Alessandra Bassi

Working at @UNDPasiapac . Tweets are my own personal views.

[Kanni Wignaraja @kanniwignaraja]

Who’s steering urban transformation in Asia and the Pacific? The vision, political smarts and can-do persistence of leadership of those who do, matters.
With nearly a billion more people moving into cities by 2050, is this also leadership that listens, plans with data and foresight, and puts people first no matter what, to shape the big and small cities of the future that all residents can call home...?
My reflections on “Urbanization is not destiny. Values-based, capable governance is.” Read here: https://t.co/PcyUkBgUGF
#WorldCitiesDay.

[Kanni Wignaraja @kanniwignaraja]

This is a special day - when the @UN turns 80! #UNDay2025 reminds us that global cooperation has brought progress across the world and can be seen in local impact as countries move along that path to greater peace and prosperity. Never a straight line and bumps along the way, but the blue flag continues to signal that there's always a way.
At @UNDPasiapac we’ve seen how bold ideas, trust and collaboration have supported actions that transform economies, institutions, households.
80 years on, the UN must continue to evolve - as the countries and people it serves do.
#UNDPat60

[Alessandra Bassi @alebassiUNDP]

Great exchange today at the Joint High Level Consultations with @UNDPasiapac key partners 🇦🇺 & 🇳🇿

[Levan Bouadze @BouadzeL]

🤝 Australia 🇦🇺 and New Zealand 🇳🇿 join forces with @UNDP, @UNFPA, @UNICEF, and @UN_Women for greater development impact in Asia-Pacific and beyond.

Together, we deliver integrated solutions that leave no one behind 🌍

#PartnersAtCore

[Kanni Wignaraja @kanniwignaraja]

Mind-blowing exhibition coming to the Milan Triennale Museam next week on Inequalities - shown in multiple dimensions and mediums from the artists depiction of real-time data. For ex. how bacteria over time makes a difference (and in pattern-reversing ways!), the more obvious issues of conflict and digital gaps, and the Octupus. Yes, I did say Octopus! Find out more as you explore this special @triennalemilano expo curated by Laura & the amazing Triennale team w world famous artists, architects and designers! And follow the @UN @SDGaction campaign exhibit there. Below seeing the various pieces come together before the opening....and next week, the magic happens!

[Achim Steiner @ASteiner]

The world is facing tremendous challenges that spillover borders, impacting all of us, driving us apart.

And humanity is facing a global gridlock, seemingly stuck on what to do.

In my interview with @AJEnglish I highlight some of the latest findings of @UNDP's #HDR2024.

[Kanni Wignaraja @kanniwignaraja]

Afghan communities rebuilding their lives after a devastating earthquake. Watch video on @UNDPaf response in Herat thro the eyes of Feruza & Zia, ahead of 7March @UN_Spokesperson briefing w/@UNDP @sarodriques on current situation. @JapaninAFG @EUCdAtoAFG @NorChurchAid @NorwayMFA

[UNDP Afghanistan @UNDPaf]

How is @UNDP supporting local enterprise development in #Afghanistan?

Find out in this video, where we showcase our innovative financial solutions for #MSMEs and women-owned businesses, in collaboration with partners and funding from @EUinAfghanistan and @JapaninAFG.

[Kanni Wignaraja @kanniwignaraja]

Great to reconnect w/ Donald Lu Assistant Sec @StateDept to discuss Afghanistan+SouthAsia matters and collaboration w @UNDP_BD @UNDPaf @UNDP_Pakistan & others. A good catch-up also on @PrincetonSPIA days!

[The Wilson Center @TheWilsonCenter]

EVENT | Join us in person for the "Recalibrating Growth for Development Across #Asia" hosted by @Asiaprogram and @UNDP on Monday, December 4th, from 2:00–3:30 pm ET. RSVP ⤵️ https://t.co/hUlRYfq7o8

[Nikkei Asia @NikkeiAsia]

"In some countries, women can't have their own bank accounts, they can't own land": Tackling gender inequality in the Asia-Pacific region begins with addressing regulatory injustices and improving education, the UNDP's regional director said. https://t.co/Nq9mra1hnp

[Kanni Wignaraja @kanniwignaraja]

Excellent exchange today with Sachiko Imoto, Senior VP JICA @jica_direct_en - appreciate shared JICA-UNDP commitment to work together on challenging issues in challenging places @UNDPasiapac @HidekoUNDP @JapanMissionUN @MofaJapan_en

[Alessandra Bassi @alebassiUNDP]

@kanniwignaraja just unveiled our 2024 regional human development report! More: https://t.co/s2sw3xwsL5

[Kanni Wignaraja @kanniwignaraja]

Good dialogue on shifting business+banking practices to support sustainability, in 🇯🇵 with Yasuhiko Ushikubo, Senior Exec&Chief Sustainability Group @mizuhobank. Discussed @UNDP partnership for sustainable investing in Asia #RightKindofGrowth @UNDPTokyo @UNDPasiapac @marcosathias

[Kanni Wignaraja @kanniwignaraja]

🛬 Just landed in 🇯🇵 a vital partner to @UNDP investing in sustainability, crisis recovery, human security 🌍🙌 Will launch Reg HDR 2024, meet @MofaJapan_en @jica_direct_en, youth & more. See highlights of our @UNDPasiapac-Japan partnership ⬇️
https://t.co/gc6IStCpf5

[UN Development @UNDP]

In the last 3 decades, the Asia-Pacific region has made significant strides in #HumanDevelopment but deep-seated inequalities remain.

Join @UNDPasiapac for the global launch of the Asia-Pacific Human Development Report on 6 November.

RSVP: https://t.co/K0treq14n3

#APACHDR2024

[UNDP Afghanistan @UNDPaf]

.@UNDP is appealing for $25 million to support a comprehensive recovery plan for the 1.6 million people affected by the #HeratEarthquake. The plan aims to create resilient communities that can cope with future shocks & stresses and create sustainable jobs: https://t.co/8Jjf6nqD5F

[UNDP in Asia and the Pacific @UNDPasiapac]

📢The global launch of the Asia-Pacific HDR 2024 is on November 6th. Join UNDP's @kanniwignaraja , @jica_direct_en Chie Miyahara @HidekoUNDP + other leaders for a conversation on how to shape a hopeful future in uncertain times.
#APACHDR2024
Register now: https://t.co/Z9vYRqRa5q

[UNDP Bangladesh @UNDP_BD]

To strengthen the 🚨 emergency response in #Bangladesh 🇧🇩 @UNDP & Department of Disaster Management jointly conducted earthquake preparedness training in Dhaka yesterday, supported by @WorldBank. Read more 🔗👉https://t.co/ued6rrQjIW

[Adithya Kumar @Addy_Kumar_]

Investments and support to development cooperation from partners like 🇰🇷 helps @UNDP in #LNOB efforts in fragile contexts like #Myanmar!

Hear more from UNDP ASG @kanniwignaraja on @arirangtvnews

#PartnersAtCore #SDGs #Agenda2030 @UNDPasiapac @UNDPSPC

[Ulrika Modéer @UlrikaModeer]

Thank you @isdb_group for opportunity to discuss progress of partnership with @UNDP worldwide in digital inclusion, climate & energy, @CsoTadamon to accelerate #SDGFinance, in line with our joint action plan