Walid Badawi

Deputy Assistant Administrator and Deputy Director, Bureau of External Relations and Advocacy, UNDP

[Walid Badawi @Walidbadawi]

@pthigo Congrats my brother belated as this may be! Well deserved indeed.

[Alexander De Croo 🇺🇳 @alexanderdecroo]

Governance is the operating system of development.

In services people can access, institutions they can trust, and systems that deliver.

This is how progress lasts.

[Elsie Attafuah @ElsieAttafuah]

Thank you to our #PartnersAtCore 🇨🇦 @CanHCNigeria, @CanadaDev, and Canada’s Secretary of State for International Development, Hon. @randeepssarai, for the visit to the AI UniPod.

Indeed, the UniPod is already emerging as a dynamic platform where innovation, technology, entrepreneurship, and young talent is being harnessed to help shape solutions for Nigeria and Africa’s future.

The momentum continues to reinforce a broader vision, positioning Nigeria’s tertiary institutions and innovation ecosystems as catalysts for future-ready talent, digital transformation, enterprise development, and scalable African-led solutions capable of driving long-term inclusive growth across the continent.

@UNDP @UNDPAfrica @ahunnaeziakonwa @timbuktooafrica @CanadaDev @UNDPWACA @NigeriaGov @officialSKSM @DeAissata @UnilagVC @UnilagNigeria @TETFundNg @followlasg @jidesanwoolu @DrTunjiAlausa @bosuntijani

[Alexander De Croo 🇺🇳 @alexanderdecroo]

Japan and @UNDP share a long-standing partnership built on innovation, resilience and global solidarity.

We’re taking that collaboration even further.

Productive meeting with Amb. Yamazaki and colleagues on the next steps following my recent visit.

@JapanMissionUN

[Alexander De Croo 🇺🇳 @alexanderdecroo]

In Tokyo for the @UN System Chief Executives Board.

Meeting together in Asia for the first time as Japan marks 70 years of UN membership.

At a vital moment for multilateralism, a more effective UN matters more than ever.

Thank you to Prime Minister Takaichi for hosting us.

[Alexander De Croo 🇺🇳 @alexanderdecroo]

Wonderful to meet actress Mana Ashida 🇯🇵

@UNDP is grateful to have such a thoughtful and talented Goodwill Ambassador in Japan.

We had a fascinating and warm exchange about nature - something we both care deeply about.

Looking forward to sharing our full conversation soon.

[Alexander De Croo 🇺🇳 @alexanderdecroo]

Fruitful discussion with Japan's State Minister of Finance, Mr. Shinichi Nakatani.

Amid growing instability, we reaffirmed the importance of development cooperation as a key to peace, economic security and resilience.

Looking forward to continued collaboration on TICAD & beyond

[Alexander De Croo 🇺🇳 @alexanderdecroo]

At @UNDP Global Town Hall, I thanked my colleagues for their hard work as “agents of humanity”.

The world is becoming more transactional.
But development depends on empathy and respect for one another.

Grateful for your questions and ideas.
We will keep learning and improving.

[Walid Badawi @Walidbadawi]

It was great to catch up with you @ElsieAttafuah. Indeed the opportunities are plentiful and we shall deliver together on the global, regional and national partnership entry points with @UNDPNigeria under your able lead!

[Elsie Attafuah @ElsieAttafuah]

It was fantastic to meet with @WalidBadawi, Deputy Director, Bureau of External Relations & Advocacy @UNDP for a meaningful catch-up.

We had a great chat on strengthening partnerships, amplifying impact, and the exciting possibilities ahead, for @UNDP and @UNDPNigeria.

Always energizing to connect with people who are deeply committed to shaping what’s next!

#ElsiesCameraRoll🤳🏾

[Elsie Attafuah @ElsieAttafuah]

It was fantastic to meet with @WalidBadawi, Deputy Director, Bureau of External Relations & Advocacy @UNDP for a meaningful catch-up.

We had a great chat on strengthening partnerships, amplifying impact, and the exciting possibilities ahead, for @UNDP and @UNDPNigeria.

Always energizing to connect with people who are deeply committed to shaping what’s next!

#ElsiesCameraRoll🤳🏾

[Haoliang Xu @HaoliangXu]

Appreciated meeting @WorldBankGroup Executive Directors to strengthen the @UNDP–World Bank partnership.

By working together, we can unlock public & private financing, especially in crises, and support rule of law and reforms that drive recovery, jobs & private sector engagement.

[Alexander De Croo 🇺🇳 @alexanderdecroo]

🇺🇳🇹🇷 Thank you, Türkiye, for decades of partnership with @UNDP.

Your continued investment supports sustainable development and crisis recovery across Central Asia, Europe, and beyond.

#PartnersAtCore
🔗https://t.co/ALix1AFh57

@MFATurkiye @TC_BMDT @tika_eng

[Walid Badawi @Walidbadawi]

Great meeting our 🇹🇷 partners at the Türkiye–@UNDP Annual Consultation. From zero waste diplomacy to inclusive green growth, Türkiye helps set global standards. Grateful for the commitment to multilateralism and core resources.
Looking forward to #COP31 #PartnersAtCore

[Haoliang Xu @HaoliangXu]

Great to join today the strategic dialogue btwn @UNDP & @MFATurkiye.

We deeply appreciate Turkiye’s contributions to UNDP’s core & non-core resources in support of sustainable development globally.

Together, we can make the world more prosperous & peaceful.

#PartnersAtCore

[Shoko Noda @shokonoda]

Joining Administrator @alexanderdecroo to thank Minister Sjoerd Sjoerdsma @ministerBHOS & @KingdomNL_UN for long-standing partnership on rule of law in fragile contexts - our largest collaboration in this space.🙏🏼

@UNDP remains committed to advancing justice in crisis settings.

[Alexander De Croo 🇺🇳 @alexanderdecroo]

🇺🇳🇳🇱 Good to meet Minister Sjoerd Sjoerdsma @ministerBHOS of the Netherlands.

As a core partner of @UNDP, the Netherlands helps drive results, from crisis response to rule of law and long-term development.

With needs rising, we must scale up. Together.

[Ahunna Eziakonwa @ahunnaeziakonwa]

Good discussion with H.E. Amb. Noboru Sekiguchi, Ambassador of Japan to the African Union @mission_japan, reaffirming a strong partnership on flagship initiatives and cooperation with the AU on governance, #AfCFTA, #TICAD, and the African Young Women Leaders Fellowship Programme.

[UNDP Africa @UNDPAfrica]

🎥 #GenZ mobilization is reshaping governance & political transitions across Africa, raising new expectations for institutions.

A look back at our #AUSummit side event, co-organized w/ the @AfricanUnion, on youth inclusion, accountability & reform.

Read: https://t.co/dilwnjXFX6

[Alexander De Croo 🇺🇳 @alexanderdecroo]

Closing out @MunSecConf in conversation with @bmwfoundation.

A strong, inclusive economy means real opportunities for people.

It takes investment, jobs, and services, delivered when the private sector and development move together. #MSC2026

[Alexander De Croo 🇺🇳 @alexanderdecroo]

We will not stabilize the world with military intervention alone.

Development is hard power. Every dollar invested in prevention can save up to $103 in future crisis spending.

That is not charity. That is smart security policy. #MSC2026

[Alexander De Croo 🇺🇳 @alexanderdecroo]

Thank you to our Executive Board members for clear, constructive feedback at today’s #UNDPEB session. It makes our work stronger and more focused on results.

Working together, we are rebuilding trust in global cooperation and turning it into action that delivers for people.