Alexander De Croo 🇺🇳

@UNDP Administrator & @UN Under-Secretary-General 🇺🇳 | Former Prime Minister of Belgium 🇧🇪 | Former Minister of Finance and Development

[Alexander De Croo 🇺🇳 @alexanderdecroo]

Real change begins with people closest to the communities we serve.

Great exchange with our @UNDP Reps from around the world.

Every day, they bridge global ambition with local realities, building trust, forging partnerships, turning development priorities into lasting impact.

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Thank you for the great conversation @tianwei.

https://t.co/HoH014saVl

[Alexander De Croo 🇺🇳 @alexanderdecroo]

Spoke to @CGTNOfficial about AI and development.

[Alexander De Croo 🇺🇳 @alexanderdecroo]

This is what human-centered AI looks like.

Empowering people rather than replacing them.

My thoughts from the World AI Conference in Shanghai.

#WAIC2026 @UNDPChina

[UN Development @UNDP]

The devastating Venezuela earthquakes left communities grappling with loss and the urgent task of rebuilding.

Thanks to @MOFAkr_eng's US$3M contribution, we will:
🔹Support debris removal
🔹Repair critical infrastructure
🔹Restore essential services.

Recovery can't wait.

[Alexander De Croo 🇺🇳 @alexanderdecroo]

In many countries, AI is arriving before the institutions, trust, skills and safeguards to govern it.

At the High-Level Meeting on AI Global Governance, I called for responsible AI that:

Expands human potential

Solves real problems

Advances development

#WAIC2026

[Alexander De Croo 🇺🇳 @alexanderdecroo]

Good meeting with China’s Minister of Science and Technology, Yin Hejun, on the margins of the World Artificial Intelligence Conference (WAIC) in Shanghai.

We discussed how China and the @UN can use AI and digital transformation to drive development.

[Alexander De Croo 🇺🇳 @alexanderdecroo]

Call it football, soccer or 足球.

The beautiful game can unite the world.

We are 8 billion people, but one team.

So let’s team up for people and planet.

For this weekend, though, good luck to Argentina and Spain.

#WAIC2026 #FIFAWorldCup

[Alexander De Croo 🇺🇳 @alexanderdecroo]

Thankful to Spain for welcoming @UNDP to Madrid under a new Host Country Agreement.

A clear reflection of Spain’s leadership in strengthening multilateral cooperation.

Madrid will be a hub for collaboration, sustainable finance & development solutions.

https://t.co/ssAeoKxosW

[Alexander De Croo 🇺🇳 @alexanderdecroo]

As a global innovation hub, Shanghai has much to contribute to how cities use AI.

Good meeting with Mayor Gong Zheng ahead of #WAIC2026.

We discussed how AI can improve public services, strengthen resilience and help cities grow more sustainably.

[Alexander De Croo 🇺🇳 @alexanderdecroo]

Honoured to join the Secretary-General’s delegation in Shanghai for the World Artificial Intelligence Conference, #WAIC2026.

AI is reshaping economies and societies.

Our task is to ensure this transformation advances development - and delivers progress for all people.

[UN Spokesperson @UN_Spokesperson]

In Shanghai, at the opening ceremony of the World Artificial Intelligence Conference, @antonioguterres stresses that technology that will shape the future of humanity must be shaped by all of humanity. It cannot be governed by a handful of countries or companies.

[Alexander De Croo 🇺🇳 @alexanderdecroo]

Fuerza Venezuela 🇺🇳🇻🇪

Recovery is a collective effort.

@GustavoDudamel and @UNDP have joined forces to help communities rebuild homes, restore essential services and recover livelihoods after the earthquakes.

Be part of the recovery: https://t.co/abLZ8MNsv1

[Alexander De Croo 🇺🇳 @alexanderdecroo]

Water resilience is essential to prosperity, but turning ambition into results requires the right partnerships.

At #HLPF, governments, development partners and the private sector explored how to move from ambition to delivery — finding opportunities to do well while doing good.

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Productive meeting with Norway’s Minister of International Development, @AsmundAukrust.

Norway’s support to @UNDP is especially important in crisis settings, from Ukraine’s recovery to Afghanistan and Gaza, linking immediate support with sustained recovery and development.

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The Middle East crisis is reshaping economies far beyond the region.

Higher energy & food costs, trade disruptions, and strained public budgets put developing countries under pressure.

With @AminaJMohammed & Member States, we discussed how @UN is supporting countries to respond

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Planning humanitarian transitions early protects hard-won progress and helps nationally led recovery take root.

With @ICRC President Mirjana Spoljaric, we discussed how our teams can support countries through protracted crises while reinforcing each other's work.

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Valuable exchange with Jordan’s Minister of Planning and International Cooperation, Zeina Toukan, on how @UNDP can support the Economic Modernization Vision.

Amid regional uncertainty, mobilizing investment, creating jobs and strengthening connectivity are critical.

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Good discussion with Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Economy and Planning, @falibrahim.

We explored how @UNDP can continue supporting #Vision2030 and deepen our partnership on innovation, development finance and South-South cooperation.

[Alexander De Croo 🇺🇳 @alexanderdecroo]

More than three decades of partnership between Tajikistan and @UNDP.

Good meeting with Minister of Economic Development and Trade, Abdurahmon Abdurahmonzoda Safarali, on national priorities for inclusive growth, youth employment, and Tajikistan’s role as water champion.

[Alexander De Croo 🇺🇳 @alexanderdecroo]

Great exchange with EU Parliament #HLPF delegation on how well-targeted development action can facilitate:

🔹 Effective governance
🔹 Jobs for youth
🔹 Private investment

Development finance is not just discretionary spending; it's a strategic investment in our common future.