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 Amman, 10 December 2006 - A three-day workshop focus on recognizing the rights of the disabled

As part of UNDP and AVSI project “Towards better integration of persons with disabilities through ICT and networking” the workshop aims to provide equal opportunities for the people with physical disabilities to be integrated within and participate in society both socially and economically

 Amman, 5 December 2006 - Under the patronage of H.R.H. Princess Basma Bint Talal, UNDP launches the 2006 Human Development Report
Jordan had shown a steady improvement in the global human development reports.  Its HDI has progressed slightly this year from 0.753 to 0.760  ranking 86 in comparison to 90 of last year.
 Amman, 3 December 2006 - UNDP launches next Tuesday the 2006 Human Development Report
Under the patronage of H.R.H. Princess Basma Bint Talal, the Honorary Human Development Ambassador for UNDP, UNDP in Jordan will launch on 5 December 2006, its 17th annual Human Development Report
 Amman, 29 November 2006 - On the occasion of World AIDS Day, Ministry of Health puts forward the country's HIV/AIDS national strategy
World AIDS Day is not a day for celebration; it is a day that calls for breaking the silence and raising awareness around the disease and believing that the response to it requires the efforts of every individual and community
 Beirut, 27 November 2006 - UN ESCWA organizes first regional training on statistics in cooperation with UNDP
The United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (UN-ESCWA) in partnership with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) will be implementing the first regional training of trainers for the project “Statistical Literacy and Capacity Building for Monitoring the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) at the Country Level”
 Amman, 22 November 2006 - Established in 1966, UNIDO celebrate today its 40th anniversary in Jordan
Established in 1966, UNIDO became a specialized United Nations agency in 1985. As part of the UN system, UNIDO has responsibility for promoting industrialization throughout the developing world, in cooperation with its 171 Member States. 
 Amman, 20 November 2006 - UNIDO celebrates its 40th Anniversary
Under the patronage of His Excellency, the Minister of Industry and Trade, the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) celebrates its 40th Anniversary in an official ceremony held in cooperation with the United Nations Development Program (UNDP).
 Amman, 21 October 2006 - On the Occasion of the United Nations Day
In the Kingdom, and through its 12 agencies here, the UN has been working with the people of Jordan and has supported the Jordanian Government’s requests for support to identified challenges and needs.
 Amman, 15 October 2006 - Jordan joins UN’s Stand Up Campaign against Poverty and in support of the Millennium Development Goals
Jordan together with more than 100 other countries will join the Global Stand Up challenge against poverty organized by the UN Millennium Campaign.  The event will set an official Guinness World Record for the most number of people ever to Stand Up against poverty and stand up for the Millennium Development Goals. 
 Amman, 2 October 2006 - Small Grants Programme of GEF funds three environmental projects in different regions in Jordan

Grant agreements worth US$ 110,000 to support environmental projects by non-governmental organizations were signed today with three local communities

 Amman, 13 September 2006 - ICT Can Make Significant Improvement in the Lives of Jordanians with Disability

In an official event today, AVSI an Italian NGO and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) will launch the “Towards Better Integration of Persons with Disabilities through ICT and Networking” project.

 Amman, 12 June 2006 – United Nations Development Programme helps Jordan convert waste to energy
Amman, 12 June 2006 – The Director of the Regional Bureau for Arab States for the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), Ms. Amat Al Aleem Ali Alsoswa who is now in an official visit to Jordan, is visiting today the first ever Plant in the Middle East and one of the few globally, that converts waste to energy.
 Amman, 10 June 2006 – Director of UNDP Arab Bureau to Meet with the Honorary Human Development Ambassador, H.R.H. Princess Basma bint Talal
AMMAN, 10 June 2006 — The Director of the Regional Bureau for Arab States for the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), Ms. Amat Al Aleem Ali Alsoswa will pay a four-day official visit to Jordan starting Sunday, 11 June 2006.
  Amman, 4 June 2006 –The World Environment Day and the International Year of Deserts and Desertification
Jordan Launches its National Strategy and Action Plan to Combat Desertification
 Amman, 31 May 2006 – A three-day regional conference on e-Procurement in Jordan next Sunday
Access to Information is a pivotal empowerment tool and underpins effective interventions in the area of democratic governance
 Amman, 4 May 2006 – Two grants to establish Environmental and educational exhibit for the blind and enhance water use efficiency

Two grants to establish environmental and educational exhibit for the blind and enhance water use efficiency

 Amman, 27 April 2006 – Dibeen Nature Reserve Project from Conservation to Safeguarding the Livelihood of the Forest's Local Communities

Dibeen Nature Reserve project, from conservation to safeguarding the livelihood of the forest’s local communities

  Amman, 4 April 2006 – Jordan has a lot to celebrate on the occasion of the first International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action
Jordan has a lot to celebrate on the occasion of the first International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action
 Amman, 27 March 2006 – UNDP in Jordan launches the Final Report of the Higher Education and Labour Market Project
Under the Patronage of H.E Dr. Khaled Toukan, Minster of Higher Education and Scientific Research UNDP in Jordan launches the Final Report of the Higher Education and Labor Market Project
 Amman, 21 February 2006 - Grant to implement an educational and awareness programme of the Aqaba Bird Oberservatory
Grant to implement an educational and awareness programme of the Aqaba Bird Oberservatory
 Amman, 15 January 2006 - Minefields in about 1.5 million m2 in North Shunah will be cleared by 2007
Minefields in about 1.5 million m2 in North Shunah will be cleared by 2007

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