Tag: UNDP
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Pakistan Faces $50 Billion Financing Gap to Tackle Climate Change, UNDP Warns
UNDP Raises Alarm Over Pakistan’s Climate Financing Gap The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has issued a stark warning about Pakistan’s ability to confront climate-related challenges. Dr. Samuel Rizk, the UNDP Representative in Pakistan, stated that the country faces a severe financing gap as it scales up efforts to adapt to climate impacts, transition to…
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UNDP Warns of Multibillion-Dollar Financing Gap to Tackle Pakistan’s Climate Challenges
Introduction: A Wake-Up Call from UNDP The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has sounded a critical alarm about Pakistan’s ability to finance its climate and development agenda. Speaking in Pakistan, the UNDP Representative Dr. Samuel Rizk highlighted a sizeable financing gap that threatens to slow progress on climate resilience, green growth, and vulnerable communities’ well-being.…
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UNDP warns Pakistan faces a $50B financing gap for climate action
Overview: A looming financing gap for Pakistan’s climate agenda Pakistan is confronting a daunting obstacle in its climate and development journey: a multi‑billion financing gap. The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has highlighted that without a substantial and sustained inflow of funds, the country risks falling short on urgent climate resilience measures, sustainable energy projects,…
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Sida Somalia Aid Controversy: Secrets and Deportations
Summary of the allegations During the week, Swedish public broadcaster Ekot reported that in December 2023 Sweden reached a confidential agreement with Somalia. The plan allegedly redirected 100 million kronor from Sida’s aid budget to projects close to the Somali prime minister, in return for two Swedish citizens who were forcibly deported to Somalia. The…
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Sida’s Aid to Somalia Under Scrutiny: Secret Deal and Deportations
Overview: A Suspicious Turn in Swedish Aid to Somalia In December 2023, Sweden’s aid agency Sida reportedly became involved in a confidential agreement with Somalia. According to a Swedish public radio report, 100 million kronor set aside for development aid were redirected toward projects closely associated with the Somali prime minister’s administration. The stated quid…
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Sida’s Somalia Aid Controversy: Sweden’s Secret 100m Switch and Deportation Links
Overview of the controversy surrounding Sweden’s aid to Somalia In a development cycle that has raised eyebrows among aid observers, reports suggest Sweden’s aid agency, Sida, was involved in a December 2023 agreement with Somalia that reportedly kept the terms confidential. The plan allegedly redirected roughly 100 million kronor from Sweden’s development budget toward initiatives…