UNDP Archives

September 6, 2024

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The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Sri Lanka in collaboration with the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE), Ceylon Chamber of Commerce (CCC), United Nations Global Compact Network Sri Lanka (CNSL), and the UN Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UNESCAP), recently hosted a two-day workshop as part of the Sustainable Finance Week […]

September 3, 2024

A high-level delegation from the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), led by Resident Representative Stefan Liller, met with Syeda Rizwana Hasan, the Environment, Forest, and Climate Change, and Water Resources Advisor, at her office in the Bangladesh Secretariat on 1 September 2024 Sunday. The secretary of the environment ministry. Farhina Ahmed and other senior officials […]

April 29, 2024

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Sri Lanka and the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish a partnership aimed at leveraging Sri Lanka’s capital markets for sustainable financing. This collaboration is intended to support and encourage private sector stewardship and embed sustainability as an important element of business […]

November 22, 2023

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‘Delivering Change #EndSGBV’ campaign kickstarts in the lead up to the 16 Days of Activism to stand against Sexual and Gender Based Violence Violence against women and girls (VAWG) is one of the most widespread, persistent and devastating human rights violations in our world today and remains largely unreported due to the […]

September 12, 2023

Aspire to Innovate-a2i of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the ICT Division of the Bangladesh Government jointly launched a global campaign called ‘Zero Digital Divide’ on 09 September 2023, at the BCC Auditorium of the ICT Tower, Dhaka, with an aim to eradicate digital inequality globally. Mr. Zunaid Ahmed Palak, […]

May 16, 2023

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United Nations Development Program (UNDP) has recently entrusted Lanka Hydraulic Institute (LHI) to conduct a hydro-engineering study and prepare a detailed design for a coastal protection structure in West Point, Monrovia Liberia. Threatened by global climatic change, West Point, Monrovia experiences coastal erosion and shoreline retreat which affects Monrovians’ fishery-based livelihoods of […]

January 27, 2023

COVID-19 has brought unprecedented challenges to our society and the planet and has affected the progress achieved since 2015. Samsung and UNDP are working on getting back on track for the full implementation of the 2030 Agenda. Innovative partnerships can mobilize commitments and actions to address these new challenges and accelerate the […]

September 12, 2022

Colombo, Sri Lanka, 9 September 2022: Amana Bank recently partnered with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Sri Lanka, to channel support through the recently launched ‘Private Sector Giving Facility for Emergency Relief’, initiated towards overcoming the rising challenge of severe medical and food supply shortages due to the ongoing economic […]

August 30, 2022

The SDG Impact Standards were also introduced to the Sri Lankan market to guide investors and enterprises on integrating sustainability and the SDGs into management practices Colombo, August 30, 2022: The Government of Sri Lanka and UNDP in Sri Lanka today announced the launch of the Sri Lanka SDG Investor Map (the Map), a […]

February 3, 2022

Global Solutions, an event management company based in Akkaraipattu, has launched Dlight – its range of fresh fruit juices, cordials and beverages. What started out as the ultimate service provider for various types of events has now diversified its portfolio of offerings to include a delicious range of food and beverages. […]

Advancing Sustainability in the Private Sector Through Innovative Financing Solutions (Sustainable Finance Week for Private Sector in Colombo).

UNDP and French Delegations Meet with Environment and Water Resources Advisor

Signing of MoU between UNDP and the Colombo Stock Exchange

Uber partners with UNDP Sri Lanka to raise awareness against Sexual and Gender Based Violence

Zero Digital Divide Campaign Launched to Eradicate Digital Inequality

Lanka Hydraulic Institute (LHI) is to export hydro-engineering services to Liberia

Samsung and UNDP help achieve the 2030 Agenda through SGG App

Amana Bank partners with UNDP Sri Lanka for emergency relief

Government of Sri Lanka and UNDP Map Out SDG Investment for Private Sector to Support Recovery

Global Solutions launches its beverage brand – Dlight, to create unforgettable events!