UNDP signs agreements with Norway and Ireland to support Democracy Consolidation Projects and Human Rights in Malawi

From Face of Malawi Fri Nov 23 2012, 04:18:18

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Governments of Norway and Ireland have signed financing agreements to support democracy consolidation and human rights in Malawi. UNDP Administrator Helen Clark witnessed the signing ceremony while on a three day visit to the southern African country.  Malawi is one of the poorest countries in Africa and [...]

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