What I like about being UNDP Administrator is that there are always positive stories to be told about our work. Take this one from Colombia - a country which has been badly affected by armed conflict for half a century, and where 5 million people are internally displaced and a third of the population lives under the poverty line. This story is about a displaced family who came to the capital, Bogota, and were helped by a small business programme supported by UNDP to set up their own business. That helps them support their childrens schooling and meet other important needs. Well done UNDP Colombia! PS Peace talks are ongoing between the Colombian Government and the main guerilla group. Its not an easy process, but we all hope for an outcome which will bring peace to the country. undp.org/content/undp/en/home/ourwork/povertyreduction/successstories/de-desplazados-a-microempresarios-en-colombia.html
Posted on: Sat, 27 Dec 2014 21:09:40 +0000