGs) with just four more years to go for the target date. The 2011 Guyana Progress Report was launched on Thursday outlining the “ substantial” advancements this country has made in achieving the targets set out in the United Nations Declaration in 2000.
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08-Sept-2011 - Government launches second MDG Report today
...The Report is organized in several sections, and contains an executive summary, eight chapters which offer a comprehensive review of the country’s performance and priorities for each goal, a short discussion on the cross-cutting issues that impact upon Guyana’s attainment of the goals and a ‘status at a glance’ section which tracks and assesses the likelihood of Guyana meeting the goals by 2015.
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09-Sept-2011 - UN Team on AIDS lauds Guyana
“Such a law would have deepened the climate of denial, secrecy and fear surrounding the virus in Guyana and in so doing reduce people’s willingness to learn their status and access treatment and support,” the Joint United Nations Team on AIDS in Guyana said in a statement yesterday.
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09-Sept-2011 - MDGs within Guyana’s reach – finance minister
The Guyana government has given itself good reviews in the achievement of the eight Millennium Development Goals ( MDGs) with just four more years to go for the target date. The 2011 Guyana Progress Report was launched on Thursday outlining the “ substantial” advancements this country has made in achieving the targets set out in the United Nations Declaration in 2000.
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08-Sept-2011 - Government launches second MDG Report today
...The Report is organized in several sections, and contains an executive summary, eight chapters which offer a comprehensive review of the country’s performance and priorities for each goal, a short discussion on the cross-cutting issues that impact upon Guyana’s attainment of the goals and a ‘status at a glance’ section which tracks and assesses the likelihood of Guyana meeting the goals by 2015.
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13-Aug-2011 - Guyana, UN sign new development framework
Guyana and the United Nations on Wednesday signed a Development Assistance Framework for 2012- 2016, which seeks to promote social and economic growth in the country.
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03-Jul-2011 - GECOM Chairman, UNDP Officer-in-Charge discuss general elections
KEY issues associated with the upcoming General and Regional Elections were elaborated upon when Dr. Steve Surujbally, Chairman of the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM), met with Carlos del Castillo – Officer-in-Charge of the United Nations Development Programme in Guyana.
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31-May-2011 - United Nations/GoG hold Strategic Engagement on the 2012-2016 UNDAF for Guyana
The United Nations agencies and programmes and the Government of Guyana (GoG) held a Strategic Engagement on Monday 9 May 2011 to obtain input and comments from stakeholders on the draft 2012-2016 UN Development Assistance Framework (UNDAF) for Guyana.
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31-May-2011 - Local Government Ministry/UNDP collaborate on community governance project
THE Ministry of Local Government and the United Nations Development Programme yesterday launched its Community Development Programme and Houses of Justice Facilities in about 20 communities across the country in a move that is geared to better bring services to the people and enhance local democratic governance.
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11-Mar-2011 - UNDP signs Transfer Agreement for the Guyana REDD-Plus Investment Fund
On Monday, February 28 2011, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Resident Representative in Georgetown, Dr. Kiari Liman-Tinguiri signed the Guyana REDD Investment Fund Cash Transfer Agreement with the World Bank.
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10-Mar-2011 - UN Rep lauds outstanding achievements of Guyanese women
UNITED Nations Resident Representative to Guyana, Mr. Kaira Liman-Tinguiri, has lauded the outstanding contribution of Guyanese women to the political, social and economic life of the country through the years...
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25-Feb-2011 - UN representative speaks on peace as Rotary Int’l celebrates 106 years
Rotary International on Wednesday, last, celebrated its 106th anniversary, in a month that has been designated World Peace and Understanding Month.
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04-Feb-2011 -‘Love thy neighbour’ still not understood - PM Hinds tells interfaith rally
Guyanese leaders believe that the level of peace, harmony and respect among religions in Guyana can serve as a model for many other countries to follow.
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02-Feb-2011 - Tolerance emphasized as World Inter-Faith Harmony Week starts
PRIME Minister Samuel Hinds, performing the duties of the Office of President, yesterday inaugurated World Inter-Faith Harmony Week in Guyana.
Participants at yesterday’s launch of the World Interfaith Harmony Week on the lawns of State House, Georgetown.
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31-Jan-2011 - A Second Chance
The Youth Entrepreneurial Skills Training Programme ( YEST) utilises available resources to combine skills training and entrepreneurship as one way of enhancing the employment potential of young people who have left the formal school system and need to be gainfully occupied.
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25-Jan-2011 - UNDP Provides useful office equipment to Iwokrama and 120 Ecosystem Services Handbooks to Bina Hill Institute
The UNDP Guiana Shield Initiative (GSI) Project, handed over to the Bina Hill Institute (BHI) 120 copies of a recently published training handbook on ecosystem services ”The Ecosystem Services Education Modules”.
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07-Jan-2011 - Government views the youths as our future
THE youths of this country are the future leaders of this country. They are the ones that will someday soon, govern the affairs of this nation, and as such, they must be prepared for the challenges and different situations that will befall them in the future. The time for this preparation and grooming is now.
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06-Jan-2011 - YCG records successful 2010
Innovative plans geared at improving the services offered by Youth Challenge Guyana (YCG) are being streamlined for this year. This disclosure was made by Executive Director, Dmitri Nicholson, who revealed yesterday that the intent is to ensure that 2011 yields even more successful outcomes over last year.
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