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Experts Discuss Development in Lectures at Universities of New EU members

Bratislava, Slovak Republic, 5 October 2009-Experts from around the world will deliver lectures on development and development cooperation at universities in 12 new European Union countries beginning Oct. 8 at the University of Tartu in Estonia. The talks are part of the“Kapuscinski Lectures” and are named for Ryszard Kapuscinski, a Polish reporter and writer who covered developing countries. The lectures will be organized jointly by the European Commission, United Nations Development Programme and partner universities.

Human Rights Hotline Records 92 Cases

Chişinău, Moldova, 29 September 2009-Recently, police in Moldova arrested a young man. According to the youth, after interrogation without a lawyer or other advocate present, police then beat him until he was unconscious. The youth said he awoke the next day in the street with a fractured rib. His mother said she sought answers from the police but was instead fined 200 lei “for not keeping any eye on her son.”

Croatia Takes on Global Warming, "Now is the Time" says Croatian President

Zagreb, Croatia, September 2009-Croatia aims to lower its carbon footprint, save more than $1.3 billion and preserve the landscape that brings more than 10 million tourists per year with an ambitious program to cut national energy consumption. The conservation efforts are a part of the Balkan nation's assessment of how climate change will shape its future. In support of those efforts, the United Nations Development Programme and its partners have also published a report, “A Climate for Change” - UNDP Croatia 2008 Human Development Report: Climate change and its impacts on society: http://www.undp.hr/show.jsp?page=103395, on the impact of climate change on human development in Croatia.

Eastern Turkey Becomes Tourist Destination

Çoruh Valley, Turkey, September 2009-Turkey’s Eastern Anatolia is a long way from tourism hotspots such as the Aegean and Mediterranean coasts. Even so, tourists—more than 1,400 in the past two years— are now finding their way to a remote area that has become an eco-tourism gem despite ongoing plans for dam projects in the region. For now, though, the Çoruh region near the city of Erzurum draws power from tourists rather than hydro-electric sources.

Georgia Earthquake Shakes Up Response Strategies

Tbilisi, Georgia, September 2009-A powerful recent earthquake in northern Georgia, though causing no deaths and few injuries, helped provide key information that will help with preparing for future disasters. Two days after the 6.2 Richter scale earthquake, representatives from the Georgian government, United Nations, international organizations and NGOs met to discuss lessons learned during the on-going emergency response. The particpants convened as part of a United Nations Development Programme-facilitated think-tank organized to discuss the earthquake and assess preparedness and emergency responses.

UNDP Bratislava Regional Centre Staff Help Environment with Tree Planting

Chropov, Slovak Republic, September 2009—In a small village 97 km from Bratislava, United Nations Development Programme staff members and their families took part in a tree planting, deepening the roots between the UNDP and the Slovak Republic. A part of UNDP’s Green Office Initiative, the event also contributed to improving the environment, compensating for and reducing UNDP Bratislava Regional Center’s carbon footprint and building team spirit. Video: UNDP Tree Planting in Western Slovakia

WaterWiki Goes with the Flow of Knowledge

Bratislava, Slovak Republic, September 2009-There are a virtual sea of wikis related to water online. The United Nations Development Programme in Europe and CIS has developed its own contribution as well—WaterWiki.net. The three-year old WaterWiki has recently been relaunched as a global platform for all UN agencies active in the water sector. The aim is to compliment rather than double the work of other water wikis while focusing on policy and development-related aspects. Video: WaterWiki.net Compared to other Water Wikis

Preventing HIV/STI Among Uniformed Services in Ukraine

Kiev, Ukraine, September 2009-More than 600,000 members of Ukraine’s armed forces and law-enforcement agencies have benefitted from a programme to help reduce HIV/AIDS infections in the country. Ukraine has the highest levels of HIV/AIDS infections in Europe. Funded by the European Commission and implemented by the United Nations Development Programme and other organizations, the HIV/STI awareness programme is part of a broader goal to reduce the impact of HIV/AIDS on Ukraine’s society and economy.

Nuclear Testing Legacy Lingers in Kazakhstan

Astana, Kazakhstan, August 2009 — On the 60^th anniversary of the first Soviet nuclear test in Kazakhstan, the region continues to be harmed by fallout from the bomb blasts. An estimated 1,300,000 people in the region suffered problems as a result of the testing. Communities near the Semipalatinsk site also suffered economically when the Soviet Army, which conducted the tests, withdrew in 1991. Now, several programmes are in place to help the locals find new life.

Moldovan Migrants Look for New Opportunities Due to Global Crisis

Moscow, Russia, August 2009-Until recently, Moldovan Viaraka Tsaralunga worked with her sons at a lumber yard near St. Petersburg, Russia. Tough economic times, however, led to all foreign workers at the lumber yard being let go. Mrs. Tsaralunga and her sons, like many Moldovans working abroad, had to quickly find new options at a time of diminishing opportunities due to the global economic crisis.

Global Economic Crisis Hits Hard for Kyrgyzstan Migrants

Moscow, Russia, August 2009-Aida Elbeidyeva is one of many from Kyrgyzstan working abroad and sending money home. But Elbeidyeva, like many migrants, has seen her income drop as the global economic slowdown has setback both families and broader social progress.

New Telephone Hotline To Help With Torture Cases in Moldova

Chisnau, Moldova, July 2009-With allegations of election-related police brutality a hot topic in Moldova, a new hotline service for torture cases is in place just ahead of new elections. The telephone hotline at the Centre for Human Rights enables torture victims and witnesses to anonymously report incidents and receive free legal advice.

Albanian Students Gain Computer, Information Technology Skills

Durrës, Albania, July 2009-With Albania at the lower end of a digital divide in the Western Balkans, a multinational programme is in place to help bridge that information technology gap. The project provides the country’s primary and secondary schools with modern computer labs, high-speed, reliable Internet access and training in information technology skills. It also allows them to become part of a global learning network at a time Albania lags behind some its neighbors. Video: Bridging the Digital Divide in Albania

Armenians Wait for Better Times as Global Slowdown Hits Home

Moscow, Russia, 1 August 2009-Vera Mkrtumyan is going the extra distance because of the global financial crisis, commuting six hours a day in search of better pay. Meanwhile, her family waits, hoping to return to Armenia but stuck in Russia until better times arrive. “Money is needed everywhere …to get new professions, to smart small businesses,” Mrs. Mkrtumyan said.

Jobs Hard to Get as Economic Slump Hits Slovakia

Bratislava, Slovak Republic, July 2009-Boris Jager represents the new face of migration in Slovakia and in Europe and the CIS. A former machine operator in Great Britain, he faced worsening economic conditions and a tough labor market in Great Britain due to the global economic slowdown. So like many Slovaks, he headed home after three years there, joining the ranks of those adding new pressures on economically stressed governments throughout Europe and the former Soviet republics, the Commonwealth of Independent States.

US First Lady Michelle Obama visits Russian Orthodox HIV/AIDS programme in Moscow

Moscow, Russia, July 2009-US First Lady Michelle Obama visited the St. Dimitry Sisterhood Medical Nurses College in Moscow, which conducts a HIV-positive people care programme in partnership with the United Nations Development Programme. While there, she stressed the need for more information and education to reduce stigma and raise awareness about how to care for people living with HIV.

Poverty on the Rise in CIS Countries as Global Economic Crisis Bites

Moscow, Russia, July 2009-Development progress in the Commonwealth of Independent States has declined, in part as a result of the on-going global economic and financial crisis. The Millennium Development Goals Report 2009, launched in Geneva by UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, says that in almost all areas, the two groups of countries that are part of the CIS—one in Asia and the other in Europe—have experienced a very different pace of progress. Read: Russian Language Version of Article Read: Millenium Development Goals Report 2009

Radioactive Waste Threatens Central Asia

Geneva, Switzerland, June 2009-Radioactive waste at hundreds of sites in Central Asia threatens the region with an environmental catastrophe, experts at an international forum on the issue said. More than 800 million tons of radioactive and toxic waste—a legacy of the former Soviet Union’s nuclear arsenal—sit in precarious dump sites with little oversight. In response to the ongoing hazard, the United Nations Development Programme organized the forum to develop a coordinated response with regional partners.

Regional Workshop on Programming in Support of Anti-corruption Agencies

Bratislava, Slovak Republic, 30 June - 1 July 2009 - Contries in Eastern Europe and the CIS are facing significant challenges in tackling corruption. After having ratified the United Nations Convention Against Corruption (UNCAC), many of them have established specialized anti-corruption agencies (ACAs), and UNDP is sometimes called upon to help. However, these institutions are not only confronted with the complex issues of corruption, but as part of a country’s public system may suffer from the usual failings of post-communist administrations, such as lack of resources, vague mandates, poor coordination, defficient planning and performance monitoring, politicization, structural inefficiencies, lack of well-trained and qualified staff. With its significant track record both in supporting anti-corruption policies, as well as institutional development, UNDP is uniquely placed to support ACAs with regard to both technical and functional capacities that they need.

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Regional Impact of Financial Crisis Discussed in Development and Transition

Bratislava, Slovak Republic, 1 July 2009-With the financial crisis hitting Central and Eastern Europe harder than any other region of the world, the eurozone should be expanded eastward, argues Anders Åslund in the July issue of Development and Transition. Video: Discussion of Regional Impact of Economic Crisis Read: Development and Transition

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The lectures will be organized jointly by the European Commission, United Nations Development Programme and partner universities. Human Rights Hotline Records 92 Cases Chişinău, Moldova, 29 September 2009-Recently, police in Moldova arrested a young man. According to the youth, after interrogation without a lawyer or other advocate present, police then beat him until he was unconscious. The youth said he awoke the next day in the street with a fractured rib. His mother said she sought answers from the police but was instead fined 200 lei “for not keeping any eye on her son.” Croatia Takes on Global Warming, "Now is the Time" says Croatian President Zagreb, Croatia, September 2009-Croatia aims to lower its carbon footprint, save more than $1.3 billion and preserve the landscape that brings more than 10 million tourists per year with an ambitious program to cut national energy consumption. The conservation efforts are a part of the Balkan nation's assessment of how climate change will shape its future. In support of those efforts, the United Nations Development Programme and its partners have also published a report, “A Climate for Change” - UNDP Croatia 2008 Human Development Report: Climate change and its impacts on society: http://www.undp.hr/show.jsp?page=103395, on the impact of climate change on human development in Croatia. Eastern Turkey Becomes Tourist Destination Çoruh Valley, Turkey, September 2009-Turkey’s Eastern Anatolia is a long way from tourism hotspots such as the Aegean and Mediterranean coasts. Even so, tourists—more than 1,400 in the past two years— are now finding their way to a remote area that has become an eco-tourism gem despite ongoing plans for dam projects in the region. For now, though, the Çoruh region near the city of Erzurum draws power from tourists rather than hydro-electric sources. Georgia Earthquake Shakes Up Response Strategies Tbilisi, Georgia, September 2009-A powerful recent earthquake in northern Georgia, though causing no deaths and few injuries, helped provide key information that will help with preparing for future disasters. Two days after the 6.2 Richter scale earthquake, representatives from the Georgian government, United Nations, international organizations and NGOs met to discuss lessons learned during the on-going emergency response. The particpants convened as part of a United Nations Development Programme-facilitated think-tank organized to discuss the earthquake and assess preparedness and emergency responses. UNDP Bratislava Regional Centre Staff Help Environment with Tree Planting Chropov, Slovak Republic, September 2009—In a small village 97 km from Bratislava, United Nations Development Programme staff members and their families took part in a tree planting, deepening the roots between the UNDP and the Slovak Republic. A part of UNDP’s Green Office Initiative, the event also contributed to improving the environment, compensating for and reducing UNDP Bratislava Regional Center’s carbon footprint and building team spirit. Video: UNDP Tree Planting in Western Slovakia WaterWiki Goes with the Flow of Knowledge Bratislava, Slovak Republic, September 2009-There are a virtual sea of wikis related to water online. The United Nations Development Programme in Europe and CIS has developed its own contribution as well—WaterWiki.net. The three-year old WaterWiki has recently been relaunched as a global platform for all UN agencies active in the water sector. The aim is to compliment rather than double the work of other water wikis while focusing on policy and development-related aspects. Video: WaterWiki.net Compared to other Water Wikis Preventing HIV/STI Among Uniformed Services in Ukraine Kiev, Ukraine, September 2009-More than 600,000 members of Ukraine’s armed forces and law-enforcement agencies have benefitted from a programme to help reduce HIV/AIDS infections in the country. Ukraine has the highest levels of HIV/AIDS infections in Europe. Funded by the European Commission and implemented by the United Nations Development Programme and other organizations, the HIV/STI awareness programme is part of a broader goal to reduce the impact of HIV/AIDS on Ukraine’s society and economy. Nuclear Testing Legacy Lingers in Kazakhstan Astana, Kazakhstan, August 2009 — On the 60^th anniversary of the first Soviet nuclear test in Kazakhstan, the region continues to be harmed by fallout from the bomb blasts. An estimated 1,300,000 people in the region suffered problems as a result of the testing. Communities near the Semipalatinsk site also suffered economically when the Soviet Army, which conducted the tests, withdrew in 1991. Now, several programmes are in place to help the locals find new life. Moldovan Migrants Look for New Opportunities Due to Global Crisis Moscow, Russia, August 2009-Until recently, Moldovan Viaraka Tsaralunga worked with her sons at a lumber yard near St. Petersburg, Russia. Tough economic times, however, led to all foreign workers at the lumber yard being let go. Mrs. Tsaralunga and her sons, like many Moldovans working abroad, had to quickly find new options at a time of diminishing opportunities due to the global economic crisis. Global Economic Crisis Hits Hard for Kyrgyzstan Migrants Moscow, Russia, August 2009-Aida Elbeidyeva is one of many from Kyrgyzstan working abroad and sending money home. But Elbeidyeva, like many migrants, has seen her income drop as the global economic slowdown has setback both families and broader social progress. New Telephone Hotline To Help With Torture Cases in Moldova Chisnau, Moldova, July 2009-With allegations of election-related police brutality a hot topic in Moldova, a new hotline service for torture cases is in place just ahead of new elections. The telephone hotline at the Centre for Human Rights enables torture victims and witnesses to anonymously report incidents and receive free legal advice. Albanian Students Gain Computer, Information Technology Skills Durrës, Albania, July 2009-With Albania at the lower end of a digital divide in the Western Balkans, a multinational programme is in place to help bridge that information technology gap. The project provides the country’s primary and secondary schools with modern computer labs, high-speed, reliable Internet access and training in information technology skills. It also allows them to become part of a global learning network at a time Albania lags behind some its neighbors. Video: Bridging the Digital Divide in Albania Armenians Wait for Better Times as Global Slowdown Hits Home Moscow, Russia, 1 August 2009-Vera Mkrtumyan is going the extra distance because of the global financial crisis, commuting six hours a day in search of better pay. Meanwhile, her family waits, hoping to return to Armenia but stuck in Russia until better times arrive. “Money is needed everywhere …to get new professions, to smart small businesses,” Mrs. Mkrtumyan said. Jobs Hard to Get as Economic Slump Hits Slovakia Bratislava, Slovak Republic, July 2009-Boris Jager represents the new face of migration in Slovakia and in Europe and the CIS. A former machine operator in Great Britain, he faced worsening economic conditions and a tough labor market in Great Britain due to the global economic slowdown. So like many Slovaks, he headed home after three years there, joining the ranks of those adding new pressures on economically stressed governments throughout Europe and the former Soviet republics, the Commonwealth of Independent States. US First Lady Michelle Obama visits Russian Orthodox HIV/AIDS programme in Moscow Moscow, Russia, July 2009-US First Lady Michelle Obama visited the St. Dimitry Sisterhood Medical Nurses College in Moscow, which conducts a HIV-positive people care programme in partnership with the United Nations Development Programme. While there, she stressed the need for more information and education to reduce stigma and raise awareness about how to care for people living with HIV. Poverty on the Rise in CIS Countries as Global Economic Crisis Bites Moscow, Russia, July 2009-Development progress in the Commonwealth of Independent States has declined, in part as a result of the on-going global economic and financial crisis. The Millennium Development Goals Report 2009, launched in Geneva by UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, says that in almost all areas, the two groups of countries that are part of the CIS—one in Asia and the other in Europe—have experienced a very different pace of progress. Read: Russian Language Version of Article Read: Millenium Development Goals Report 2009 Radioactive Waste Threatens Central Asia Geneva, Switzerland, June 2009-Radioactive waste at hundreds of sites in Central Asia threatens the region with an environmental catastrophe, experts at an international forum on the issue said. More than 800 million tons of radioactive and toxic waste—a legacy of the former Soviet Union’s nuclear arsenal—sit in precarious dump sites with little oversight. In response to the ongoing hazard, the United Nations Development Programme organized the forum to develop a coordinated response with regional partners. Regional Workshop on Programming in Support of Anti-corruption Agencies Bratislava, Slovak Republic, 30 June - 1 July 2009 - Contries in Eastern Europe and the CIS are facing significant challenges in tackling corruption. After having ratified the United Nations Convention Against Corruption (UNCAC), many of them have established specialized anti-corruption agencies (ACAs), and UNDP is sometimes called upon to help. However, these institutions are not only confronted with the complex issues of corruption, but as part of a country’s public system may suffer from the usual failings of post-communist administrations, such as lack of resources, vague mandates, poor coordination, defficient planning and performance monitoring, politicization, structural inefficiencies, lack of well-trained and qualified staff. With its significant track record both in supporting anti-corruption policies, as well as institutional development, UNDP is uniquely placed to support ACAs with regard to both technical and functional capacities that they need. Europe & CIS Democratic Governance » Public administration reform and anti-corruption Regional Impact of Financial Crisis Discussed in Development and Transition Bratislava, Slovak Republic, 1 July 2009-With the financial crisis hitting Central and Eastern Europe harder than any other region of the world, the eurozone should be expanded eastward, argues Anders Åslund in the July issue of Development and Transition. 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