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Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva speaks at a conference co-hosted by UNDP Thailand, commemorating 10 years of the Decentralization Act (1999). The Conference “The Progress of the Decentralization Process in Thailand” focuses on the achievements in decentralization over the past decade, future issues and challenges.
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15 December 2009
Payments for Ecosystem Services in Thailand: why and how?
The intrinsic value of ecosystems and how this could be taken fully into account when making development decisions was the focus of the latest UNDP seminar in Bangkok. The ‘Payments for Ecosystem Services (PES)’ event, co-hosted by the Biodiversity-based Economy Development Organization (BEDO), looked into the potential and the constraints of applying a PES system in Thailand.
16 December 2009
A Decade of Decentralization: Much achieved, much more to do, says new UNDP report
The United Nations Development Programme Thailand has today released a report which analyses the progress made since the implementation of the Decentralization Act (1999) ten years ago and makes recommendations on what future steps need to be taken to consolidate this decade of reform.
2-3 December 2009
Lampang City Plans for ‘Low Carbon’ Way
Eighty participants from various groups in Lampang City come together to plan for Lampang to reduce greenhouse gas emission in city development. The “Towards the Low Carbon City” Workshop was co-organised by Lampang Municipality, Thailand Environment Institute and UNDP. The activity is part of the‘Clean City Clean Mind’ Initiative, launched by UNDP earlier this year. The initiative aims to provide technical assistance and capacity building support to local government organisations to take steps to tackle climate change.
05 October 2009
UNDP Administrator Helen Clark visits Thailand
Miss Helen Clark has made her first official visit to Thailand as UNDP Administrator. During her visit, she presided over the global launch of the UNDP Human Development Report 2009 in Bangkok.
She has also held meetings with Thailand Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva, Minister for Foreign Affair Kasit Piromya, Minister of Natural Resources and the Environment Suwit Khunkhitti, Minister of Interior Chavarat Charnvirakul, and Thailand women leaders.
23 September 2009
16 new demining dogs to help make Thailand a safer place
Sixteen puppies, aged between six to eight months, have started their initial training as mine detection dogs at the Mine Detection Dogs Center in Nakornratchasrima Province of Thailand.
5 June 2009
Thai People Cool Down the Planet with Both Hands
UNDP Thailand celebrated World Environment Day by launching an inspirational book that highlights what Thai people are doing in their everyday lives to combat climate change.
1 May 2009
Nakhon Ratchasima Municipality and UNDP Join Hands under Newly-Launched 'Clean City, Clean Mind' Initiative
Nakhon Ratchasima Municipality and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) signed a declaration of partnership under the ‘Clean City, Clean Mind’ Initiative, which aims to make cities environmentally sustainable while ensuring high standards of accountability and transparency.
27 April 2009
Helen Clark sworn in as UNDP Administrator
Helen Clark was officially sworn in today by UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon as UNDP’s new Administrator in the presence of senior members of the Secretary-General’s cabinet.
17 February 2009
UN and ASEAN: Financial Crisis will Impact Migration in Asia
The global financial crisis may have a dramatic impact on the lives of migrant workers in South East Asia, according to officials at a recent meeting in Bangkok on migration and HIV.
8 February 2009
Network of Security:
Community Forest Groups Discuss Emerging Challenges
and the Way Forward
The looming economic crisis, food security, and the emerging challenge of accessing carbon markets were among the topics discussed at this year’s gathering of the network of 49 community forest groups, formed under the EC-UNDP Small Grants Programme (2002-2007).
30 January 2009
Mine Action: The Road towards “Mine-free, Zero Victim”
The Thailand Mine Action Centre (TMAC) and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), signed a project document today aimed at improving livelihoods for vulnerable in underserved areas in Sakaew Province in a bid to develop “mine free, zero victim” – a transition towards sustainable development.
19 January 2009
New Report reveals gender data in the Thai society
Data on the role and development of women and men in various aspects is presented in the newly published report “Gender Development: Differences and Similarities”, now available both in Thai and English languages.
2008
22 December 2008
Women find strength in disaster
19 December 2008
UNDP helps strengthening NGO's responses to HIV/AIDS
11 December 2008
Transparency and Accountability are Essential Ingredients for Effective Local Governance
6 October 2008
Slavery isn't limited to women and children
- published in South China Morning Post
12 September 2008
UNDP and Thailand Department of Local Administration
Launch Project to Promote Transparency and Good Governance
22 August 2008
UNDP Launches Project to Help Communities in Mae Hong Son
25 July 2008
Making Aid from Thailand More Effective
30 June 2008
Thinking Globally, Acting Locally: GEF Small Grants Programme Asia
Regional Workshop Field Visit
16 June 2008
Private Sector to Enhance Thailand’s Capacity to Support Neighbours through South- South Cooperation
16 June 2008
Thai First Regional Launch of MDG Carbon Facility in Thailand
12 June 2008
Corruption in Asia-Pacific Hits Poor the Hardest
29 April 2008
Thai Government Officials concerned increase Knowledge on ODA Management
21 March 2008
Trang Report Gives Comprehensive View of Province's Human Development
6 March 2008
New “Gender Database” Gives Detailed Information on Status of Thai Women
9 January 2008
Conservation Groups from across Thailand Gather for Harvest Festival in Trat
2007
27 December 2007
Major Renewable Energy Project to be Launched in Mae Hong Son
9 December 2007
Koh Lanta Boat Launch Ceremony Celebrates Strengthened Communities and Local Pride
29 November 2007
UNDP Report ranks leading carbon polluters and offers carbon budgeting agenda to forestall dangerous climate change
17 October 2007
Thai Government and UN in Thailand 'Stand Up' to Fight Poverty
28 September 2007
UNDP Launches MDG Carbon Facility in Thailand
26-27 July 2007
Training of Government Officials in Gender-Mainstreaming
2 July 2007
Alternative Energy and Organic Farming in Hill Communities in Northern Thailand
4 June 2007
UNDP and Office of Women's Affairs Launch Thailand's First Gender-Focused National Database
11 May 2007
UNDP speech to CNBC Forum "Managing Globalisation in Thailand: A Human Development Approach"
3 May 2007
Delegation from Afghanistan Learns about Local Governance in Thailand
8 March 2007
International Women's Day Read the Statement of the UN Secretary-General
9 January 2007
Launch Thailand Human Development Report 2007: Sufficiency Economy and Human Development
2006
15 December 2006
Women From Across Thailand Demand Better Representation, Political Role ...
6 December 2006
Slogan Contest Winners Announced to Promote Thai Women in Politics ...
2 December 2006
President Clinton Hails Impressive Tsunami Recovery Effort in Thailand ...