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Latest Press Releases
Marshall Islands new Parliament commits to promoting better service delivery
January 2012
[25 January 2012 - Majuro, Marshall Islands] – Today saw the opening of an Induction Seminar for Senators of the new Nitijela (Parliament) of Marshall Islands. Speaking on behalf of the President at the opening of the Induction Seminar, Minister in Assistance to the President, Senator Tony de Brum, made a strong statement calling on Senators to use their parliamentary term to progress the co...
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To cut poverty in Asia and the Pacific, 'Energy Plus' package a must, says UN report
January 2012
19 January 2012 (Bangkok, Thailand) - New analysis from the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), based on case studies from across Asia and the Pacific, calls for a set of “energy plus” services – one that combines access to modern energy for heating, cooking and electricity, with measures that generate cash, supplement incomes and improve health and education. Is...
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Pacific States commended for stronger commitment to combatting corruption
December 2011
[Suva, Fiji – 9 December] Back in 2005, Pacific Islands Forum Leaders called for members to ratify and implement the UN Convention against Corruption (UNCAC). In 2011, three more Pacific Island countries acceded to UNCAC – doubling the number of ratifying States parties in the Pacific. Vanuatu, Cook Islands and Marshall Islands joined Papua New Guinea (PNG), Fiji and Palau as States pa...
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January 2012
[25 January 2012 - Majuro, Marshall Islands] – Today saw the opening of an Induction Seminar for Senators of the new Nitijela (Parliament) of Marshall Islands. Speaking on behalf of the President at the opening of the Induction Seminar, Minister in Assistance to the President, Senator Tony de Brum, made a strong statement calling on Senators to use their parliamentary term to progress the co...
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To cut poverty in Asia and the Pacific, 'Energy Plus' package a must, says UN report
January 2012
19 January 2012 (Bangkok, Thailand) - New analysis from the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), based on case studies from across Asia and the Pacific, calls for a set of “energy plus” services – one that combines access to modern energy for heating, cooking and electricity, with measures that generate cash, supplement incomes and improve health and education. Is...
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Pacific States commended for stronger commitment to combatting corruption
December 2011
[Suva, Fiji – 9 December] Back in 2005, Pacific Islands Forum Leaders called for members to ratify and implement the UN Convention against Corruption (UNCAC). In 2011, three more Pacific Island countries acceded to UNCAC – doubling the number of ratifying States parties in the Pacific. Vanuatu, Cook Islands and Marshall Islands joined Papua New Guinea (PNG), Fiji and Palau as States pa...
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Latest Presentations
Sub Regional MDG-Based Workshop for North Pacific Countries
June 2007
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High Level Regional Consultation on HIV and the Law, Human Rights and Ethics
April 2007
A three day High Level Consultation on HIV and the Law, Ethics and Human Rights held in Auckland, New Zealand from April 11 – 13 brought together Attorney Generals, Ministers of Justice, Health Ministers, Parliamentarians and senior government officials from 15 Pacific Island countries. The consultation, organized by the United Nations Development Programme’s (UNDP) Pacific Centre, Pac...
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Presentations on MDG-based planning and the Development of a Pro-poor Policy and Budgeting Framework
October 2006
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June 2007
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High Level Regional Consultation on HIV and the Law, Human Rights and Ethics
April 2007
A three day High Level Consultation on HIV and the Law, Ethics and Human Rights held in Auckland, New Zealand from April 11 – 13 brought together Attorney Generals, Ministers of Justice, Health Ministers, Parliamentarians and senior government officials from 15 Pacific Island countries. The consultation, organized by the United Nations Development Programme’s (UNDP) Pacific Centre, Pac...
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Presentations on MDG-based planning and the Development of a Pro-poor Policy and Budgeting Framework
October 2006
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Latest Speeches
UN Resident Coordinator Knut Ostby's opening address at the launch of the UNDP Report titled:
December 2011
World AIDS Day- Suva Civic Centre 1 DECEMBER 2011 - 11:30AM Talking points for Knut Ostby introducing the launch of the UNDP Report titled: “Me, My Intimate Partner and HIV: Fijian self-assessment of transmission risks” [Notes: - the launch of the report will happen just after the official ceremony at the same venue: Suva Civic Centre. The purpose of these introductory remark...
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Mr Knut Ostby - Launch Address of the Pacific Solution Exchange: Climate Change and Development community
November 2011
STRICT EMBARGO 6PM - Tuesday 22 November, 2011 Launch Address Mr Knut Ostby UN Resident Coordinator and UNDP Resident Representative Launch of the Pacific Solution Exchange: Climate Change and Development community Suva, 22 November 2011 Excellencies, distinguished representatives of Pacific island countries and Development Partners, colleagues, ladies and gentlemen. Tha...
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The Secretary-General: Remarks to Press Stakeout with Prime Minister of the Solomon Islands
September 2011
THE SECRETARY-GENERAL -- REMARKS TO PRESS STAKEOUT WITH PRIME MINISTER OF THE SOLOMON ISLANDS Honiara, 4 September 2011 AS DELIVERED It is a great honour and pleasure for me to visit this beautiful country of Solomon Islands. Distinguished members of the media, Halo oloketa! [“Hello.”] The challenges that you have addressed and are going to face are challe...
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December 2011
World AIDS Day- Suva Civic Centre 1 DECEMBER 2011 - 11:30AM Talking points for Knut Ostby introducing the launch of the UNDP Report titled: “Me, My Intimate Partner and HIV: Fijian self-assessment of transmission risks” [Notes: - the launch of the report will happen just after the official ceremony at the same venue: Suva Civic Centre. The purpose of these introductory remark...
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Mr Knut Ostby - Launch Address of the Pacific Solution Exchange: Climate Change and Development community
November 2011
STRICT EMBARGO 6PM - Tuesday 22 November, 2011 Launch Address Mr Knut Ostby UN Resident Coordinator and UNDP Resident Representative Launch of the Pacific Solution Exchange: Climate Change and Development community Suva, 22 November 2011 Excellencies, distinguished representatives of Pacific island countries and Development Partners, colleagues, ladies and gentlemen. Tha...
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The Secretary-General: Remarks to Press Stakeout with Prime Minister of the Solomon Islands
September 2011
THE SECRETARY-GENERAL -- REMARKS TO PRESS STAKEOUT WITH PRIME MINISTER OF THE SOLOMON ISLANDS Honiara, 4 September 2011 AS DELIVERED It is a great honour and pleasure for me to visit this beautiful country of Solomon Islands. Distinguished members of the media, Halo oloketa! [“Hello.”] The challenges that you have addressed and are going to face are challe...
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