UNDP Administrator talks to the BBC on COVID -19

April 29, 2020

Achim Steiner, UNDP Administrator Interview with BBC

UNDP Administrator Achim Steiner interviewed by BBC on impact of COVID - 19 on developing countries

Since the outbreak of COVID-19 became a global health crisis in mid-March, UNDP principals and spokespeople have focused communications efforts to raise awareness of both health needs and the socio-economic impact of the pandemic in vulnerable countries. Here, UNDP Administrator Achim Steiner has been interviewed by the BBc

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