Kotido, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Building Resilience in Conflict-Affected and Fragile Communities of Karamoja (BRICK) project has been lauded for fostering peace and improving livelihoods in Kotido District. Launched in 2023, the three-year initiative is supported by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Korea International Cooperation Agency …
Read More »History as judiciary holds first Court Open Day on Buvuma Island
Buvuma Island, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The judiciary, in partnership with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), has held its first-ever Court Open Day on Buvuma Island to engage court users and gather public feedback on access to justice in the area. Presided over by Deputy Chief Justice Dr. …
Read More »UNDP donates drones to Uganda for wildlife conservation
KAMPALA, Uganda | Xinhua | The United Nations Development Program (UNDP) has donated six drones to the Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) to enhance conservation efforts in the East African country. Nwanneakolam Vwede-Obahor, the UNDP representative to Uganda, on Tuesday handed over the unmanned aerial vehicles (drones) to Tom Butime, Uganda’s …
Read More »Rwanda becomes official headquarters of Africa’s innovation financing facility
KIGALI, RWANDA | Xinhua | Rwanda on Tuesday officially became the headquarters of Africa’s innovation financing facility, known as timbuktoo Africa Innovation Foundation. The foundation launched by African leaders in January this year at the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Switzerland, is a bold partnership between the United Nations …
Read More »UNDP confirms Uganda’s Middle Income status
Uganda’s Middle Status: Income or Human Development? NEWS ANALYSIS | THE INDEPENDENT | Reports from a UNDP Human Development Index released last week, that Uganda had attained middle-income status, has drawn less reactions than the 2022 announcement by government that the country had attained the necessary indicators. Experts are of …
Read More »UNDP, African leaders launch Timbuktoo Initiative
The one-billion dollar fund aims to support the African startup ecosystem ANALYSIS | AGENCIES | The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) launched on Jan.17 the bold and ambitious “timbuktoo” initiative together with African countries. In a special session of the World Economic Forum at its 24th Annual Meeting in Davos, Switzerland, …
Read More »Departing UNDP Chief urges Ugandans to Live Up to National Motto
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Ugandans were urged to embrace the spirit of their national motto, “For God and My Country,” by Elsie Attafuah, the outgoing United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Resident Representative, during a farewell dinner in Kampala. “As I leave, I want Ugandans to take with them the …
Read More »Somikwo, Mercyline Chelangat triumph in UNDP Elgon Half Marathon
Mbale, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Long-distance runner Ben Chelimo Somikwo on Saturday won the regional cross-country championships held in Mbale City. The Prisons Athletics Club competitor, in a formidable race, secured the 21km race victory in 1:02:02 seconds. He was followed by Maxwell Kortek Rotich who crossed the finishing line in …
Read More »The 2023 Youth and Innovation expo set for October
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Makerere University and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) have announced that the Youth and Innovation Expo 2023 will be held October 6th and 7th under the theme “Fostering Innovation for Uganda’s Transformational Development.” This event aims to showcase remarkable youth innovations and youth-driven …
Read More »Cheptegei, UNDP partner to boost tourism, biodiversity conservation
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDPENDENT | The United Nations Development Program (UNDP) has partnered with Uganda’s long-distance runner Joshua Cheptegei to promote tourism and conserve biodiversity in the Elgon region. Cheptegei is the current world record holder for the 5000 metres and the 10,000 meters, and holds the world’s best time …
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