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Chasing COVID-19 : A Story of Digital Transformation

Detection, tracking and control of sources of infection such as clusters and transmission routes, were central in preventing the further spread of COVID-19. Despite a quite efficient response to the present sanitary crisis, Mauritius still has to increase its capacity to respond to future health crises. Read more

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New Skills for New Jobs : Opportunities for Women in the Renewable Energy Sector

The COVID-19 pandemic has also impacted the energy sector globally. The forced shutdown of many economies worldwide has resulted in decreased energy demand and a decline in oil prices. Although the full repercussions on the energy sector are yet to be determined, the opportunity to have the global economic recovery powered by renewable energy should not be missed.Read more

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Saving coral reefs from a changing climate future

The United Nations Development Programme, in partnership with the governments of Mauritius and Seychelles, has launched a regional project to restore coral reefs in both countries. Read more

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Towards Sustainable Land Management in the Republic of Mauritius

The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the vulnerability of both Mauritius and Rodrigues in terms of food security. One immediate response of the population has been a renewed interest in backyard gardening. This presents an excellent opportunity to propel both Mauritius and Rodrigues to adopt the Land Degradation Neutrality Targets of the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD).ssr客户端下载

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As Africa gains development ground, new inequalities emerge, says new UNDP report

According to the Report’s accompanying Human Development Index (HDI), Africa has experienced one of the most significant improvements in human development. Between 1990 and 2018 life expectancy increased by more than 11 years. For the first time this year, an African country – Seychelles – has moved into the very high human development group. Others are rising in the ranks as well. Four countries – Botswana, Gabon, Mauritius and South Africa – are now in the high human development group. Read more

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We will work for food

Building job skills & empowering the next generation of food growers on Rodrigues Island, Republic of Mauritius, through an organic farming school.Read more

UNDP at a glance

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is one of the world’s largest multilateral development agencies partnering with national stakeholders from the government, private sector, academia and civil society, to achieve 2030 national visions and to build a world where no one is leaving behind. To achieve this aim, UNDP provides and supports capacity building efforts, promotes policy dialogue and advocacy, and shares best practices and knowledge.

UNDP Country Office in Mauritius and Seychelles partners with both countries in the area of inclusive development, environment protection, climate change adaptation and disaster risk management. Capacity building for the public sector and gender mainstreaming will remain key areas of intervention.

Tackling climate change

The Climate Change Adaptation programme is in its last year of implementation. The programme embarked on major coastal protection works at 13 different sites toincrease climate resilience of communities and livelihoods in the coastal areas of Mauritius.The programme comprises of the construction of a refuge centre, mangrove plantations and costal adaptation works, as well as establishing an early warning system for storm surges. It also comprises training and capacity building, as well as policy mainstreaming, knowledge dissemination and management components.