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AMMAN, 13 September 2012- The Ministry of Planning and International Cooperation and the United Nations Heads of Missions in Jordan launched the United Nations Development Assistance Framework (UNDAF) 2013-2017 for Jordan, on Wednesday, 12 September 2012, at 10:00 am in The Royal Cultural Center, Conferences Hall.
Various Jordanian Government Bodies, Embassies, National and International Non-Governmental Organizations, representatives from Civil Society Organization and Donor Agencies attended the ceremony.
The Ministry of Planning and International Cooperation and the United Nations Heads of Missions in Jordan invite the press to attend the Launching of the United Nations Development Assistance Framework (UNDAF) 2013-2017 for Jordan on Wednesday, 12 September 2012, 10:00 am – 11:30 am in The Royal Cultural Center, Conferences Hall.
Amman – As part of his visit to Jordan on January 31, 2012, UN Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon met with youth to listen to their concerns and aspirations in regards to the reform in the Kingdom. Participants in the meeting were selected for their active involvement in youth related initiatives in education, employment, media, debate, and reform. The group of eight young men and women took part in various youth programs and projects held by the United Nations Agencies in Jordan.
Aside from the youth and the Secretary General, the meeting was attended by the United Nations Resident Coordinator in Jordan and few UN staff.
Montreal, 12 January 2012 – On 10 January 2012, Jordan became the first Arab country and the second Party to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) to ratify the Nagoya Protocol on Access to Genetic Resources and the Fair and Equitable Sharing of Benefits Arising from their Utilization to the Convention on Biological Diversity.
The Nagoya Protocol, which was opened for signature in February 2011, has received 75 signatures and will enter into force 90 days after the deposit of the fiftieth instrument of ratification.
The United Nations – Amman –September 27, 2011 - In efforts to highlight their contribution to society and help address the challenges they face, the United Nations has dedicated a year to youth by proclaiming 2010 the International Year of Youth, commencing in August 2010 and ending in August 2011.
UN Secretary-General urges world leaders to step up efforts to meet the Goals
Geneva, 7 July 2011 – Significant strides towards achieving the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) have been made, yet reaching all the goals by the 2015 deadline remains challenging because the world’s poorest are being left behind, a UN report says.