UNDP in Europe and Central Asia

- Jun12
Turkmenistan: The modern village as a countrywide model of local governance

For three years, local governments and citizens in parts of Turkmenistan led development planning for their communities, which helped inform central level planning. The Parliament used the experience to build a model of local self-governance for the entire country. More
- Jun5
In Turkey, an earthy alternative to chemical fertilizers

Earthworms are providing farmers with an appealing, organic alternative to chemical fertilizers in Turkey’s Gediz River basin, which suffers from high levels of land and water pollution - with 45 farmers piloting the use of fertilizer made from earthworm waste. More
- May30
Georgia: Mobile technology for safe communities

Communities living on the boundary of South Ossetia in Georgia are using an SMS service to report and map security related issues - allowing them to be quickly resolved. It also allows for monitoring developments over time, and responding early to any patterns. More
- May27
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Job prospects helping to keep families together in fYR Macedonia

Qerim Dauti shares his story of returning to his country after years abroad, and how important it is to have employment opportunities - not just for him, but for his family too. Thanks in part to a self employment programme, Mr. Dauti is now running a family carpentry business. More
- May27
Kyrgyzstan: Setting ground rules for investment in hydropower

The village of Toguz-Bulak in Kyrgyzstan’s Batken province is getting a small hydropower plant, which in addition to providing clean energy, is cheaper and more environmentally-friendly than big plants and will open new economic opportunities for local communities. More