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Beneficiary: Sopheap Sok
Title: Chief Officer of the Agricultural Geographic Information System at the Agricultural Information and Documentation Centre
Workshops: Introduction to Use of Geospatial Information Technology for Drought Risk (2017); Advanced Use of Geospatial Information Technology for Drought Risk Management (2018)
Every day we make decisions that have an impact on our lives and the lives of those around us. We often rely on data and technology to make sure we make the best choices. Even the smallest decisions can be made easier by using techno...
14 August 2023, Geneva, Switzerland - We are pleased to announce that UNITAR, the United Nations Institute for Training and Research, and IPOPI, the International Patient Organization for Primary Immunodeficiencies, have entered into a new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). This agreement represents a strong commitment to collaborating and cooperating to make a positive impact on access to plasma-derived therapies worldwide.
The MoU enhances our existing collaboration, elevating it to a true partnership. It promotes cooperation through various means, such as knowledge...
10 May 2022, New York, USA — The United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR), Longy School of Music of Bard College (Longy), the Global Foundation for the Performing Arts (GFPA), announce a partnership to expand access around the world to Longy’s Master of Music in Music Education degree. Launching in Fall 2022, this joint master program will e quip educators to foster creative youth development and inspire cross -cultural exchange in classrooms worldwide.
“In a moment that requires deeper, global connection, the universal language of the arts is a powerfu...
20 May 2021, Geneva, Switzerland – The United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) is proud to announce that Professor Paul Arthur Berkman, UNITAR Associated Fellow, has been awarded a Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program Award to Norway for 2021-22. This award is conferred by the U.S. Department of State and the Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board.
Professor Berkman is a longstanding Associated Fellow with UNITAR and has delivered training programmes on science diplomacy and informed decision-making to...
The conversation about the future of work has become increasingly complex as we navigate an era of unprecedented volatility and uncertainty. Many jobs that will exist in the next decade are not yet on our radar, making it challenging to envision the future of work. The landscape is changing rapidly, necessitating the embrace of new skills such as agility, resilience, and effective communication., The Role of TechnologyOne key area where these skills are indispensable is technology. Navigating the digital landscape is becoming increasingly vital. Placing technology at the se...
On 7 December 2024, UNITAR and IsDB hosted a side event “Cultivating Prosperity: Agriculture Partnerships for Sustainable Development” at COP16 focusing on sustainable agriculture partnerships.The event explored innovative financing, regional integration, climate resilience and capacity-building strategies.Distinguished panel featured regional leaders and global experts.The interactive dialogue promoted cross-regional knowledge-sharing., 11 December 2024, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – On 7 December 2024, the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) and the Islam...
The Division for Prosperity invites you to UNITAR’s 60th anniversary public forum, “Scaling Responsible Entrepreneurship and Solutions to Global Challenges”.
The public forum will be held at the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) building, Conference Room C2, 7bis Avenue de la Paix, 1211 Geneva Switzerland on 3 October 2023 at 13:30-17:30 (CEST/UTC+2).
The forum will feature Division for Prosperity Advisory Board members Michael Fors, Linda Hill, Jos Verbeek, Sarah Agbor, and Ashleigh Owens, as well as key leaders from various sectors and youth innov...
On 28 June 2023, UNITAR signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Pasona Group Incorporated to contribute to the digital upskilling of women and youth.
The ceremony was held in Tokyo at the Pasona Group headquarters. Many guests attended to celebrate the special occasion.
UNITAR and Pasona Group are discussing cooperation such as in designing and conducting training programmes in 24 African countries and for Ukrainian refugees in Poland.
, 3 July 2023, Hiroshima, Japan – On 28 June 2023, UNITAR signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Pasona Group Inco...
As far as he can remember, Algerian born Noureddine Benaidja always expressed interest for a position in the public sector, not a surprise as both his parents pursued their careers working for the government. After four years at Alger's Ecole Nationale d'Administration (ENA), he started to work for the Interior Ministry since 2001. He then studied law, both in Algeria and in France. Now aged 38 and still living thirty miles from Alger, he's still working on his Ph. D. while holding the position of Training Officer for the Ministry.
His everyday work includes the…
UNOSAT and ADPC, the Asian Disaster Preparedness Centre based in Bangkok, took the decision to enter into a partnership to increase their ongoing collaboration in several domains in which both entities have common strategic interests and tangible output.
ADPC is a non-profit organization supporting the advancement of safer communities and sustainable development through implementing programs and projects that reduce the impact of disasters upon countries and communities in Asia and the Pacific. ADPC focuses primarily on institutional disaster risk management…