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The “Geeks” in our works
In China, “innovation” is a buzzword, one of the most frequently-used words in government policy documents. In the “13th Five-Year” National Science…
Ending poverty on road to a better future
This year's global observation of International Poverty Alleviation Day is taking place under truly extraordinary circumstances. The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on health, employment, incomes and…

Towards Long-Term Sustainability: Modifying Investment and Valuation Models in the Wake of the Pandemic
UNDP China launched a ground-breaking SDG Finance Taxonomy to guide and inform future investments towards a more inclusive and sustainable world. The Taxonomy offers an ambitious and more integrated…

Green economy a post-outbreak global objective
As the global battle against COVID-19 continues, countries around the world face enormous pressure in dealing with the wide-ranging consequences of the pandemic which extend far beyond health. The…

Every Mask Counts: Leading Emergency Procurement for UNDP China during the COVID-19 Pandemic
The seriousness of the situation became palpable over the Chinese New Year time. Like everyone else, I had gone home for the holiday, but the mood in my house was anything but cheerful.

How Gender Inequality Harms Our COVID-19 Recovery – Views From China
The coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19) is an unprecedented crisis, changing life for everyone on earth. Large parts of humanity are in lockdown. At the time of publication, more than 1.6 million people …
