UNDP in Nepal

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Conserving vultures for healthier environment [09-07-2010]

The number of vultures have plummeted at an alarming rate in South Asia over the past decade. The oriental white-rumped vulture population has declined by 99.9% over the last 15-years and so have the other species. Scientists have identified the principal cause of vulture decline as extensive use of veterinary drug ‘diclofenac’ on cattle to reduce pain and swelling.
Conserving vultures for healthier environment
New Anti Retroviral Treatment (ART) Service Centres in Tanahun and Dailekh [09-07-2010]
With the opening of new ART service centres in Tanahun and Dailekh, it is hoped that the work load in the Western Regional Hospital in Pokhara and the Midwest Regional Hospital in Surkhet will be reduced. Also, the People Living with HIV (PLHIV) in Tanahun, Dailekh and the adjoining districts will have easier access to health services.
New Anti Retroviral Treatment (ART) Service  Centres  in Tanahun and Dailekh

News Updates

Nepal Trade Integration Strategy (NTIS) launched
[09-07-2010] - News
Nepal Trade Integration Strategy (NTIS) launched
The strategy clearly suggests 19 priority export potentials for Nepal. Among them, the suggested 7 agro-based products include large cardamom, ginger, honey, lentils, tea, noodles, medicinal and essential oils. Similarly, the suggested 5 industrial products include handmade paper, silver jewelry, iron and steel, pashmina and wool products.
Nepal hosts Asia workshop to help poorest countries make most of world trade
[09-07-2010] - News
Nepal hosts Asia workshop to help poorest countries make most of world trade
The participants who are at different stages of accessing the Enhanced Integrated Framework (EIF) capacity development for trade window discussed on the tools that they needed to tackle major obstacles to trade so as to promote economic growth, sustainable development and bring greater prosperity to the wider population.
Global Open Day for Women and Peace in Nepal
[09-07-2010] - News
Global Open Day for Women and Peace in Nepal
The Global Open Day for Women and Peace was organized on 11 June 2010 in Nepal to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the UN Security Council Resolution 1325 (2000) on Women, Peace and Security, which focuses on women’s participation in decision-making in peace-processes, prevention of violence against women in conflict and post-conflict settings, and on provision of justice to victims.
From cantonment to careers
[03-06-2010] - News
From cantonment to careers
Under the rehabilitation programme, four sectoral packages have been designed which include vocational skills training, micro-enterprise development, health related training and education. The dischargees are eligible to sign up for rehabilitation packages for up-to 12 months. Funds for the rehabilitation are provided by the UN Peace Fund for Nepal, which is supported by the Government of Denmark, Norway, the United Kingdom, Canada and Switzerland and also the UN Peace Fund.
 
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