On
the 4th February 2010, the United Nations in Libya hosted a
Development Cooperation Group (DCG) meeting at the Radisson Hotel in
Tripoli. The meeting was intended as an opportunity to promote
greater cooperation between development actors operating in Libya,
and to garner feedback from DCG members on UNDP Libya’s Country
Programme 2011-2014...
On
the 23rd January 2010, the United Nations Development Programme
(UNDP) in Libya and the General Information Authority (GIA) signed a
new project, worth almost $400,000, to develop the GIA’s capacity as
the authority charged with collecting, assimilating and analysing
national data...
On
the 31st January 2010, the United Nations Development Programme
(UNDP) in Libya, the National Centre for Infectious Diseases (NCID),
and the Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine collaborated on the
organisation of a workshop to involve key stakeholders in the
development and implementation of a national strategy for
HIV/AIDS...
The
National Centre for Infectious Diseases (NCID), United Nations
Development Programme (UNDP) in Libya and the Libyan Society for
Safe Childhood, a national NGO, cooperated in the organisation of a
workshop aimed at enhancing legal protection for children living
with HIV/AIDS. The workshop took place in Tripoli on the 23rd-24th
December, and was attended by over sixty participants, mainly from
the medical and legal professions...
On
the 30th-31st December 2009, the National Centre for Infectious
Diseases (NCID), the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in
Libya and the General People’s Committee for Education collaborated
on a workshop aimed to raise awareness on HIV/AIDS amongst teachers.
Forty-five music, sports and art teachers attended the event...
On
the 13th-15th December 2009 UNDP Libya collaborated with the African
Union Commission, the National Organisation of Libyan Youth (NOLY),
World Bank and the International Labour Organisation to organise a
workshop aimed at mobilising the African diaspora to promote youth
employment opportunities in Africa...
On
the 10-12th December 2009, the United Nations Development Programme
in Libya participated in a public awareness campaign for World AIDS
day, organised by the National Centre for Infectious Diseases (NCID)
and the Wattassemmu Charity Foundation ...
The
United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Libya, the General
People’s Committee for Education, Wattassemu Charity and the
National Committee for Upbringing, Culture and Science have
collaborated in the organization of a workshop to promote sexual
education in schools. The two-day event took place in Tripoli on the
3rd-4th of November, and involved ...
On the 18th November the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
in Libya launched its Country Programme Document exercise with a
workshop hosted in Tripoli. The workshop brought together UNDP Libya
programme staff and over 30 government officials representing 22
different General People’s Committees and government authorities...
This October, United Nations (UN) in Libya celebrated UN Day with a
number of activities taking place in the capital, including an
African music concert aimed at educating migrants on the dangers of
irregular migration, a reception for senior officials at UN House, a
two day “UN Open House” and a diplomats versus UN staff football
match...
The
United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Libya has launched
the Human Development Report 2009, entitled “Overcoming Barriers:
Human Mobility and Development,” to coincide with its celebrations
for UN Day 2009. The report was launched in Tripoli, Libya at a
press conference attracting the national and international media,
with a presentation delivered by the heads of UNDP and the
International Organization for Migration (IOM) in Libya...
The
United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Libya organized a
four-day national capacity development workshop at the Corinthia
Hotel on the 4th-7th October. The workshop represents a national
first in providing specialized training sessions in UNDP project and
programme management to national project coordinators, who manage
projects carried out by UNDP and the Libyan government, as well...
The 5th July saw the launch of a 5-day workshop, hosted by the United Nations Development Programme in Libya, the Secretariat for Education and the United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO), and aimed at offering a final review of primary and secondary school curricula in the three major disciplines of social science, engineering and economics. The event brought together 45 national consultants and 11 international consultants, who will amend and validate the...
On the 8th July 2009, the United Nations Development Programme
(UNDP) in Libya, and the National Economic Development Board (NEDB)
signed a letter of intent, covering their commitment to collaborate
in the creation of a Junior Professional Officer (JPO) programme in
Libya...
9th July 2009 marked the end of an era for the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Libya, and a new crossroads in its history, as it bade farewell to its Resident Representative, Mr. Brian Gleeson, with a reception held at UN House...
After over a year and a half of service at the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Libya, Mr. Brian Gleeson, UNDP Libya Resident Representative, will be leaving the office to take up the position of Coordinator General for remote Indigenous services in the Australian Government...
On the 8th-11th June, United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in
Libya staff members and their families attended an office retreat in
Djerba, Tunisia. The retreat was intended as an opportunity to
refocus UNDP Libya’s strategy and priorities, as well as to gain
office-wide insights into ways in which UNDP Libya can deliver
programmes more efficiently and effectively..
As part of their World Environment Day 2009 celebrations, the United
Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Libya, the Environment General
Authority, Tripoli Development Authority and the Scouts movement,
organized a large public awareness raising event in Tripoli’s famous
Green Square, entitled..
On the 4th June 2009, the United Nations Development Programme
(UNDP), Tripoli General Authority, the Environment General Authority
and the Scouts Movement kicked off World Environment Day
celebrations with a high-profile debate on Libya and other
countries’ contributions to the Copenhagen Climate Change
Conference...
UNDP Libya is proud to announce that is has signed a new project
with the Great Man Made River Water Utilisation Authority (GMMR
Water Authority), to support the establishment of a Geographical
Information System (GIS). The GIS is an advanced management tool,
designed to enhance GMMR’s access to information for improved water
resource monitoring and agricultural land use planning...
On
27th April 2009, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in
Libya was proud to collaborate with its long-standing partners, the
National Centre for Infectious Diseases (NCID), in the launch of a
workshop to train people working in outreach and behaviour change
for injecting drug users. The workshop aimed to inform workers in
this field on HIV/AIDS prevention, to provide information on modern
methods of drug rehabilitation and to...
In
commemoration of the International Day for Mine Awareness and
Assistance in Mine Action, the United Nations Development Programme
(UNDP) in Libya attended a discussion, hosted by the Anti-Mine
Association, entitled ‘Demining in Libya.’ The event brought
together key mine action stakeholders, including the Anti-Mine
Association, UNDP Libya...
In
commemoration of International Women’s Day 2009, the
United Nations
Development Programme (UNDP) in Libya hosted a high-profile
discussion on the theme ‘men and women unite to end violence against
women and girls’ at the Tripoli Preparatory College for Teachers on
11th March 2009...
On
the 19th February 2009 the United Nations Development Programme
(UNDP) in Libya hosted a meeting for all United Nations Volunteers
(UNV) and Junior Programme Officers (JPO) in Libya, held at UN
house. The event provided an opportunity for UNVs and JPOS ...
The
23rd January 2009 saw the launch of a ground-breaking workshop
bringing together senior members of the judiciary to explore methods
of guaranteeing the full legal protection and equal treatment of
people living with HIV. The workshop marked another milestone in the
United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Libya’s close
partnership with the National Centre for Infectious Diseases
(NCID)...
This January the United Nations Development
Programme (UNDP) in Libya hosted a sub-regional workshop aimed at
enhancing UNDP staff capacities for results based management. The
event, which took place in Tripoli, was attended by programme
workers from across 15 Arab states and marked...
The 18th January 2009 marked an important event for the United
Nations (UN) in Libya and its close partner, the Gaddafi Charity and
Development Foundation (GICDF), as the UN resident coordinator, Mr.
Brian Gleeson announced...
The 8th January, 2009 marked a significant date for the United
Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Libya, as it signed a new
project with the General Water Authority, (GWA), to support it in
its water management activities...
The United Nations Development Program (UNDP) was proud to launch a
series of workshops this July, designed to tackle the multitude of
issues surrounding the devastating problem of HIV/AIDS in Libya. The
first in the series sought...
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) was proud to hold a
meeting with the Libyan Paralympics Committee on the 9th November
2008. The meeting provided UNDP Libya with the opportunity to open
up new avenues of co-operation with the Committee and to articulate
its significant commitment to promoting the needs...
The United Nations Development Program Libya was proud to
collaborate on an International Conference on Demining for
Development, entitled Together for Libya Free of Mines, which was
held in Tripoli on the 3rd-4th November. The conference brought
together landmine specialists from around the globe...
The 7th June 2008 saw the launch of the National Mine Awareness
Campaign in Beir Al-Ghabi, near Tobruk. The event, spearheaded by
the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in association with
the Demining Association, sought to raise national and
international...
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Libya was pleased to
celebrate World Environment Day 2008, on 5th June, in the
picturesque setting of Sinbad Beach in Tripoli. The event, held in
tandem with an abundance of similar events...
In commemoration of World Health Day , WHO in cooperation with the
United Nations Information Centre in Tripoli, hosted an award
ceremony for schoolchildren who partook in the annual WHO sponsored
art competition for students between the ages of 7 and 18...
UNDP Libya is proud to announce that it has signed a US$1.86m
project with the National Economic Development Board, aimed at
supporting the management, coordination, and implementation of the
National Development Programme for 2008 to 2012...
In 2008, World Health Day focuses on the need to protect health from
the adverse effects of climate change. WHO selected this theme in
recognition that climate change is posing ever growing threats to
global public health security...
On 10th April, Libya celebrated its
Environment Day. UNDP was invited as one of the Libyan government’s
committed partners to partake in the event in Misrata, at the Higher
Institute of Industry. The message for this year’s Environment Day was
a commitment by all concerned parties to push for greener development
under the banner of “Yes For Environment Friendly Industry”...
UNDP Libya is proud to announce the
arrival of Mr Brian Gleeson as its Resident Representative. A lifelong
public servant, Mr Gleeson worked with the Australian government for
over thirty years...
UNDP, in association with the Libyan
Environment General Authority (EGA), recently hosted a successful
three-day workshop in Tripoli on Protected Area Management (PAM).
Attended by personnel from the government and private sectors, as well
as members of the local media, the workshop provided UNDP and EGA with
an opportunity to identify, for the first time, all the relevant
stakeholders in Libya...
UNDP Libya is honoured to host, in
cooperation with the Watassemo Charity Society, a three day sub-regional
workshop for Women’s Rights’ Institutions (WRI) and HIV/AIDS. This
workshop, entitled ‘Arab Women Creating the Future’, is part of a
UNDP’s HIV/AIDS Regional programme for Arab States...
United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon
visited Libya this week in the final leg of his three country trip of
Africa to address the crisis in Darfur. Following a meeting with the
Libyan leader Muamar Gaddafi, the Secretary General released a statement
in Tripoli setting out a series of measures required to address the
conflict that has engulfed Darfur since 2003...
Eighteen months ago I took part in the
United Nations Volunteer programme, joining the United Nations High
Commissioner for Refugees. UNHCR is the UN agency dedicated to
protecting and caring for refugees worldwide...
