People for 2030 is fortunate enough to have some incredibly talented People Champions who embody and inspire change in their respective Country Offices. The Spotlight series aims to highlight them and their efforts. …

In 2019, UNDP introduced its people strategy — People for 2030. As an organization, we needed a people strategy that matches the commitment of every person who works for UNDP and attracts the very best talent for the future. People for 2030 sets out to achieve a transformational change in…

People Champion Spotlight: Edith Assani People for 2030 is fortunate to have some very talented People Champions who embody and inspire change in their respective Country Offices. The Spotlight series aims to highlight them and their efforts. …

Exploring innovative ways to address HR challenges: UNDP in conversation with Bhutan Royal Civil Service Commission In March 2022, we hosted a virtual learning session with Bhutan’s Royal Civil Service Commission on ‘Strategic HR management in the UN system.’ This session was led by David Bearfield, Director of UNDP’s Office of Human Resources, and was joined by Commission members, the Director General, Division Chief, as well…

Meet Maria Teresa Lago, a Diversity and Inclusion Specialist in New York, who shares how her speciality in Clinical Neuropsychology has allowed her to contribute to a more inclusive UNDP workforce. I studied psychology and I specialized in Clinical Neuropsychology. I used to work in the medical context with people…

People for 2030 is fortunate to have some very talented People Champions who embody and inspire change in their respective Country Offices. The Spotlight series aims to highlight them and their efforts. …

International Women’s Day (IWD) on 8 March presents us with an opportunity to reflect on the ever-present struggles that women face on a daily basis. In line with UN Women’s campaign “Generation Equality: Realizing women’s rights for an equal future” we have chosen to highlight two innovative initiatives from UNDP…

Meet Dao Thu Huong, a Disability Rights Officer for UNDP/UNV Talent Programme for Young Professionals with Disabilities in Vietnam, who shares how her job allows her to empower persons with disabilities nationwide and promote disability inclusion within and outside the UN system. As Disability Rights Officer, I am currently in…

UN Secretary-General António Guterres launched the System-wide Strategy on Gender Parity in mid-September 2017. It includes a series of actions to reach gender parity by creating an enabling environment across the UN system and achieving ambitious targets. …