UNDP in the news

Beekeeping in St. Thomas featured for “One Day On Earth” on 11.11.11

Dec 2 2011

On November 11th,  2011, across the planet, an incredible number of persons recorded the human experience for a 24-hour period and contributed their voice to the second annual global day of media creation called One Day on Earth. UNDP Jamaica participated by documenting an empowering project for youth in St. Thomas Parish who are gaining a new livelihood through Beekeeping.

“Building Political Will to End Gender-Based Violence” – Regional Consultation of Parliamentarians held in Kingston

Nov 10 2011

 

Regional Parliamentarians came together at the Terra Nova Hotel in Kingston, Jamaica to look at ways in which they can lead policy and community interventions to end violence against women and girls. Themed, "Building Political Will to End Gender-Based Violence", the November 9-10 meeting is one of the initiatives in support of the UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon's UNiTE to End Violence against Women Campaign.

 

World population reaches landmark 7 billion. State of the World Population Report 2011 launched

Nov 3 2011

On October 31, 2011 the world population officially reached 7 billion. Speaking at the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) launch of the State of the World Population 2011 Report at the Victoria Jubilee Hospital in downtown Kingston, Jamaica, Dr. Arun Kashyap, United Nations (UN) Resident Coordinator and UNDP Resident Representative in Jamaica, said "The focus should not so much be on the number of people though the number matters, but rather he said " How people consume resources matters a lot more"

New United Nations Resident Coordinator pledges support for inclusive Development and a viable, "Green" Economy in Jamaica

Oct 26 2011

Dr. Arun Kashyap, newly arrived United Nations Resident Coordinator and UNDP Resident Representative in presenting his credentials to Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs & Foreign Trade, Dr. the Hon. Kenneth Baugh, gave his assurance of the continued commitment of the United Nations Country Team to assist Jamaica to achieve inclusive development.