Berna Bayazit

[UNDP Eurasia @UNDPEurasia]

“After ten years of partnership, #Türkiye and @UNDP share a clear ambition: to continue delivering results at regional and global levels over the next decade.” - @Ivana_Zivkovic_

🤝 Marking 10 years of partnership at the Türkiye–UNDP Annual Consultation in New York, advancing regional cooperation and solutions across Central Asia and Europe.

#PartnersAtCore

[UNDP Eurasia @UNDPEurasia]

💡 Digital and AI solutions must be designed for local realities, not transplanted from other contexts.

#IDD2025

[UNDP Eurasia @UNDPEurasia]

Global human development has stalled for the first time in 30 yrs. Europe & Central Asia lead developing regions (HDI 0.818), but averages hide sharp contrasts from demographic shifts to debt pressures.

Ahead of #IDD2025, read insights from @Sahin020214⤵️
https://t.co/s4DyNFb8k4

[Berna Bayazit @Berna_Bayazit]

It is exactly this spirit that brings us together with @Tika_eng and @MFA_turkiye around #IDD2025, to discuss development cooperation and beyond for a sustainable future.

[UNDP Eurasia @UNDPEurasia]

@tika_eng @Tika_Turkiye @undpturkiye @UNDP @HaoliangXu @MFATurkiye @Ivana_Zivkovic_ @steliananedera @korkarakoc “Even in times of crisis, the spirit of partnership remains central to our work.” – Assoc. Prof. Rahman Nurdun, VP @Tika_Turkiye. A powerful reminder for the future of development cooperation. #IDD2025

[UNDP Eurasia @UNDPEurasia]

@tika_eng @Tika_Turkiye @undpturkiye @UNDP @HaoliangXu @MFATurkiye @Ivana_Zivkovic_ @steliananedera @korkarakoc “Even in times of crisis, the spirit of partnership remains central to our work.” – Assoc. Prof. Rahman Nurdun, VP @Tika_Turkiye. A powerful reminder for the future of development cooperation. #IDD2025

[Berna Bayazit @Berna_Bayazit]

Following the Partnership consultations with Türkiye, #iid2025, an event scaled from a regional gathering to a global event in a decade launched jointly. Thanks to @MFATurkiye for being with us

[UN Development @UNDP]

Strong partnerships are key to sustain development.

Thank you Türkiye 🇹🇷 for an enriching strategic dialogue & your partnership. Your commitment to crisis recovery & the Arab region/Gaza is highly valued. Looking forward now to our joint #IID2025 flagship event!

#PartnersAtCore

[Berna Bayazit @Berna_Bayazit]

We look fwd to our cont’d & expanded cooperation with @MFATurkiye, @Tika_Turkiye and other partners for SDGs in the region and beyond. Opportunities include green transitions, zero waste, private sector and recovery in crises incl. Syria and Gaza

[UNDP Eurasia @UNDPEurasia]

UNDP & Türkiye held the 10th Annual Consultation in #Ankara and explored ways to scale transformative solutions.

We reviewed the progress on the regional programme & mapped the next phase of cooperation—leveraging Türkiye’s leadership in sustainable development & innovation.

[Berna Bayazit @Berna_Bayazit]

Was great to be part of this exchange w/ the community of new ODA donors in our region. Thanks to all 12 country reps&resource ppl 4 actively engaging& contributing. So many common issues& challenges, so many opportunities to learn and advance together…@SlovakAid @SlovakiaMFA

[UNDP Eurasia @UNDPEurasia]

#HappeningNow: UNDP, together with @SlovakiaMFA & @SlovakAid, has proudly launched the first in-person ODA Learning Series in Bratislava, sharing key insights & guiding new donors in ODA management.

Partners are at the 💙 of everything we do!

#PartnersAtCore

[Achim Steiner @ASteiner]

Today, @UNDP welcomed Amb. @esen_altug of #Türkiye @TC_BMDT to #UNDP's 2024 Strategic Dialogue. We discussed @UNDP & Türkiye's renewed priorities & p'ship of over 50 years.

🙏 to 🇹🇷 for your support of @UNDP's work. Together, I look forward to investing in transformative change.

[Berna Bayazit @Berna_Bayazit]

It was a privilege to be with @SlovakAid, a long-standing& strategic partner of @UNDPEurasia to celebrate its 20th anniv. We look forward to continuing our coop. to support our partner countries’ dev and exchange knowledge w/other emerging donors.@steliananedera @Ivana_Zivkovic_

[UNDP Eurasia @UNDPEurasia]

Slovakia, one of our #PartnersAtCore, celebrates the 20th anniversary of its development cooperation at the @SlovakAid Development Summit 2023.

#Slovakia supports our partner countries on key priorities including public finance, green agenda, innovation, & urban transformation.

[Ivana Zivkovic @Ivana_Zivkovic_]

Started my visit to Türkiye with a great meeting with DFM Mehmet Kemal Bozay. Reconfirmed our strong partnership at national and regional level and discussed continued support of @UNDP in realizing the #SDGs and advancing the #2030Agenda
@MFATurkiye @undpturkiye @LouisaVinton

[Berna Bayazit @Berna_Bayazit]

Understanding the value of core resources for @UNDP's work, #Turkiye has been one of the countries with multi-year pledges to core, supporting agile development response where and when needed. @MFATurkiye

[UNDP Eurasia @UNDPEurasia]

Türkiye is committed to reaching the "last mile" & supporting the most vulnerable countries & communities in #Yemen, #Somalia & #Afghanistan.

As one of our #PartnersAtCore, #Turkiye supports @UNDP's core funding to meet diverse needs of least-developed & low-income countries.

[Berna Bayazit @Berna_Bayazit]

#Türkiye is @UNDP's key partner& donor 4 almost a decade, positioning Istanbul strategically in dev-coop. W/ its 300+ staff in Istanbul& regional prog, @UNDPEurasia supports green growth, peace, innovation& resilience in the region. @MFATurkiye @tika_english1 @Ivana_Zivkovic_

[UNDP Eurasia @UNDPEurasia]

Türkiye’s consistent & flexible contributions empower @UNDPEurasia to adapt & respond strategically. Our Reg Programs & Engagement Facility drive investments & adapts to changing needs. The support has been key to our agile & effective response to countries' needs in the region.

[Berna Bayazit @Berna_Bayazit]

A great summary of our Challenge Funds, connecting private sector innovations from #Poland for use of partner countries. Txs to @PolandMFA for the contribution and @UNDPMoldova for facilitating this work/strong innovative spirit. We look forward to our continued collaboration!

[UNDP Moldova @UNDPMoldova]

The Polish Innovation Fund run by @undpeurasia is bringing know-how to Moldova for 3 years. Listen to this podcast to learn how wastewater becomes fertilizers, how used coffee grounds get upcycled & how Moldovan women become entrepreneurs. https://t.co/Qy7RVC5tvQ @PolandMFA

[UNDP Moldova @UNDPMoldova]

The Polish Innovation Fund run by @undpeurasia is bringing know-how to Moldova for 3 years. Listen to this podcast to learn how wastewater becomes fertilizers, how used coffee grounds get upcycled & how Moldovan women become entrepreneurs. https://t.co/Qy7RVC5tvQ @PolandMFA

[UNDP Ukraine 🇺🇦 @UNDPUkraine]

Recovery can only be successful & sustainable if it invests in people. Watch the discussion on social recovery of #Ukraine at #URC2022 with @UNDP’s @ASteiner, #Ukraine's First Lady, reps of Office of President, @WHO, @WorldBank, civil society @zminaUkraine https://t.co/MSEk81Y6Ki

[UNDP Ukraine 🇺🇦 @UNDPUkraine]

Clearing mines & removing rubble are among the first steps in #Ukraine’s recovery.

With thanks to #Japan, @UNDP is helping the State Emergency Service and partners to map, assess & act on war damage in #Bucha #Irpin #Hostomel.

#BuildForwardBetter
@MofaJapan_en @JapanGov

[Manal Fouani @Manalfouani]

Peace should prevail today. @UNDPUkraine supports 🇺🇦 institutions and people to preserve systems and services and promote for a prosperous future for #Ukraine️. Read more about @UNDP

[Manal Fouani @Manalfouani]

Today marks one month of war on #Ukraine and the largest human suffering since WWII continues in Europe! No one should ever live this. No one should feel this devastation and distress. Peace must prevail for the people of 🇺🇦 and the 🌎

[Berna Bayazit @Berna_Bayazit]

Join us tomorrow to discuss future of #development, how emerging partners adopt to this future and how @UNDPEurasia and @OECDdev support should be shaped