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Afghan Ministry of Finance Officials Complete Public Financial Management Capacity Building Study Tour in Japan
7 February 2018, Hiroshima, Japan - As a part of the UNITAR Public Financial Management Capacity Building Training Programme, the UNITAR Hiroshima Office organized and successfully completed a Study Tour for 19 officials, including 8 females, from Afghanistan’s Ministry of Finance. The overall objective of the study tour was to enhance the participants’ understanding of Public Financial Management practices in the areas of accounting, financial reporting,…
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15 March 2018, Geneva, Switzerland – Many governments face the triple challenge of reducing environmental risks, while fostering economic growth and reducing poverty. Green fiscal reform (GFR) as a policy approach can improve fiscal consolidation, spur innovation, and help identify smarter ways for government taxation and spending.
By setting appropriate economic incentives and price signals, green fiscal policies can help shift consumption patterns and drive private investments in human, natural, social and…
Afghanistan Fellowship Programme 2018 Cycle Concludes with Workshop III in Hiroshima
The 2018 Cycle of the UNITAR Afghanistan Fellowship Programme – Inspiring Transformation came to a successful conclusion on 4 July 2018. This year marks the UNITAR Hiroshima Office’s 15-year anniversary, and the Fellowship has run continuously since the office’s inception, training more than 500 Afghans. The Hiroshima Office is proud to have worked with so many dedicated partners and participants from Afghanistan over the years.
As always, this year’s cycle concluded with Workshop III…
9 August 2022, Geneva, Switzerland – In July 2019, the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Wuhan University (WHU) to leverage Artificial Intelligence (AI) research and innovation capacities for remote sensing through the United Nations Satellite Centre (UNOSAT). Two years and a pandemic later, the collaboration keeps strong, with new WHU students starting their traineeships at the UNOSAT headquarters in Geneva.
“This collaboration with Wuhan University is a great opportunity for us to increase our research...
At COP29, UNITAR Division for Prosperity co-hosted the "Public Participation Supporting the Construction of a Beautiful China" side event with China’s Ministry of Ecology and Environment, on 11 November 2024. Ms. Mihoko Kumamoto, Director of UNITAR Division for Prosperity, delivered an opening speech at the "Youth Action World Future" session, emphasizing the role of education in empowering youth to address climate challenges. UNITAR Division for Prosperity signed a partnership agreement with College Daily for a new programme, the Global Youth Scholars Programme, ...
Emmanuel Mutabazi is a digital skills advocate in Rwanda committed to reducing the digital divide. Through his foundation, he offers inclusive digital skills training programmes for communities that lack access to digital resources.With a background in ICT and youth empowerment, Emmanuel strives to close the digital skills gap and promote digital equality for young people and women in Rwanda.He participated in the UNITAR “Developing Essential Digital Skills for Women and Youth in Africa” programme, where he further developed his skills to realize his goals., 27 November 202...
December 11, 2024, Asuncion, Paraguay - UNITAR, in partnership with the International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs Section of the U.S. Embassy in Bogota, the Financial Information and Analysis Unit of Colombia (UIAF), and University of Antioquia, has launched a groundbreaking initiative to train over 22,000 compliance officers in Colombia. This joint effort aims to enhance the country's capability to combat financial crimes. Ms. Chisa Mikami, Head of UNITAR’s Hiroshima Office, and Mr. Luis Eduardo Llinás Chica, UIAF Director, presented the initiative at ...
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The following programmes are developed in collaboration with the Office of the President of the General Assembly:
UNITAR President of the General Assembly Fellowship Programme
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On 24 September 2024, the “Leave No One Behind: Rapid Response to Climate Crises through Early Warning Systems” programme concluded its first phase with a final webinar.This first phase featured asynchronous online learning on the EdApp platform and four virtual classrooms, from 23 June to 24 September 2024.Phase 2 of the training programme will be an in-person study tour and workshop in Japan, to be held from 11 to 22 November, for the 30 top performers., 9 October 2024, Hiroshima, Japan – UNITAR wrapped up the first phase of the “Leave No One Behind: Rapid Response to Cli...
UNITAR's Women's Leadership for Peace programme stands out as a source of empowerment in the landscape of global peace initiatives. Created in 2020, this innovative initiative was designed to address the unique challenges faced by women in the peace and security field and to increase the number of women in crucial leadership roles. Over the course of 2023, this program further evolved through four iterations, reaching women from over 30 nationalities and at different stages of their careers, making this program a truly global endeavour. By promoting peace and gend...