development

18 sites added to UN network of global biosphere reserves

8 November 2002
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) today announced the addition of 18 new sites to a global network of land or coastal ecosystems dedicated to finding solutions to reconcile the preservation of biodiversity with sustainable development.

Top UN officials discuss meeting global anti-poverty targets

8 November 2002
Reaching international targets to cut poverty and combat other global ills will top the agenda of a meeting of senior United Nations officials convened by Secretary-General Kofi Annan which opened today.

Annan says economic growth alone will not resolve world’s ills, urges broader efforts

28 October 2002
While the expansion of economies has helped millions of people to raise their standard of living, it will not suffice to tackle global difficulties, Secretary-General Kofi Annan said today, urging broader efforts to reach international development goals.

Brazilian President named first winner of UN Human Development Award

15 October 2002
Brazilian President Fernando Henrique Cardoso today was named the first winner of the United Nations human development award for his achievements in improving employment, poverty, health and education in his country.

UN study urges overhauling international policy approach to African development

26 September 2002
Calling for a major overhaul in the international policy approach to African development, a United Nations study released today says new initiatives must be accompanied by outside aid, debt relief and access to global markets.

New UN study calls for global approach to corporate responsibility

26 August 2002
The concept of corporate social responsibility must be adopted in both developed and developing countries in order to help alleviate poverty, the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) said today.

On eve of Johannesburg forum, UN official flags links between disarmament, development

25 August 2002
With a landmark United Nations conference on economic and environmental problems set to open in Johannesburg, South Africa, a top UN official has urged the participants of the World Summit on Sustainable Development (WSSD) to recognize the vital role of disarmament in tackling the issues on the forum's agenda.

New UN report calls for technology research to help tackle Africa's challenges

24 August 2002
If effectively harnessed to tackle Africa's specific challenges, emerging technologies can help the continent by cutting the incidence of disease, food insecurity, and vulnerability to environmental damage, the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) said today.
Annan and wife Nane departing Ghana

Annan embarks on five-nation tour of Africa prior to UN sustainable development forum

23 August 2002
Wrapping up his personal holiday today, United Nations Secretary-General Kofi Annan is set to kick off a series of official visits to African countries, culminating with his participation at the World Summit for Sustainable Development, which gets under way next week in South Africa.

UN forum in South Africa to focus on sustainable development

23 August 2002
More than 100 world leaders and 60,000 participants are set to convene in Johannesburg, South Africa, over the next two weeks as a key United Nations forum opens on Monday in an effort to find new initiatives for implementing sustainable development practices and building a prosperous and secure future for their citizens.