What is UNDP Pakistan?
What is UNDP Pakistan?
UNDP works in more than 170 countries and territories, helping to achieve the eradication of poverty and the reduction of inequalities and exclusion. We help countries develop policies, leadership skills, partnering abilities, institutional capabilities and build resilience in order to sustain development results.
Is Pakistan member of UNDP?
Pakistan officially joined the United Nations (UN) on 30 September 1947 just over a month after it came into existence….Pakistan and the United Nations.
| United Nations membership | |
|---|---|
| Represented by | Dominion of Pakistan (1947–1956) Islamic Republic of Pakistan (1956–present) |
| Membership | Full member |
| Since | 30 September 1947 |
Who is the current head of UNDP?
Administrator Achim Steiner
Administrator. Achim Steiner became UNDP Administrator on 19 June 2017. The United Nations General Assembly confirmed his appointment following his nomination by Secretary-General António Guterres. In April 2021, the General Assembly confirmed his appointment to a second four-year term beginning in June 2021.
When was UNDP established in Pakistan?
UNDP, as we know it now, was established in 1965 by the General Assembly of the United Nations.
Where is the headquarters of UNDP?
New York, NYUnited Nations Development Programme / Headquarters
Why did Pakistan join UN?
Pakistan joined the United Nations on September 30, 1947, just over a month after its independence. Pakistan is committed to a world in which upholding human dignity is the highest value and maintaining global peace a sacred duty. Pakistan envisages a world which is free of want, hunger and deprivation.
Who is the head of UNDP 2021?
Usha Rao-Monari
During meetings of the United Nations Sustainable Development Group, which are chaired by the Administrator, UNDP is represented by the Associate Administrator. The position is currently held by Usha Rao-Monari, as of 6 April 2021.
Where is the headquarter of UNDP?
Who is the head of UNDP in Pakistan?
Knut Ostby took up his position as Resident Representative of UNDP Pakistan in January 2021. Prior to his appointment in Pakistan, Knut Ostby served as Director a.i. at the UNDP Oslo Governance Centre since February 2020.
