Tag Archives: United Nations Development Programme

Rural poverty in Ethiopia,and stand for stop economic superorety

April 12, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

By getuabebe Over the past two decades, the Government of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia has carried out far-reaching institutional and policy reforms to transform itself from a centrally planned, Marxist regime to the facilitator of a stable market … read more »

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Ethiopia ranks 173 out of 187 countries in human development index

April 12, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

ADDIS ABABA — The United Nations Development Program has released its 2013 Human Development Index. Despite recent economic growth, Ethiopia is still near the bottom of the index. Ethiopia ranks 173 out of 187 countries in the Human Development Index … read more »

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UN Secretary-General appoints Tegegnework Gettu of Ethiopia as new Under-Secretary-General of DGACM

March 29, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

Source: UN News Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has appointed Tegegnework Gettu of Ethiopia as the new Under-Secretary-General for General Assembly and Conference Management (DGACM), it was announced today. With about 1,200 staff at United Nations Headquarters in New York and 2,200 … read more »

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Development Improves in Ethiopia, But Just Slightly

March 15, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

ADDIS ABABA — The United Nations Development Program has released its 2013 Human Development Index. Despite recent economic growth, Ethiopia is still near the bottom of the index. Ethiopia ranks 173 out of 187 countries in the Human Development Index … read more »

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The Rise of Ethiopia’s Sole Rebels

January 1, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

Ethiopian entrepreneur Bethlehem Tilahun started Sole Rebels in 2005 in order to create jobs and sustainable prosperity in her country. Courtesy: Sole Rebels ADDIS ABABA , Jan 1 2013 (IPS) – Innovative Ethiopian footwear manufacturer Sole Rebels will open its … read more »

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Nigeria: 52 years after independence, education in shambles

October 5, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Kola Ibrahim While the Asian Tigers, many of whom started out on the journey of development at the same time as Nigeria, are busy taming the moon and befriending Mars, Nigeria tramps on in poverty, disease and illiteracy. It has … read more »

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Africa must reduce poverty and hunger – UN

May 15, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Africa needs to boost agricultural productivity and address the debilitating hunger that affects 27 percent of its population if it is to sustain its economic boom, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) said on Tuesday. African economies grew at an … read more »

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Sweden and UNDP unveil a $ 16 million partnership

December 16, 2011 by IndepthAfrica

Sweden and the UNDP have unveiled a USD 16 million umbrella agreement to support UNDP Kenya programme activities. Under this umbrella cost sharing partnership Sweden contribute 16 million dollars to the UNDP Kenya programme. The contribution will be effected over … read more »

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Zidane to visit Mali

October 18, 2011 by benim

Bamako – Retired French football star Zinedine Zidane, a United Nations goodwill ambassador, will visit Mali this week to draw attention to the nation’s efforts to fight poverty, the UN said on Monday. A UN Development Programme (UNDP) statement said … read more »

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Zidane to spotlight poverty in Mali

October 17, 2011 by benim

Bamako – Retired French football star Zinedine Zidane, a United Nations goodwill ambassador, will visit Mali this week to draw attention to the nation’s efforts to fight poverty, the UN said on Monday. A UN Development Programme (UNDP) statement said … read more »

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US ambassador attacked in Togo

January 23, 2011 by benim

Lome – Police in Togo shot dead two armed robbers after they attempted to hijack a vehicle carrying the US ambassador in the capital Lome, state television reported on Saturday. “One of the crooks was killed on the spot and … read more »

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Ethiopia tops list of African nations improving quality of life

November 5, 2010 by benim

Ethiopia ranks 157th in the annual global Human Development Report compiled by the UN Development Program (UNDP) out of 169 countries. The report said Ethiopia had made remarkable progress in the non-income dimensions of human development ranking as the 11th … read more »

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Tanzania: Situation not fit for free,fair poll,says UDSM don

October 17, 2010 by benim

A University of Dar es Salaam (UDSM) lecturer said yesterday that there was no conducive environment for Tanzania to conduct a free and fair election. Professor Samuel Mushi made the remarks at a conference on peaceful election jointly organised by … read more »

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