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A Call to Action against Gender-Based Violence : Putting Women's Rights at the centre of the COVID-19 response.

As the world celebrates the 16 Days of Activism, including the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women on 25 November, facts and figures from across the world reveal that the fight to eradicate violence against women is far from being won. In Mauritius, where around 1 in 4 women have reportedly faced gender-based violence (GBV), statistics have shown that the number of cases has increased five-fold during the COVID-19 lockdown period. To cope with this new pandemic of violence, the Government of Mauritius has launched a National Strategy and Action Plan to eliminate Gender-Based Violence (GBV) in Mauritius.

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The Ease of Doing Business: An entry point for economic diversification in Seychelles

Despite the COVID-19 related economic downturn, the pandemic provides the opportunity to review the macro-economic choices and development path required to sustain the Small Island Developing States (SIDS).

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The Consultative Workshop on National Environmental Policy : an opportunity to adjust to contemporary environmental challenges

The Consultative Workshop on National Environmental Policy, which comprised six sessions, was an opportunity to discuss national environmental policies with the participation of various stakeholders of the environment sector. In the first session, the Nationally Determined Contributions, which embody efforts done by each country to reduce national emissions and to adapt to the impacts of climate change, were reviewed.

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Crowdfunding: Options to address a funding gap through collaborative economy

While relief efforts are being created to rebound, it is high time to explore innovative policy options to ease the humanitarian and development crisis. One possible solution in Mauritius is to explore the potential of Crowdfunding, a funding technique which is aligned with the United Nations SDG 17 Partnerships for the Goals.

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E€OFISH: Building sustainable fisheries to transform Africa

E€OFISH, a new programme to promote sustainable fishing in East Africa, Southern Africa and the Indian Ocean region, was officially launched in Port Louis, on 9 December 2020. Promoted and funded by the European Union, this initiative counts several implementing partners. In the Republic of Mauritius, E€OFISH is implemented by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in partnership with the Ministry of Blue Economy, Marine Resources, Fisheries and Shipping.

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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.

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.

An Assessment of the Socio-Economic Impact of COVID-19 in Seychelles

This report presents an initial assessment of the social and economic impact of Covid-19 on Seychelles. It has been prepared in line with the UN Secretary General’s recommendation of extending UN support to national Covid-19 responses. The report is aimed at stimulating policy debate on recovery and building a resilient economy that can withstand future shocks, and inform programming by Government and the UN system. The study relied on secondary data from national and global sources, complemented by extensive consultations with sector experts, communities and actors in the formal and informal private sector including small, medium and large business establishments. It identifies several impacts of the pandemic on the economy and social sector, while also articulating the efficacy of Government programmes designed to cushion the country from the negative shock presented by the pandemic.

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A Call to Action against Gender-Based Violence : Putting Women's Rights at the centre of the COVID-19 response.

The Ease of Doing Business: An entry point for economic diversification in Seychelles

The Consultative Workshop on National Environmental Policy : an opportunity to adjust to contemporary environmental challenges

Crowdfunding: Options to address a funding gap through collaborative economy

E€OFISH: Building sustainable fisheries to transform Africa

We will work for food

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Tackling climate change

An Assessment of the Socio-Economic Impact of COVID-19 in Seychelles

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