02/15/2021 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 02/16/2021 11:30
More Must Be Done to Close Digital Divide, End Poverty, Speakers Say, as Social Development Commission Continues Debate
The Commission for Social Development resumed its general discussion in virtual format today, with representatives of Member States emphasizing the growing importance of digital technology in the global quest to overcome poverty, achieve sustainable development and build better lives for all.
Many speakers noted how digital technology has made it possible to overcome some of the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, but several also stressed the importance of doing more to close the digital divide - particularly in remote and rural areas, and among women, youth, the elderly and disabled persons - in this Decade of Action to deliver on the Sustainable Development Goals.
UNCDF appoints investment and development banker Preeti Sinha as executive secretary Sinha s goal will be to empower developing nations, local governments and small businesses to help with economic recovery while building resilience and inclusive economies. Preeti Sinha. Image: Edited for resolution by Tech2, Preeti Sinha/Twitter
The UN Capital Development Fund (UNCDF) has announced Preeti Sinha as its Executive Secretary, who said focus will be on providing micro-finance assistance to women, youth, small and medium-sized enterprises in under-served communities. Ms Sinha commenced her tenure as UNCDF Executive Secretary, the highest leadership rank in the institution, on Monday. Established in 1966, the New York-headquarted organisation provides micro-finance access to least developed countries (LDCs), with the mandate to unlock the full potential of public and private finance.
The UN Capital Development Fund (UNCDF) has announced Preeti Sinha as its Executive Secretary, who said focus will be on providing micro-finance assistance to women, youth, small and medium-sized enterprises in under-served communities.
Application Deadline: February 18th 2021
The Embassy of Sweden is calling for applications to the advanced international training programme on “Intellectual Property for Least Developed Countries.”
This International Training Programme is specially designed for persons qualified to participate in reform processes of importance on different levels and exercising a position in
their home organization with a mandate to introduce change in social, economic, cultural and scientific institutions utilizing Intellectual Property as a tool for development.
As a participant of the Training Programme, you will actively involve yourself to take part in developments related to Intellectual Property for building the national knowledge
India contributes additional million dollars to UN partnership fund to support development projects
India contributes additional million dollars to UN partnership fund to support development projects
The India-UN Development Partnership Fund Was Set Up Last Month As A Partnership Between India And The United Nations Office For South-South Cooperation (UNOSSC). PTI | Updated on: 14 Jul 2017, 01:08:58 PM
United Nation:
India has contributed an additional million dollars to a UN partnership fund launched to support sustainable development projects across the developing world.
The India-UN Development Partnership Fund was set up last month as a partnership between India and the United Nations Office for South-South Cooperation (UNOSSC).