http://europeandcis.undp.org Stay in touch with the latest development issues from Eastern Europe, Central Asia, Caucasus, and Western CIS. Stories with a human face. en-us UNDP in Europe & CIS UNDP in Europe & CIS no Stay in touch with the latest development issues from Eastern Europe, Central Asia, Caucasus, and Western CIS. Stories with a human face. Stay in touch with the latest development issues from Eastern Europe, Central Asia, Caucasus, and Western CIS. Stories with a human face. http://km.undp.sk/images/feed/Moldova Biomass FInal.mpg.png http://europeandcis.undp.org UNDP in Europe & CISGovernment & Organizations/Regionalblythe.fraser@undp.org In the shadow of the Aral Sea in Karakalpakstan, drug-resistant tuberculosis (TB) rates have been getting worse. United Nations Volunteers and UNDP are working with local communities to beat TB and raise living standards too. Sun, 20 May 2012 22:00:00 GMT 00:07:52 United Nations Volunteers no tuberculosis, TB, Uzbekistan, Karakalpakstan, UNV, volunteers Volunteers help address tuberculosis in Karakalpakstan In the shadow of the Aral Sea in Karakalpakstan, drug-resistant tuberculosis (TB) rates have been getting worse. United Nations Volunteers and UNDP are working with local communities to beat TB and raise living standards too. blythe.fraser@undp.org After peace came to Montenegro, UNDP partnered with the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) to help the national defence forces decommission outdated weaponry and develop safe management of ammunition stockpiles. More than 1,000 heavy weapons and 480 tons of ammunition were recycled. Modernized storage facilities have been constructed. Sun, 13 May 2012 22:00:00 GMT 00:01:50 UNDP in Montenegro no security, UNDP, OSCE, Montenegro, weapons, safety Montenegro: Defense reform brings greater security After peace came to Montenegro, UNDP partnered with the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) to help the national defence forces decommission outdated weaponry and develop safe management of ammunition stockpiles. More than 1,000 heavy weapons and 480 tons of ammunition were recycled. Modernized storage facilities have been constructed. blythe.fraser@undp.org New national laws and policies guarantee the rights of people with disabilities and offer a quota system to boost their employment. Much of the credit for advocating these advancements goes to organizations of people with disabilities, who have used UNDP support to build capacities as effective advocates for change. Tue, 10 Apr 2012 22:00:00 GMT 00:02:50 United Nations Development Programme in Serbia no Serbia, human rights, employment, disabilities, people with disabilities, policies, equality, social inclusion, poverty, opportunities Serbia: Creating opportunities for people with disabilities New national laws and policies guarantee the rights of people with disabilities and offer a quota system to boost their employment. Much of the credit for advocating these advancements goes to organizations of people with disabilities, who have used UNDP support to build capacities as effective advocates for change. blythe.fraser@undp.org The Kamchatka peninsula , far east of Russia, is home to steaming geysers, simmering volcanoes, snow-capped mountains and a wide variety of plants and animals. The rare Steller’s sea eagle soars through its skies, while the only population of sea otters in the Western Pacific finds shelter along its coast. Through a UNDP-GEF programme in Kamchatka, more effective management of natural parks and protected areas, and new livelihood resources for local communities have helped spur economic development and the adoption of better conservation practices. Mon, 26 Mar 2012 22:00:00 GMT 00:08:01 United Nations Development Programme in Russia no Russia, Kamchatka, biodiversity, protected areas, nature, environment, UNESCO, Pacific, conservation, Global Environment Facility, GEF, UNDP, jobs, economic development Russia: Better conservation for the environment and the economy The Kamchatka peninsula , far east of Russia, is home to steaming geysers, simmering volcanoes, snow-capped mountains and a wide variety of plants and animals. The rare Steller’s sea eagle soars through its skies, while the only population of sea otters in the Western Pacific finds shelter along its coast. Through a UNDP-GEF programme in Kamchatka, more effective management of natural parks and protected areas, and new livelihood resources for local communities have helped spur economic development and the adoption of better conservation practices. blythe.fraser@undp.org What is it like to live with HIV in Uzbekistan? Find out how the country is working to respond to the needs of people living with HIV. Tue, 21 Feb 2012 23:00:00 GMT 00:06:00 Framework Media LLC no HIV, AIDS, Uzbekistan, UNDP, United Nations, health, human rights Living with HIV in Uzbekistan What is it like to live with HIV in Uzbekistan? Find out how the country is working to respond to the needs of people living with HIV. blythe.fraser@undp.org A kindergarten in Ermoclia is the first public building in the Stefan Voda district to be heated with energy produced from agricultural waste as part of UNDP's Energy and Biomass project. Tue, 07 Feb 2012 23:00:00 GMT 00:03:30 UNDP in Europe and CIS no Moldova, biomass, renewable energy, public buildings, UNDP, green Green kindergarten just beginning for renewable energy in Moldova A kindergarten in Ermoclia is the first public building in the Stefan Voda district to be heated with energy produced from agricultural waste as part of UNDP's Energy and Biomass project. blythe.fraser@undp.org Isolda Kitesashvili became a farmer to help her family out of extreme poverty. She was over 50 and did not expect much success. Isolda was surprised to find agriculture professionals ready to help her become a successful farmer. With assistance from an agriculture centre, established with support from UNDP, Isolda’s fruit garden is now a model site where people come to learn about new farming methods. Watch how farmers are benefiting from agriculture centres. Sun, 18 Dec 2011 23:00:00 GMT 00:05:06 UNDP no Georgia, poverty, agriculture, UNDP, farmers Seeds of knowledge Isolda Kitesashvili became a farmer to help her family out of extreme poverty. She was over 50 and did not expect much success. Isolda was surprised to find agriculture professionals ready to help her become a successful farmer. With assistance from an agriculture centre, established with support from UNDP, Isolda’s fruit garden is now a model site where people come to learn about new farming methods. Watch how farmers are benefiting from agriculture centres. blythe.fraser@undp.org The municipality of Lugansk took an environmental hotspot - a landfill with over three million tons of waste - and turned it into an opportunity. They cleaned it up, established a system to capture the methane emitted from the landfill, and are now burning the methane gas as a way to reduce overall green house gas emissions. In the future, it could also be used to generate electricity for local use. Wed, 26 Oct 2011 22:00:00 GMT 00:07:15 UNDP in Europe and CIS no Ukraine, Lugansk, CO2, carbon market, climate change, Kyoto Protocal, clean development Breath of fresh air for Lugansk, Ukraine The municipality of Lugansk took an environmental hotspot - a landfill with over three million tons of waste - and turned it into an opportunity. They cleaned it up, established a system to capture the methane emitted from the landfill, and are now burning the methane gas as a way to reduce overall green house gas emissions. In the future, it could also be used to generate electricity for local use. blythe.fraser@undp.org From creation to the catwalk - See how the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Turkey and the Swedish International Development Agency (SIDA) are supporting hundreds of women from South East Anatolia to become fashion entrepreneurs, forming and owning their own cooperative. Only three percent of women in this region are engaged in paid labour. In a pro bono partnership with key fashion designers and Turkey’s leading retailer, MUDO, nearly 150 women are being trained in business skills, like sales and marketing, and in technical skills such as design, cutting and sewing. The women draw inspiration for their designs from traditional regional motifs. The collection Argande – the name of a beautiful goddess and ruler of ancient Mesopotamia – has become a regular at Turkey's fashion week. Thu, 29 Sep 2011 22:00:00 GMT 00:10:11 UNDP in Turkey no Argande, women, jobs, fashion, Turkey, South East Anatolia, UNDP Argande: Fashion for development? From creation to the catwalk - See how the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Turkey and the Swedish International Development Agency (SIDA) are supporting hundreds of women from South East Anatolia to become fashion entrepreneurs, forming and owning their own cooperative. Only three percent of women in this region are engaged in paid labour. In a pro bono partnership with key fashion designers and Turkey’s leading retailer, MUDO, nearly 150 women are being trained in business skills, like sales and marketing, and in technical skills such as design, cutting and sewing. The women draw inspiration for their designs from traditional regional motifs. The collection Argande – the name of a beautiful goddess and ruler of ancient Mesopotamia – has become a regular at Turkey's fashion week. blythe.fraser@undp.org Funded by the European Union (EU), UNDP in Uzbekistan works with local communities on local development projects. In many communities, drinking water is the number one priority. See how community members work together on local infrastructure projects. Thu, 15 Sep 2011 22:00:00 GMT 00:05:45 UNDP in Uzbekistan no Uzbekistan, UNDP, local development, community development, infrastructure, water, participatory development, European Union, EU Water for communities, Uzbekistan Funded by the European Union (EU), UNDP in Uzbekistan works with local communities on local development projects. In many communities, drinking water is the number one priority. See how community members work together on local infrastructure projects. blythe.fraser@undp.org UNDP human development expert Andrey Ivanov at TEDx Bratislava: Is there is difference between human development? Sun, 04 Sep 2011 22:00:00 GMT 00:13:48 TEDx Bratislava, Andrey Ivanov no human development, TED, TED talk, Andrey Ivanov, sustainable development, poverty, social inclusion Is economic growth the same as development? TEDx Bratislava UNDP human development expert Andrey Ivanov at TEDx Bratislava: Is there is difference between human development? blythe.fraser@undp.org Montenegro, together with neighbours in the Dinaric Arc, is developing nature based tourism. The "Via Dinarica" is a corridor passing through beautiful scenery, traditional villages and a wealth of cultural heritage. UNDP is supporting national partners as they attract tourists and create employment for local people. The 'Via Dinarica' initiative has an excellent chance to stimulate regional cooperation, promote stability in the region and to secure local economic development through responsible planning and use of natural resources. Wed, 31 Aug 2011 22:00:00 GMT 00:06:42 UNDP in Montenegro no UNDP, Montenegro, eco-tourism, regional cooperation, environmental sustainability, Dinaric Arc, Adriatic Coast Via Dinarica Montenegro, together with neighbours in the Dinaric Arc, is developing nature based tourism. The "Via Dinarica" is a corridor passing through beautiful scenery, traditional villages and a wealth of cultural heritage. UNDP is supporting national partners as they attract tourists and create employment for local people. The 'Via Dinarica' initiative has an excellent chance to stimulate regional cooperation, promote stability in the region and to secure local economic development through responsible planning and use of natural resources. blythe.fraser@undp.org Yuri Afanasiev, UNDP Resident Coordinator in Bosnia and Herzegovina talks about the lack of change in the country, its socio economic challenges, its future and the need for long-term perspective and hope. Tue, 02 Aug 2011 22:00:00 GMT 00:02:15 UNDP in Europe and CIS no Yuri Afanasiev on Bosnia and Herzegovina Yuri Afanasiev, UNDP Resident Coordinator in Bosnia and Herzegovina talks about the lack of change in the country, its socio economic challenges, its future and the need for long-term perspective and hope. blythe.fraser@undp.org Lighting efficiency is becoming a more important topic as electricity prices rise, and utility standards are crucial for integrating the economies of Russia and the European Union. Together with Vladislav Arnaoudov from Mitsubishi UFJ Morgan Stanley, UNDP's John O'Brien talks about lighting efficiency in Russia, and the need for unifying standards with the European Union. Sat, 25 Jun 2011 22:00:00 GMT 00:24:58 Voice of Russia no energy efficiency, Russia, lighting efficiency, climate change, European Union, electricity prices Radio interview with Voice of Russia: UNDP's John O'Brien on lighting efficiency Lighting efficiency is becoming a more important topic as electricity prices rise, and utility standards are crucial for integrating the economies of Russia and the European Union. Together with Vladislav Arnaoudov from Mitsubishi UFJ Morgan Stanley, UNDP's John O'Brien talks about lighting efficiency in Russia, and the need for unifying standards with the European Union. blythe.fraser@undp.org Three homeless men in Moscow tell their stories of life on the street. Thu, 16 Jun 2011 22:00:00 GMT 00:08:26 UNDP in Europe and CIS no Russia, Moscow, homeless, poverty, social exclusion, social inclusion Homeless in Russia Three homeless men in Moscow tell their stories of life on the street. blythe.fraser@undp.org Jens Wandel talks about UNDP priorities for 2011 in Europe and the Commonwealth of Independent States, key development issues for the region, and how to improve UNDP as an organization. Jens Wandel is the UNDP Deputy Regional Bureau Director for Europe and the CIS, and Director of the Bratislava Regional Centre. Mon, 31 Jan 2011 23:00:00 GMT 00:01:53 UNDP in Europe and CIS no Jens Wandel, green development, development, UNDP, Europe, CIS, climate change, corruption, transparency, accountability, local development Jens Wandel - UNDP in 2011 Jens Wandel talks about UNDP priorities for 2011 in Europe and the Commonwealth of Independent States, key development issues for the region, and how to improve UNDP as an organization. Jens Wandel is the UNDP Deputy Regional Bureau Director for Europe and the CIS, and Director of the Bratislava Regional Centre. blythe.fraser@undp.org See how civil society organizations in Ukraine have been working closely with local authorities to make sure that people with disabilities can exercise their rights to education, transport, infrastructure, public health, social support and employment. Through small grants totaling $635,908, UNDP has supported 28 local civil society organizations (CSOs) in seven regions (oblasts) of Ukraine that promote human rights of people with disabilities. Tue, 07 Dec 2010 23:00:00 GMT 00:06:37 UNDP in Ukraine no Ukraine, UNDP, human rights, people with disabilities, civil society, education, employment Civil society champions rights of people with disabilities, Ukraine See how civil society organizations in Ukraine have been working closely with local authorities to make sure that people with disabilities can exercise their rights to education, transport, infrastructure, public health, social support and employment. Through small grants totaling $635,908, UNDP has supported 28 local civil society organizations (CSOs) in seven regions (oblasts) of Ukraine that promote human rights of people with disabilities. blythe.fraser@undp.org UNDP in Europe & CISnonadultStay in touch with the latest development issues from Eastern Europe, Central Asia, Caucasus, and Western CIS. Stories with a human face.