#u.n. development programme

On February 7 the U.N. Development Programme reported that searching for better jobs eclipses religious ideology as the main driver of recruitment to violent extremist groups in Sub-Saharan Africa. Moreover, 71%  of 2,200 interviewees said the precipitating event for joining such groups was human rights abuse, often conducted by state security forces.[1] According to an officer of the U.N.…

During this event, UNDP will bring the key stakeholders in Mine Action sector to showcase how Mine Action contributes to development, and to explore the potential for going further beyond mine clearance.

The opening remarks will be delivered by UNDP Associate Administrator and Prince Mired (Jordan). They will set the framework for the high-level panel with focus on developmental solutions offered by Mine Action and which contribute to community resilience and welfare, improvement of livelihoods, victim assistance, etc. Also, the call for further support and stronger involvement of the international community will be made.

Mine Action community is in need of common approaches to the “outcome level” of Mine Action. UNDP as the lead agency within IACG-MA on linking Mine Action to achievement of the SDGs, is committed to scale-up the efforts in applying developmental lens to Mine Action, in partnership with national counterparts, NGOs and operators on the ground.