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New UN report: Impacts of war have set back development in Gaza by as much as 69 years

Without lifting economic restrictions, enabling recovery, and investing in development, the Palestinian economy may not be able to restore pre-war levels and advance forward by relying on humanitarian aid alone

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UN Development Programme warns of socio-economic crisis in Lebanon amidst escalation of hostilities

Escalating hostilities in Lebanon are exacting a profound toll on people’s lives and livelihoods

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At UNGA 79 UNDP and Egypt host second global meeting of the Digital for Sustainable Development Partnership

Today, on the sidelines of the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) convening in UN Headquarters in New York UNDO and the Government of Egypt co-hosted a special high-level event

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1.1 billion people live in multidimensional poverty, nearly half a billion of these live in conflict settings

UNDP and OPHI’s new research found that poverty rates in countries affected by conflict are nearly three times as high as compared to countries not affected by conflict

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UNDP and KSrelief partner to support community-based solutions to meet basic needs in crisis contexts

New cooperation agreements will help improve access to safe drinking in Sudan and enable Yemeni women to start up small solar energy businesses

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UNDP and e& Join forces to promote digital transformation for sustainable development in the Arab States region

Digital inclusion and universal access, transitioning to a more digital economy and employing AI for climate resilience, among key areas of collaboration

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From clicks to progress: Arab youth are leading the way to digitalization for a more sustainable future

Half of the people on our planet are 30 or younger, and this is expected to reach 57 percent by the end of 2030.

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UNDP works in about 170 countries and territories, helping to eradicate poverty, reduce inequalities and exclusion, and build resilience so countries can sustain progress. As the UN’s development agency, UNDP plays a critical role in helping countries achieve the Sustainable Development Goals.

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Gaza War: Expected Socio-Economic Impacts on the State of Palestine October 2024

One year into the Gaza war, the humanitarian crisis has reached a catastrophic level, with unprecedented casualties, widespread destruction and severe food insecurity.

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UNDP/PAPP's emergency response to solid waste management

This assessment indicates that the solid waste management system in Gaza has collapsed.

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Gaza War: Expected Socio-Economic Impacts on the State of Palestine

In November 2023, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA) jointly released a brief, utilizing various analytical tools such as satellite damage assessments and computable general equilibrium (CGE) models based on a 2018 Palestinian social accounting matrix.

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Expected socioeconomic impacts of the Gaza war on neighbouring countries in the Arab region

The war in Gaza has entered its third month. After a short humanitarian pause between 24 November and 1 December 2023, military operations have resumed with significant intensity.

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Gaza War: Expected Socio-Economic Impacts on the State of Palestine

The war in Gaza continues unabated well past its first month, leaving behind massive losses of life and infrastructure damage and forcing displacements of unprecedented scale.

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Our Impact

Our work in sustainable development, governance and resilience building ,in the Arab region, 2018-2021

25

million

have access to
basic services
e.g.water, electricity,
healthcare, education

8.5

million

people have improved
access to justice
almost half of those
are women

2.3

million

Increase in number of
women in voter registries

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Revitalized canals bring a glimmer of hope to farmers in Raqqa
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Towards women’s inclusion in the Arab region for a sustainable future
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