Yu Ping Chan

Singaporean working at the @UN with @UNDPDigital. Formerly @UNTechEnvoy #UN75 @UN_OCT @UNDPPA & @UNODC. All views/RTs my own.

[Francine Pickup @f_pickup]

Proud to launch the @UNDP Blockchain Advisory Group w/@HaoliangXu at @proofoftalk! @UNDP_AltFinLab

Trust, ID, financial inclusion, sustainability & skills—this is about where blockchain can drive real devt impact.🙏for a rich discussion. Let's carry this momentum fwd together!🤝

[UNDP Digital, AI and Innovation Hub @UNDPDigital]

Launched at @STIForum2026, @UNDP's new Building Digital Foundations in SIDS 2.0 brief outlines how small island states build trusted, resilient digital foundations to scale public services, strengthen resilience & enable responsible #AI.

Read the brief: https://t.co/tGvvuA1mDd

[Yu Ping Chan @YuPing_Chan]

An amazing opportunity!

[UNDP Tech, Innovation and Sustainable Development @UNDPtech]

Calling for aspiring researchers and communicators!

Join us in Singapore for three #internships across the following areas:
🌱 Climate and Sustainability: https://t.co/Rxhp5o0F76
🌐 Digital and AI: https://t.co/iqsiSst1M2
📢 Comms and Engagement: https://t.co/qwRLKDNlRw

[UNDP Digital, AI and Innovation Hub @UNDPDigital]

From governments to the private sector and civil society - 2026 is shaping up as a pivotal year for policy impact, delivery and learning.

Read the 12 key moments to watch 👇

https://t.co/yM7nj5or1F

[Robert Opp @Robert_Opp]

It was an honour speaking at the High-level Meeting of the General Assembly on WSIS+20 and reaffirming that @UNDP will continue working w/ all stakeholders to keep the needs of developing countries at the centre of global digital cooperation.

[UNDP Digital, AI and Innovation Hub @UNDPDigital]

The UN AI Resource Hub is live! A joint effort by @UNDP, @ITU & @UNESCO to strengthen AI coordination across the UN.

✅ 750+ AI initiatives from 50+ entities
✅ Collaboration opportunities & shared priorities
✅ Standard taxonomy for easy discovery

https://t.co/fD6i0zvLwG

[UNDP Digital, AI and Innovation Hub @UNDPDigital]

On the International Day for Persons with Disabilities, @Big_O_cean story reminds us of the importance of inclusion in enabling everyone to go higher and farther.

#DisabilityDay #IDPD

[UNDP Digital, AI and Innovation Hub @UNDPDigital]

On #IDPD, we celebrate disability-inclusive innovation. @UNDP and partners are advancing tools like the Smart White Cane, the AccessAbility app & national web accessibility standards so no one is left behind in the digital age.

👉 Read the blog: https://t.co/A4eTilk4mZ

[UN Development @UNDP]

Today, @UN Secretary-General @antonioguterres announced @alexanderdecroo as our new UNDP Administrator.

We look forward to working together to help eradicate poverty, reduce inequalities and build resilience.

Join us in wishing him a warm welcome! https://t.co/hVP54U2jMP

[Yu Ping Chan @YuPing_Chan]

A ground-breaking pilot from our @UNDPtech Center in Singapore that will be showcased at #COP30 in Belem - join us to learn more!

📅 18 Nov 2025
🕙 09:00–10:00 (UTC–3)
🔗 Register on Maloca: https://t.co/qkE7sQyQZH

[UNDP Digital, AI and Innovation Hub @UNDPDigital]

Is adopting a digital baseline #ESG metrics and tech-enabled disclosure tools the way forward to support #MSMEs?

Find out with us as we reflect on the results of our Savannah pilot at #COP30!

📅 18 Nov 2025
🕙 09:00–10:00 (UTC–3)
🔗 Register on Maloca: https://t.co/4TyOfGM1u7

[UNDP Digital, AI and Innovation Hub @UNDPDigital]

A new MoU between @UNDP and @WadhwaniAI marks a next step in our #AI readiness journey - linking UNDP’s country-level foundation with Wadhwani’s real-world AI solutions.

The partnership will drive south-south collaboration on safe, scalable, public-benefit AI.

[UNDP Digital, AI and Innovation Hub @UNDPDigital]

Last week at #DigitalUNGA, @UNDP joined forces w/ private sector partners & youth orgs to close the digital gap and power tech for good. 🙌 Thanks to @SamsungMobile & our #Generation17 leaders for being part of it and addressing some of the #DigitallVoices campaign questions.

[Francine Pickup @f_pickup]

To harness the potential of AI & ensure its benefits are inclusive & equitable for all, @Robert_Opp & I are calling for broader coalitions & partnerships.

Read our blog to know why we need to engage & act now for an equal future in the digital age. https://t.co/IgVdMWL2ea

#UNGA

[UNDP Digital, AI and Innovation Hub @UNDPDigital]

To solve today’s challenges, it’s time to move from financing projects → financing systems.

The future of finance must be collaborative, catalytic, and systemic.

Unlocking Systemic Impact at #UNGA convened leaders across sectors to reimagine public–investor partnerships️

[Yu Ping Chan @YuPing_Chan]

The highlight of my year - #DigitalUNGA - an amazing night of tech visionaries and truly a display of the incredible partnership between @UNDP and @ITU.

Thank you to everyone that was part of this and most of all, to my @UNDPDigital teammates!
#UNGA

[UNDP Digital, AI and Innovation Hub @UNDPDigital]

🌐 Yesterday at #DigitalUNGA, @UNDP & @ITU convened leaders, innovators & changemakers at UNHQ. Together, we showcased how digital can drive inclusion, opportunity & dignity—celebrating bold solutions that connect everyone, everywhere. 💻✨

#UNGA

[Haoliang Xu @HaoliangXu]

Honoured to open #DigitalUNGA with @ITU. Digital innovation goes beyond just platforms or devices — it is about people.

Together with partners in 130+ countries, @UNDP is helping turn digital ambitions into life-changing impact for sustainable development. #SDGs @UNGA

[UN Development @UNDP]

1 in every 3 people don’t even have internet access.

By charting a new course now, we can create new markets, ensure equal participation in the artificial intelligence revolution, and give everyone a voice in shaping AI's future. https://t.co/TWW0TeWk5S

#UNGA

[Int’l Telecommunication Union @ITU]

Tomorrow, the #DigitalUNGA 2025 Anchor Event convenes global leaders & changemakers at UNHQ.
Speakers will spotlight how digital technologies can connect, empower & drive progress.

Meet some of them below, and stay tuned for highlights throughout the week
https://t.co/Ik6sBkABsN

[Haoliang Xu @HaoliangXu]

Pleased to join #G77 & China to mark the International Day of Science, Technology & Innovation (STI) for the South. We discussed how #STI can advance development breakthroughs for the #GlobalSouth & I shared how @UNDP's Digital, AI & Innovation Hub can support these efforts.

[Yu Ping Chan @YuPing_Chan]

Looking forward to seeing everyone at #DigitalUNGA!

[Int’l Telecommunication Union @ITU]

40+ sessions. 11 days. Digital@UNGA is underway!
Powered by a shared vision for an inclusive and fair digital future for all.
Check out the full schedule of events and follow #DigitalUNGA for all the news https://t.co/SjCnuHjybB