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

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

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

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

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

Strengthening the capacity in Renewable Energy for Central America: Report of the First National Forum on Small-Scale Renewable Energy in Belize

The Following is a summarized report of the first national forum on small scale renewable energy in Belize held on the sixth of July, 2001 at Belize City, Belize. This First National Forum on Small Scale Renewable Energy in Belize took place under the patronage of the Global Environment Facility (GEF) through the United Nations Development Program (UNDP), which is implementing the program on Strengthening the Capacity in Renewable Energy for Central America (FOCER). The experiences and ideas discussed in this report shall enrich the initiatives undertaken as part of the contribution towards the development of a healthy energy mix in Belize. You are invited to take advantage of this most recent version of the present situation regarding renewable energy in Belize, as discussed by most of its major players

United Nations Development Programme & Climate Change Adaptation - A Quarterly Update of Activities

The newsletter includes updates on projects, performance indicators, impacts and results, and policy and mainstreaming announcements on UNDP's activities around the world in support of climate change adaptation

Blending Climate Finance Through National Climate Funds: A Guidebook for the Design and Establishment of National Funds to Achieve Climate Change Priorities

The guidebook provides an overview of NCFs and outlines six key components that are critical for the effective design and establishment of an NCF. It also presents a method for consolidating the decisions around these components into a term sheet that can help to facilitate stakeholder engagement for a robust and transparent design process

UNDP Briefing Note on Adaptation to Climate Change: Doing Development Differently

The document outlines UNDP's adaptation services and UNDP-GEF's adaptation portfolio that comprises 21 national, regional and global projects taking place in 45 countries