Pesticide Residues Research

Background paper describing the UNDP's response to four project proposals submitted by the IAEA and FAO regarding pesticide research, training, residues, and integrated pest control. Also contains a comment on the paper from FAO. Agenda item presented at TAC Fifth Meeting, January - February 1973

Hijras/transgender women in India: HIV, human rights and social exclusion

The focus of this Transgender Issue Brief is to summarize the various issues faced by Hijras and transgender women in India by using the social exclusion framework, and to highlight the relation between this exclusion and vulnerability to HIV and other health risks

Assessment of Development Results: Evaluation of UNDP Contribution - Lao PDR

This report presents an independent country level evaluation conducted by the UNDP Evaluation Office in 2010. The evaluation examines the strategic relevance and positioning of UNDP support and contributions to the development of Lao PDR under the present UNDP country programme 2007-2011. The report assesses the results of UNDP interventions under various thematic areas and makes forward-looking recommendations for the next country programme starting in 2012

A Study of Socio-Economic Approaches to Mine Action

The Study of Socio-Economic Approaches to Mine Action aims to develop straightforward guidelines for the planning and evaluation of mine action programmes. Guidelines that put centre stage human, social, economic and environmental indicators for mine action and their role within wider emergency and development humanitarian interventions

United Nations Development Program: Small Arms Reduction Programme (SARP) for the Great Lakes Region

This assessment report shows that SARP has faced considerable political and logistical difficulties during its two years of operation. As a result, there is little doubt that the delivery rate has been low for a project of this size. There are a number of reasons for this that relate to the original programme design, the political situation, the role of UNDP COs, the involvement of other international actors, the management of the programme and the role of BCPR

Japan Supports the Extension of Regional Initiative for Sustainable Economy (RISE) Programme

In continuation of its generous support to the Regional Initiative for Sustainable Economy Programme, known as RISE, the Government of Japan has agreed to extend the duration of the programme until June 2007. This USD 12.7-million programme is fully funded by the Government of Japan under the Peace Building Grant Aid scheme, and has been in operation in Balkh, Nangarhar and Kandahar provinces. The actual implementation of the RISE activities started in March 2006 initially for the period of one year, and was recently extended until June 2007. The Japanese contribution will enable the Afghan government and international stakeholders to continue efforts for the development of rural and urban economies in Afghanistan

Small Arms Reduction Programme (SARP) for the Great Lakes Region

The proliferation of small arms and light weapons (SALW) in the Great Lakes Region (GLR) of Africa has exacerbated conflicts in Burundi, Rwanda, Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Sudan, Angola, Congo-Brazzaville and elsewhere in the region. Small arms availability has also aggravated the degree of violence by increasing the lethality and duration of hostilities, and the resulting culture of violence has obstructed peace efforts and delayed the launching of economic and social recovery in post-war societies in the region. Until very recently, governments in the region have lacked the capacity to deal with illicit supplies and trafficking, and even now, their capacity is limited. The lack of alternative livelihoods for those who are involved in armed groups, as well as general insecurity, have meant that individuals and groups are reluctant to surrender the weapons in their possession

Regional cooperation in chemical fertilizer

A report from the joint UNIDO/ESCAP Priority Project on Regional Co-operation in Chemical Fertilizer Production and Distribution, financed by UNDP as RAS/74/045 and conducted in the ESCAP region during 1975The report titled "Regional Cooperation in Chemical Fertilizer" from the joint UNIDO/ESCAP priority project, financed by UNDP as RAS/74/045, focuses on the production and distribution of chemical fertilizers in the ESCAP region during 1975. It highlights the following key areas: 1. Regional Collaboration: Emphasizes the importance of cooperation among countries in the ESCAP region to enhance the production and distribution of chemical fertilizers. 2. Economic Benefits: Discusses the potential economic advantages of regional cooperation, including cost reduction and increased efficiency. 3. Challenges and Solutions: Identifies the challenges faced by the fertilizer industry in the region and proposes solutions to overcome these obstacles. 4. Technological Advancements: Explores the role of technology in improving fertilizer production and distribution processes. 5. Policy Recommendations: Provides policy recommendations to support regional cooperation and improve the overall effectiveness of the fertilizer industry.United Nations Development Programme (UNDP

Development of training curricula and programmes for computerized railway operations

Presents an overview of ownership and management, corporate planning and financing of the railways selected for this study. Discusses management development and training operational personnel for computerization. The application of computer technology assisting railway management in administration, planning and operations is reviewed. The systems approach to training development is introduced, this identifies the determining factors and prescribes a comprehensive methodology to follow in designing training curricula and programmes, including an evaluation model and cost-benefit analysis of human resources development