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UNDP & World Bank Sign Agreement For USD 20 Million To Assist Afghanistan
United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and World Bank registered a USD 20 million collaboration agreement to promote humanitarian development projects in Afghanistan. According to UNDP release, the new cooperation would assist NGO/CSOs with personalized capacity building inside their work environment and support their Quick Impact Projects (QIPs). QIPs will attempt to improve access to health, education, agriculture and food security,… read-more
Tags: UNDP, Afghanistan, World Bank, humanitarian assistance, Development
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Poverty Rate To Increase By 25% In Afghanistan, Says UNDP Report
According to a report released by UNDP, almost 97% of Afghani's might get plunged below the poverty line due to the economic and political fall. A study examined four potential scenarios of escalating intensity and isolation, however, GDP can contract only 13.2% but still can increase the poverty rate by 25%. "Half of the population is already in need... Afghanistan's most vulnerable people," Kanni Wignaraja, UN Assistant Secretary said.
Tags: Afghanistan, Taliban, UNDP, Below poverty Line
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India Ranked 131st In Human Development Index; Slips By Two Spots
Slipping by two spots, India has secured 131st rank in the 2020 Human Development Index released by the United Nations Development Programme. The report placed India in 'medium human development' category with 0.645 score. However, it noted that while India’s solar capacity increased, the hunger among indigenous children has shot up with girls being the major sufferers. The report was topped by Norway, followed by Ireland and Switzerland.
Tags: UNDP, HDI, malnutrition, Health
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UNDP Awards Pilibhit Tiger Reserve For Doubling Tiger Population
For doubling the count of tigers, Uttar Pradesh's Pilibhit Tiger Reserve (PTR) and the State Forest department have won their first international award TX2, which was presented by the UN Development Program. Reportedly, the tiger count in reserve rose to 65 in 2018 from its 2014 mark of 25 tigers. While none of Indian Tiger Reserves neared the feat, PTR achieved it in 4 years ahead of the 10-year target.
Tags: Uttar Pradesh, Pilibhit Tiger Reserve, UNDP, Tiger, Save Tiger
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