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<title>UN chief outlines five-year action plan to build ‘the future we want’</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 30 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +0600</pubDate>
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					Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon  outlined a series of actions he believes the global community must take over the next five years to build “the future we want.”  In a speech to the General Assembly last September Mr. Ban presented five imperatives – or generational opportunities – that must be addressed to ensure a better future for the world’s people. <br />
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<title>Local transport experts  learned how to assess Green House gas emissions from transport during UNDP special training</title>
<link>http://www.undp.kz/en/articles/1/159.jsp</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 14 Dec 2011 00:00:00 +0600</pubDate>
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					The training “Methodology for calculating greenhouse gas (GHG) benefits for Global Environment Facility transportation projects” took place in Almaty on December 7, 2011. The training was conducted in the framework of GEF/UNDP project “City Almaty Sustainable Transport” (CAST).<br/><i>Section: <a href="http://www.undp.kz/en/articles/1/">News & Events</a></i><br><a href="http://www.undp.kz/en/articles/1/159.jsp">More...</a>
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<title>Message for human rights day </title>
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<pubDate>Sat, 10 Dec 2011 00:00:00 +0600</pubDate>
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					Human rights belong to every one of us without exception. But unless we know them, unless we demand they be respected, and unless we defend our right -- and the right of others --  to exercise them, they will be just words in a decades-old document. Secretary General's Message for human rights day is presented below. <br />
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<title>International Anti-Corruption Day </title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 9 Dec 2011 00:00:00 +0600</pubDate>
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					Every year on 9th of December by the initiative of  the United Nations  the International Anti-Corruption Day  is observed. It aims to raise public awareness of corruption and what people can do to fight it. International Anti-Corruption Day is a time for political leaders, governments, legal bodies and lobby groups to work together against corruption work by promoting the day and the issues that surround this event. On this day anti-corruption advocates organize events to engage the general public to effectively fight against corruption and fraud in communities.<br/><i>Section: <a href="http://www.undp.kz/en/articles/1/">News & Events</a></i><br><a href="http://www.undp.kz/en/articles/1/157.jsp">More...</a>
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<title>Training for young members of election commissions</title>
<link>http://www.undp.kz/en/articles/1/156.jsp</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 5 Dec 2011 00:00:00 +0600</pubDate>
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					Today in Kyzylorda the last seminar has been conducted, being a part of a series of educational events for young members of election commissions. These events were organized by Pavlodar Regional Governance School in collaboration with United Nations Development Programme in Kazakhstan and with the support of UNDEF. Since the beginning of October similar regional workshops were held in Aktobe, Almaty, Atyrau, Kokshetau, and Pavlodar.<br />
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<title>5th of December - International Volunteer Day</title>
<link>http://www.undp.kz/en/articles/1/155.jsp</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 5 Dec 2011 00:00:00 +0600</pubDate>
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					On 5th December every year UN celebrates International Volunteer Day. This day is a chance for volunteer-involving organizations and individual volunteers to promote their contributions to development at local, national and international levels. By merging UN support with a grassroots mandate, IVD is a unique opportunity for volunteer-involving organizations to work with government agencies, non-profit organizations, community groups and the private sector. was established by the United Nations (UN) General Assembly through Resolution 40/212 on 17 December 1985. Since then, governments, the UN system and civil society organizations have successfully joined volunteers around the world to celebrate the Day on 5 December.<br/><i>Section: <a href="http://www.undp.kz/en/articles/1/">News & Events</a></i><br><a href="http://www.undp.kz/en/articles/1/155.jsp">More...</a>
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<title>Message on Worlds Aids Day</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 2 Dec 2011 00:00:00 +0600</pubDate>
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					World AIDS Day on 1 December brings together people from around the world to raise awareness about HIV/AIDS and demonstrate international solidarity in the face of the pandemic. The day is an opportunity for public and private partners to spread awareness about the status of the pandemic and encourage progress in HIV/AIDS prevention, treatment and care in high prevalence countries and around the world.<br/><i>Section: <a href="http://www.undp.kz/en/articles/1/">News & Events</a></i><br><a href="http://www.undp.kz/en/articles/1/153.jsp">More...</a>
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<title>Local transport experts will learn how to assess Green House gas emissions from transport during UNDP special training </title>
<link>http://www.undp.kz/en/articles/1/154.jsp</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 2 Dec 2011 00:00:00 +0600</pubDate>
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					The training “Methodology for calculating greenhouse gas (GHG) benefits for Global Environment Facility transportation projects” will take place in Almaty on December 7, 2011. The training will be conducted in the framework of GEF/UNDP project “City Almaty Sustainable Transport” (CAST). <br/><i>Section: <a href="http://www.undp.kz/en/articles/1/">News & Events</a></i><br><a href="http://www.undp.kz/en/articles/1/154.jsp">More...</a>
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<title>Message on the international day for the elimination of violence against women</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 25 Nov 2011 00:00:00 +0600</pubDate>
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					today is the  international day for the elimination of violence against women. On December 17, 1999, the United Nations General Assembly designated 25 November as the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women. The UN invited governments, international organizations and NGOs to organize activities designated to raise public awareness of the problem on this day as an international observance. The message of The Secretary-General on this occasion is presented below.<br/><i>Section: <a href="http://www.undp.kz/en/articles/1/">News & Events</a></i><br><a href="http://www.undp.kz/en/articles/1/152.jsp">More...</a>
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<title>UNDP opens financial data to public</title>
<link>http://www.undp.kz/en/articles/1/151.jsp</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 24 Nov 2011 00:00:00 +0600</pubDate>
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					New York, 23 November 2011— Members of the public can now access financial data on the United Nations Development Programme’s (UNDP) development activities for the most recent fiscal period, thanks to a new open data portal.<br />
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<title>Prevention of domestic violence to be discussed in Astana</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 22 Nov 2011 00:00:00 +0600</pubDate>
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					On November 25, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, an international conference will be held in Astana to discuss issues of legislation and law enforcement practices to prevent domestic violence in Kazakhstan and put in place a system for assisting victims of violence. This event is organized jointly by UNDP, National Commission for Women Affairs and Family-Demographic Policy under the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, United Nations Women and the OSCE Centre in Astana with the support of the British Embassy in Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan.<br />
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<title>Sustainable Energy and Low-Carbon Technologies Conference will take place on 6-7 December 2011 in Astana. </title>
<link>http://www.undp.kz/en/articles/1/149.jsp</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 21 Nov 2011 00:00:00 +0600</pubDate>
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					Astana will host ‘Sustainable Energy and Low-Carbon Technologies’ Conference. The conference sponsors are the Kazakh Ministry of Environmental Protection, UN Development Programme and UN Economic Commission for Europe. <br />
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<title>&quot;Sustainability and equity: a better future for all&quot; 2011 Human development Report was launched in Astana</title>
<link>http://www.undp.kz/en/articles/1/148.jsp</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 16 Nov 2011 00:00:00 +0600</pubDate>
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					Press-conference, dedicated to 2011 Human development Report  took place in Astana today. UN Resident Coordinator/UNDP Resident Representative Stephen Tull and Yuryi Shokamanov, Head of the Department of national accounts presented the basic tendencies in the development of Kazakhstan as reflected in the global report. <br/><i>Section: <a href="http://www.undp.kz/en/articles/1/">News & Events</a></i><br><a href="http://www.undp.kz/en/articles/1/148.jsp">More...</a>
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<title>The problems of organization and development in Kazakhstan small-homes, low capacity homes for aged and disabled people are being discussed in Almaty. </title>
<link>http://www.undp.kz/en/articles/1/147.jsp</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 15 Nov 2011 00:00:00 +0600</pubDate>
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					The association of social workers, volunteers and persons with disabilities (ASRIV) conducts international seminar - meeting on the problem of organization and development in Kazakhstan small-homes (low capacity homes) for aged and disabled people on 15-16 November 2011 in Almaty. <br />
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<title>Kazakhstan and UNDP can take their cooperation to new level</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 14 Nov 2011 00:00:00 +0600</pubDate>
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					Kazakhstan and UNDP can take their cooperation to a new level, Kori Udovicki, Director of the UNDP Regional Bureau for Europe and CIS said after her meeting with Kazakh Foreign Minister Yerzhan Kazykhanov on Monday. <br/><i>Section: <a href="http://www.undp.kz/en/articles/1/">News & Events</a></i><br><a href="http://www.undp.kz/en/articles/1/146.jsp">More...</a>
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<title>Energy saving and energy efficiency in construction, housing and utilities sectors are discussed at a special conference in Semey </title>
<link>http://www.undp.kz/en/articles/1/145.jsp</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 14 Nov 2011 00:00:00 +0600</pubDate>
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					The topical questions of energy saving, increasing energy efficiency in construction, housing and utilities sectors are on agenda of the special conference, organized by UNDP/GEF projects on energy efficiency and Akimat of Semey. <br />
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<title>Kazakhstan is becoming a leader of development in the region, but environmental problems may hinder the further development, - says 2011 Human Development Report </title>
<link>http://www.undp.kz/en/articles/1/144.jsp</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 14 Nov 2011 00:00:00 +0600</pubDate>
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					In the annual, 21-st issue of Human Development report of the United Nations Development Programme Kazakhstan has gone up for one position in comparison with the previous year and now is on 68th place among 187 countries. The country is also included into the list of countries with high human development index. <br />
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<title>Seminar for mass media “Covering energy efficiency in housing and utilities and construction sectors” in Almaty</title>
<link>http://www.undp.kz/en/articles/1/143.jsp</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 10 Nov 2011 00:00:00 +0600</pubDate>
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					UNDP/GEF projects on energy efficiency are glad to invite you to participate in the interactive seminar for mass media “Covering energy efficiency in housing and utilities and construction sectors”. The seminar will be aimed at discussing the topical issues of the energy efficiency and energy saving, as well as give an opportunity of informal communication with the experts in the field. <br />
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<title>To level the barriers. Implementation by Kazakhstan of its obligations under Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities will allow them fulfilling themselves</title>
<link>http://www.undp.kz/en/articles/1/142.jsp</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 9 Nov 2011 00:00:00 +0600</pubDate>
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					Serik AKHMETOV, Vice-Minister of Labor and Social Protection of Population of the Republic of Kazakhstan on problems of the disabled people and partnership with UNDP<br/><i>Section: <a href="http://www.undp.kz/en/articles/1/">News & Events</a></i><br><a href="http://www.undp.kz/en/articles/1/142.jsp">More...</a>
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<title>Belorussian designers present results of the pilot energy-efficient resiodential building design in Karaganda </title>
<link>http://www.undp.kz/en/articles/1/141.jsp</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 8 Nov 2011 00:00:00 +0600</pubDate>
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					UNDP/GEF project on energy-efficient construction and experts from Byelorussian scientific research institute NIPTIS presented the results of the pilot energy-efficient residential building design in Karaganda at the seminar for designers and construction specialists of Kazakhstan.<br/><i>Section: <a href="http://www.undp.kz/en/articles/1/">News & Events</a></i><br><a href="http://www.undp.kz/en/articles/1/141.jsp">More...</a>
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<title>Capital School reduces its budget for payment for heating energy by more than 25%</title>
<link>http://www.undp.kz/en/articles/1/140.jsp</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 2 Nov 2011 00:00:00 +0600</pubDate>
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					School Lyceum No 9 reduces its budget for payment for heating energy by more than 25%. This became possible owing to joint implementation of the project of UNDP and Astana Akimat aimed at reconstruction of a facility and enforcement  of innovative energy-efficient technologies. <br/><i>Section: <a href="http://www.undp.kz/en/articles/1/">News & Events</a></i><br><a href="http://www.undp.kz/en/articles/1/140.jsp">More...</a>
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<title>Inviting journalists to participate at the  interactive workshop for mass media “Covering energy efficiency in housing and utilities and construction sectors”</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 27 Oct 2011 00:00:00 +0600</pubDate>
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					UNDP/GEF projects on energy efficiency are glad to invite journalists to participate in the interactive workshop for mass media “Covering energy efficiency in housing and utilities and construction sectors”. The seminar will be aimed at discussing the topical issues of the energy efficiency and energy saving, as well as give an opportunity of informal communication with the experts in the field.  <br/><i>Section: <a href="http://www.undp.kz/en/articles/1/">News & Events</a></i><br><a href="http://www.undp.kz/en/articles/1/139.jsp">More...</a>
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<title>Astana Conference to Focus on Role of Public Administration Performance Assessment</title>
<link>http://www.undp.kz/en/articles/1/138.jsp</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 26 Oct 2011 00:00:00 +0600</pubDate>
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					On October 26, Wednesday, International Conference on issues of public administration performance and reforms in state planning and administration was held in Astana. Over the course of this year, the system of annual performance assessment has been implemented in all central and regional state authorities of Kazakhstan. At the Conference, representatives of authoritative bodies discussed the approaches to assessment, first experience of conducting performance analysis, as well as achieved results and drawn conclusions.<br/><i>Section: <a href="http://www.undp.kz/en/articles/1/">News & Events</a></i><br><a href="http://www.undp.kz/en/articles/1/138.jsp">More...</a>
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<title>Message for UN Day</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 24 Oct 2011 00:00:00 +0600</pubDate>
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					24 October is the birth of the United Nations, the entry day of the United Nations Charter.  It has traditionally been marked throughout the world by meetings, discussions and exhibits on the achievements and goals of the Organization. The Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon presents his message dedicated to  UN day. <br/><i>Section: <a href="http://www.undp.kz/en/articles/1/">News & Events</a></i><br><a href="http://www.undp.kz/en/articles/1/137.jsp">More...</a>
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<title>Representatives of Central Asian region will meet in Almaty to discuss the problems and ways of cooperation in the field of adaptation to the climate change </title>
<link>http://www.undp.kz/en/articles/1/136.jsp</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 18 Oct 2011 00:00:00 +0600</pubDate>
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					The Regional Round Table«Adaptation to Climate Change in Central Asia: Problems, Experiences, Ways of Cooperation» will be held on 19-20 October in ALMATY at KazZhol Hotel. <br />
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<title>Association to promote energy-efficient technology established in Kazakhstan</title>
<link>http://www.undp.kz/en/articles/1/134.jsp</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 18 Oct 2011 00:00:00 +0600</pubDate>
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					UNDP/GEF projects on energy efficiency supported the establishment of the Association to promote and popularize the ideas and new technology on energy-efficiency.<br/><i>Section: <a href="http://www.undp.kz/en/articles/1/">News & Events</a></i><br><a href="http://www.undp.kz/en/articles/1/134.jsp">More...</a>
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<title>UNDP Administrator Helen Clark's message on the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty</title>
<link>http://www.undp.kz/en/articles/1/133.jsp</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 17 Oct 2011 00:00:00 +0600</pubDate>
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					The International Day for the Eradication of Poverty has been observed every year since 1993, when the General Assembly, by resolution 47/196, designated this day to promote awareness of the need to eradicate poverty and destitution in all countries, particularly in developing countries — a need that has become a development priority. <br />
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<title>Representatives from Central Asian Countries are adopting Kazakhstan experience in rangeland management </title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 14 Oct 2011 00:00:00 +0600</pubDate>
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					12 October, 2011 within sub-regional training for Central Asian Countries on steppe pastures management a visit-tour to Ulguli pastures, for demonstration of the best practice of rangeland management, worked within participatory project between UNDP/GEF GIZ and government of RK “Sustainable rangeland management” was organized. <br />
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<title>Energy-efficient residential building to be built in Karaganda </title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 13 Oct 2011 00:00:00 +0600</pubDate>
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					The construction of the first energy-efficient residential building in the framework of the state budget construction program has started in Karaganda. <br />
The pilot project is jointly implemented by Karaganda city Akimat and Government of the RK/UNDP/GEF Project “Energy-efficient design and construction of residential buildings”. <br />
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<title>Workshop on Ñost-Benefit Analysis of Measures to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions will be held in Astana on 19-20 October 2011</title>
<link>http://www.undp.kz/en/articles/1/130.jsp</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 12 Oct 2011 00:00:00 +0600</pubDate>
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					On 19-20 October 2011 the joint UNDP/MEP RK Project &quot; Strengthening the capacity in the field of sustainable development through integration of climate change issues into strategic planning in the Republic of Kazakhstan” is conducting  a workshop &quot;Cost-benefit analysis: Methodology and Practical Examples.&quot;<br />
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<title>Children for a nuclear-free-world</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 12 Oct 2011 00:00:00 +0600</pubDate>
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					11 October on the eve of the International forum for a nuclear weapon-free-world the awarding ceremony for the competition among school children on the best creative works dedicated to the nuclear free world took place in Astana.<br/><i>Section: <a href="http://www.undp.kz/en/articles/1/">News & Events</a></i><br><a href="http://www.undp.kz/en/articles/1/129.jsp">More...</a>
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<title>Social Board Meeting  on a subject: “Social State Policy in the field of providing availability of services for oralmans”. </title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 11 Oct 2011 00:00:00 +0600</pubDate>
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					On 11 October 2011 at 15.00, in office À-309 of Majilis of the Parliament of the Republic of Kazakhstan, there will be held a Social Board Meeting under the Fraction of People’s Democratic Party “Nur Otan” in association with the Parliamentarism Institute of People’s Democratic Party “Nur Otan” and UNDP on a subject: “Social State Policy in the field of providing availability of services for oralmans”. <br />
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<title>Row of seminars on the issues of family values in modern society, equal rights for men and women will take place in the regions of Kazakhstan </title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 6 Oct 2011 00:00:00 +0600</pubDate>
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					National Commission for Women, Family and Demographic Policy under the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan and the UN Development Programme in Kazakhstan with the support of the British Embassy in the Republic of Kazakhstan are organizing row of seminars on the issues of family values in modern society, equal rights for men and women, as well as chanelling the issue through media and youth education.<br/><i>Section: <a href="http://www.undp.kz/en/articles/1/">News & Events</a></i><br><a href="http://www.undp.kz/en/articles/1/128.jsp">More...</a>
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<title>Innovations and energy-efficient technologies for modernization of housing and utilities sector are discussed in Kostanay </title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 4 Oct 2011 00:00:00 +0600</pubDate>
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					 The issues of implementation of innovations and energy-efficient technologies in housing and utilities sector are discussed at the regional conference, jointly organized by the Kostanay Oblast Akimat, “Kazakhstan Housing and Utilities Sector Reform Centre” JSC and United Nations Development Programme/Global Environmental Facility (UNDP/GEF) projects on energy efficiency.  <br/><i>Section: <a href="http://www.undp.kz/en/articles/1/">News & Events</a></i><br><a href="http://www.undp.kz/en/articles/1/127.jsp">More...</a>
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<title>Speech of Jens Wandel at the 7th “Environment for Europe” Ministerial Conference</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 30 Sep 2011 00:00:00 +0600</pubDate>
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					Jens Wandel, Deputy Regional Director and Regional Centre Director, UNDP Regional Center for Europe and CIS gives a speech on the Plenary session of the 7th “Environment for Europe” Ministerial Conference, Astana<br />
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<title>Results of the 7-th Ministerial Conference &quot;Environment for Europe&quot;.</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 29 Sep 2011 00:00:00 +0600</pubDate>
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					23 of September 7-th Ministerial Conference “Environment for Europe” has come to its end. Three days of intense discussions with around 56 countries of UNECE region on the issues of environment protection are over and it’s time to see what was happening during those days. <br />
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<title>Results and recommendations of the round table on promotion of young leaders in government and public life </title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 29 Sep 2011 00:00:00 +0600</pubDate>
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					On September 27, 2011 in Astana with the support of the Central Election Commission of Kazakhstan and Pavlodar Regional Governance School a round table was held within the frames of UNDP project “Enhancement of Electoral Awareness and Inclusive Democratic development of the Kazakhstani Society”. One of the main objectives of the project is to improve the electoral activity of young voters.<br />
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<title>Promotion of young leaders in government and public life will be discussed in Astana </title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 26 Sep 2011 00:00:00 +0600</pubDate>
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					On September 27, 2011 &quot;Increasing the electoral activity of Kazakhstani youth&quot; roundtable will be held at the Central Election Commission of Kazakhstan. At the round table, representatives of government bodies, deputies of the Parliament, members of political parties, youth organizations, and NGOs will discuss issues of involving young people into social and political life of society as well as participation in elections and government. Some examples of educational projects on youth involvement in regions will be presented.<br />
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<title>Network of journalists promoting gender equality will be established in Kazakhstan</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 23 Sep 2011 00:00:00 +0600</pubDate>
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					September 23, 2011 - United Nations Development Programme in Kazakhstan in co-operation with the National Commission for Women, Family and Demographic Policy under the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan supported by the British Embassy in Kazakhstan will organize a training seminar on 27-28 September for media representatives on promoting gender equality. As an outcome of the seminar, it is expected to create a pool of journalists sensitized on gender matters.<br />
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<title>Subregional training on sustainable management of steppe grazing lands for Central Asia countrieswill be held  in Almaty </title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 19 Sep 2011 00:00:00 +0600</pubDate>
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					From 10 to 14 October 2011 there will be Subregional training on sustainable management of steppe grazing lands for Central Asia countries in Almaty <br/><i>Section: <a href="http://www.undp.kz/en/articles/1/">News & Events</a></i><br><a href="http://www.undp.kz/en/articles/1/121.jsp">More...</a>
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<title>UNDP HELPS TO RENOVATE WATER SUPPLY SYSTEMS IN EAST KAZAKHSTAN </title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 19 Sep 2011 00:00:00 +0600</pubDate>
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					The UNDP official delegation visited East-Kazakhstan oblast in Kazakhstan. During the visit the specialized equipment was transferred to reconstruct the wells in a village, and the round table devoted to interaction of state bodies and citizens to solve the issues of local significance was conducted. <br />
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<title>MESSAGE FROM UNDP ADMINISTRATOR - HELEN CLARK ON THE INTERNATIONAL DAY OF DEMOCRACY</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 14 Sep 2011 00:00:00 +0600</pubDate>
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					International Day of Democracy was proclaimed in 2007 by the UN General Assembly and devoted to supporting the efforts of all Governments to promote and consolidate democracy. The corresponding resolution of the General Assembly encourages the United Nations Member States, governmental and nongovernmental organizations, and individuals to celebrate this day to raise public awareness on the  issues of democracy. UNDP Administrator - Helen Clark presents her message on the International Day of Democracy.<br/><i>Section: <a href="http://www.undp.kz/en/articles/1/">News & Events</a></i><br><a href="http://www.undp.kz/en/articles/1/119.jsp">More...</a>
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<title>NEW ELECTION WEB PORTAL FOR YOUTH IS BEING INTRODUCED IN ASTANA </title>
<link>http://www.undp.kz/en/articles/1/118.jsp</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 14 Sep 2011 00:00:00 +0600</pubDate>
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					On September 15 2011, the International Day of Democracy, UNDP and the Central Election Commission will present a new youth web portal on the elections matters - www.umitker.kz.<br/><i>Section: <a href="http://www.undp.kz/en/articles/1/">News & Events</a></i><br><a href="http://www.undp.kz/en/articles/1/118.jsp">More...</a>
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<title>INNOVATIONS AND ENERGY-EFFICIENT TECHNOLOGIES FOR MODERNIZATION OF HOUSING AND UTILITIES SECTOR </title>
<link>http://www.undp.kz/en/articles/1/117.jsp</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 9 Sep 2011 00:00:00 +0600</pubDate>
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					The issues of implementation of innovations and energy-efficient technologies in housing and utilities sector were discussed at the regional conference, jointly organized by the East-Kazakhstan Oblast Akimat, “Kazakhstan Housing and Utilities Sector Reform Centre” JSC and UNDP/GEF projects on energy efficiency. <br />
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<title>PASSIVE BUILDING – ENERGY EFFICIENCY </title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 6 Sep 2011 00:00:00 +0600</pubDate>
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					The concept of passive building as a highly effective energy-efficient solution in modern construction was the main discussion topic at the seminar, jointly organized by the Government of the RK/UNDP/GEF project “Energy efficient design and construction of residential buildings” and “Saint-Gobain Construction Materials Kazakhstan” company. <br />
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<title>Equator Prize opens worldwide call for sustainable development award nominations</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 29 Aug 2011 00:00:00 +0600</pubDate>
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					The Equator Initiative is pleased to announce the call for nominations for the Equator Prize 2012, which will recognize 25 outstanding local initiatives that are working to advance sustainable development solutions for people, nature and resilient communities.<br/><i>Section: <a href="http://www.undp.kz/en/articles/1/">News & Events</a></i><br><a href="http://www.undp.kz/en/articles/1/115.jsp">More...</a>
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<title>UNDP and the Academy of Public Administration under the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan signed a Memorandum of Understanding</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 26 Aug 2011 00:00:00 +0600</pubDate>
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					Today, in the Academy of Public Administration under the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan a memorandum of understanding between the Academy and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) was signed by UNDP Resident Representative in Kazakhstan Stephen Tull and Rector of the Academy Aryn Orsariyev.<br />
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<title>KAZAKHSTAN, KYRGYZSTAN and TAJIKISTAN established joint center for disaster response and risk reduction</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 19 Aug 2011 00:00:00 +0600</pubDate>
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					The Agreement on establishing the inter-governmental Central Asian Center for Disaster Response and Risk Reduction was officially signed on World Humanitarian Day.<br />
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<title>Methodology and planning expertise to increase energy efficiency</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 12 Aug 2011 00:00:00 +0600</pubDate>
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					UNDP jointly with the Ministry of Industry of New Technologies of the RK discussed the methodology and planning expertise to increase energy efficiency during the workshop held in Astana.<br/><i>Section: <a href="http://www.undp.kz/en/articles/1/">News & Events</a></i><br><a href="http://www.undp.kz/en/articles/1/111.jsp">More...</a>
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<title>Kazakhstan to share experience within 7th Ministerial Conference ‘Environment for Europe’</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 5 Aug 2011 00:00:00 +0600</pubDate>
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					Within the framework of the 7th Ministerial Conference ‘Environment for Europe’ UNDP jointly with the Ministry of Environment Protection of Kazakhstan will hold side events aimed to give the stakeholders a more focused insight into problems, listen to expert opinions and contribute to addressing these issues. <br/><i>Section: <a href="http://www.undp.kz/en/articles/1/">News & Events</a></i><br><a href="http://www.undp.kz/en/articles/1/108.jsp">More...</a>
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