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Radio has played an important role in keeping people connected and informed about the pandemic response. In Peru, 44 of the country’s 47 indigenous languages are spoken in the Amazon. See how UNDP Peru is using radio broadcasts to communicate crucial safety information in peoples’ own languages.
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In DW News, UNDP Administrator Achim Steiner highlights the need to address the cost of economic development on the environment, societies and our health when measuring human progress.

The BBC covered a project supported by UNDP Yemen, which has helped women build a solar power station, providing affordable, clean energy to their community.

Three robots donated by UNDP and the Government of Japan have been put to work at Nairobi's international airport, keeping it disinfected and monitoring arrivals for signs of the virus.

On 23 February, UNDP welcomed four additional Generation17 young leaders, a joint initiative with Samsung Mobile to amplify the voices of young people working to achieve the Global Goals. Coming from Brazil, Lebanon, Ukraine, and South Korea, this new group of changemakers champion multiple SDGs, including No Poverty, Quality Education, and Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions. To learn more about Generation17 visit: generation17.undp.org