Youth in #Syria form the vibrant heart of the nation, with those under 25 making up one-third of the population. Learn how innovation can enhancing youth inclusion in #Syria https://t.co/xltWrayuWK
“The report shows that the design of cities has a major impact on their [women’s] lives - it can help or hinder their safety, health, and access to education and employment.” - Sara Candiracci (@Arup) #MEIFuturesForum LIVE: https://t.co/2OnBCgxtC5
Connect with your local Ambassador to join a watch party! ⬇️
🌍 Nairobi, Kenya 👉 Omondi Peter
🌍 Amaan, Jordan 👉 Sacha Robehmed
🌍 Lagos, Nigeria 👉 Lilian Elochukwu Efobi
🌍 Islamabad, Pakistan 👉 Namra Naseer
🌍 Dar es Salaam, Tanzania 👉 Essa Mohamedali
As development practitioners, we've all seen a lauded #ICT4D innovation flop in practice. Emerging tech in development needs your perspective! 🫵
#FDDF2022 will have panels, tech demos, and networking with the world's top #ICT4D professionals.
Add YOUR voice to the conversation.
Even though they make up half the population, women and girls get a raw deal when it comes to city design. @UNDP is calling for them to have more say in the future. https:// https://t.co/053xUQa8rt
European project to explore pathways towards post-growth economics 📉💸
Our researchers @g_kallis and @jasonhickel have been awarded a €9.9 million Synergy Grant #ERCSyG from the @ERC_Research to study how to escape from a growth economy. #postgrowth
https://t.co/umApnxhtOr
I'm hiring a Chief of Staff to work with me and the leadership team @B_I_Tweets. https://t.co/ALERkWZwci I'm obviously biased, but I think it will be a rewarding, stretching and really fun job. Quick thread on the day to day below 1/n
Learn about behavioural change and gender divides in a war torn world with me and @ClemenceQuint talking A Load of BS.
I might be biased; but this is fascinating and poignant in equal measure.
https://t.co/QkoQYRid1p
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What are your favorite think tanks headquartered in the Global South?
Self-promotion is welcome. Bonus if you include the country where it’s based, sectors of focus, and/or a link to where I can find research products (defined broadly). Any language is okay.
With #COVID19, the world has been going digital at an accelerated pace. Will this rapid digitalization last?
Join us on Oct 20, 2022, Thurs 9AM ET via TWSpaces as we discuss digitalization & how we can ensure it benefits everyone.
Mark your calendar ➡️https://t.co/9AjujcPvXV
Last week, @MOICEgypt & @UNDPEgypt held the “Strategic Innovations for Structural Transformations” conference, along w/ H.E. Dr. Amr Talaat.
Before the panel, @AFracassetti & I shared our thoughts on enhanced strategic partnerships centered around innovative solutions.
Together with @MOICEgypt, @UNDPEgypt hosted the Strategic Innovation for Structural Transformation conference. A great opportunity to promote innovation & mobilize efforts. We believe that agility & innovation are at the core of an institution's development journey.
“To give women back the time they give to home care, we need to target men. Through experimentation @UNDPAccLabs@UNDP_Lebanon we learned the best hook to change behavior is self- reliance. You want to be a man, you better learn how to iron your shirt!” @lilian_az@qatar_fund
Our Digital Readiness Assessment tool helps governments and country offices develop a high-level understanding of their national digital strengths and weaknesses.
See how it works via @UNDPDigital: https://t.co/gAQ6QeBBnB
#DigitalUNDP#DigitalTransformation
With just less than 8 years to achieve the #GlobalGoals, we need all hands-on deck now.
Excited to partner with @Mastercard on Lighthouse MASSIV, a free startup program dedicated to helping 1 billion people live more prosperous and secure lives by 2025: https://t.co/XWUPdq24gG