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Jobs, infrastructure and environmental rehabilitation in Haiti



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25 September - Tens of thousands of people throughout Haiti's hurricane-affected regions are in desperate need of employment. In response to this urgent need, the immediate objectives of UNDP in Haiti are creating jobs and rehabilitating infrastructure and the environment to jump start recovery. 

Community efforts can help rural poor adapt to environmental threats
8 October - Expanding nature-based enterprises can increase income for the world's rural poor. This approach, as outlined in the latest World Resources Report 2008, can also develop the rural poor's resilience to social and environmental threats such as climate change.

  • Download the report (wri.org)

    • Five communities awarded for biodiversity initiatives
    7 October - The Equator Initiative, a United Nations-led partnership that supports grassroots efforts in biodiversity conservation and poverty alleviation, announced today five communities selected to receive "special recognition" for the Equator Prize 2008.

    MDGs get a US$275 million boost from Spain, Norway and the U.K.
    25 September - The commitments will increase resources for the UN’s work in education, agricultural; culture; climate change; women; children and young people. For additional MDG-related activities:

  • World Business and Development Awards (WBDA) 2008
  • Videos: WBDA 2008 Ceremony | WBDA film
  • MDG Gap Task Force Report 2008 (.pdf)

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