UN Development Programme
Coverage of UN Development Programme in the Nexus archive.
- UN agency moves Stellar blockchain payment initiative beyond pilot stage
The UN Development Programme's blockchain payment pilots in five countries reduced costs and improved resilience, leading to wider implementation across humanitarian and development programs.
- Japan pledges US$3 million for Kazakhstan’s Caspian Sea water decline
Japan has pledged US$3 million to support Kazakhstan’s efforts to address the Caspian Sea’s water level decline through a partnership with the UN Development Programme (UNDP). The initiative aims to promote cooperation among Caspian Sea littoral states on water resource management and improve monitoring systems.
- Could Iran’s escalating economic crisis weaken negotiating position with US?
Iran's economy is facing serious difficulty due to a combination of war damages, inflation, and contraction in oil revenues, which may weaken its negotiating position with the US. The damage to the economy from US-Israeli attacks is estimated to be nine times the value of Iran's budget last year. This could lead to 4.1 million more Iranians falling into poverty.