- UNITAR launched Prosperity Alliance Singapore as a new regional hub to promote innovation and sustainable development across ASEAN.
- The launch event in Singapore gathered global leaders, highlighting strong support for inclusive regional growth.
- Prosperity Alliance Singapore will focus on clean energy, digital inclusion, youth and women leadership and community development.
- In partnership with governments and universities, Prosperity Alliance Singapore aims to empower local changemakers and advance the 2030 Agenda.
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27 May 2025, Singapore – The United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR), in collaboration with the Singapore-based non-profit entity Prosperity Center Ltd., launched Prosperity Alliance Singapore. This new regional hub is dedicated to advancing clean energy, frontier technologies, youth and women’s leadership and sustainable community development across ASEAN countries.
The launch ceremony took place at the Prosperity Alliance Singapore headquarters in DUO Tower, Singapore, and brought together leaders and partners including UNITAR Division for Prosperity Director Ms. Mihoko Kumamoto, Prosperity Alliance Singapore Executive Director Mr. Wu Fengping and President Ms. Maggie Liu, and Dr. Cater Tseng, representative of the Alliance’s International Advisory Board. The launch underscored the importance of international cooperation in driving the agenda of inclusive and sustainable prosperity in the region.
Speaking at the launch, Ms. Kumamoto stated:
The establishment of Prosperity Alliance Singapore reflects our shared commitment to advancing inclusive and sustainable development across ASEAN countries. Together, we can empower local communities and equip young leaders and global changemakers to contribute meaningfully to the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. — Ms. Mihoko Kumamoto, Director, UNITAR Division for Prosperity
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Prosperity Alliance Singapore will work closely with the government of Singapore, leading universities and the League of Tropical Universities to create a high-impact platform for capacity-building, policy dialogue and social innovation.
It will focus on the following thematic areas:
- Clean and renewable energy
- Frontier technology and digital inclusion
- Leadership and innovation among youth and women
- Sustainable community and economic development
Ms. Liu remarked:
Prosperity Alliance Singapore embodies our commitment to driving innovation and sustainable growth in the region. Through strategic partnerships and a focus on community development and renewable energy, we are laying the foundation for a prosperous future for all. — Ms. Liu, President, Prosperity Alliance Singapore
About Prosperity Alliance
Prosperity Alliance is a global initiative launched by the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) to accelerate inclusive and sustainable prosperity through localized partnerships and capacity development. Since its inception, Prosperity Alliance has established centres in Beijing, Chengdu, Shanghai and Shenzhen in China and Wolverhampton in the UK, each serving as a catalyst for innovation, youth empowerment and multi-stakeholder collaboration. By fostering global-local synergy, Prosperity Alliance aims to nurture resilient communities and promote long-term economic and social well-being in diverse regions around the world.
About UNITAR
The United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) is a dedicated training arm of the United Nations. In 2024, UNITAR trained over 550,000 learners around the world to support their actions for a better future. UNITAR has a global presence, with offices in Geneva, Hiroshima, New York and Bonn and networks around the world. Find out more at www.unitar.org