Arvind Kumar

Listening to communities, understanding local priorities and supporting practical pathways forward. The @SwissDevCoop visit to #Sudan brought important engagement with displaced communities & local partners, building on Switzerland’s continued support to #Sudan and its people.

Sudan’s grid has suffered up to $3 bn in war damage, making solar power essential for farms, clinics & businesses. But high costs, customs delays & limited financing still put it out of reach for many. A new @UNDP study maps the challenges & way forward: cutt.ly/itBfbsNb.

🇸🇩Sudan’s private sector is keeping basic supply chains functioning, even in the middle of a crisis. @UNDP's 🆕 private sector engagement strategy aims at targeted interventions for micro, small & medium enterprises to remain strong & resilient. See how: bit.ly/3OTuNRF

Sustainable investment at scale depends on real risk being understood, shared & managed That’s why @UNDP and the Berne Union are partnering Strengthening insurance, guarantees & risk-sharing tools for sustainable growth in developing and emerging markets undp.org/press-releases…

Even in the middle of a war, Sudan’s private sector is keeping basic supply chains alive –for food, for medicines, for fuel, for the everyday goods that allow people to cope & prosper. Check out the🆕released Private Sector Engagement Strategy 2026-2028: go.undp.org/TV7

سعيًا لتعزيز الشراكات الاستراتيجية التنموية وتبادل الرؤى حول القضايا الإقليمية الملحّة 🇸🇩، استقبل سعادة المدير التنفيذي لـ #أجفند الأستاذ همّام بن جريّد، الأستاذ لوكا راندا، الممثل المقيم لبرنامج الأمم المتحدة الإنمائي في السودان. وجرى خلال اللقاء استعراض التعاون القائم بين برنامج الأمم المتحدة الإنمائي وأجفند وبنك الإبداع للتمويل الأصغر في السودان، في دعم وتدريب المنشآت متناهية الصغر والصغيرة، إلى جانب مناقشة تطورات الوضع الراهن وبحث فرص التعاون بما يعزّز الاستجابة للتحديات الراهنة ويدعم مسارات التعافي الاقتصادي. وعلى هامش اللقاء، قام الوفد بجولة في معرض الأمير طلال بن عبدالعزيز – رحمه الله –، اطّلع خلالها على إرثه التنموي ومبادراته التي أسهمت في دعم مسيرة التنمية الإنسانية على المستويين الإقليمي والدولي. In pursuit of strengthening strategic development partnerships and exchanging insights on pressing regional issues 🇸🇩, H.E. Mr. Hammam bin Juraied, Executive Director of #AGFUND, received Mr. Luca Renda, UNDP Resident Representative In Sudan. The meeting reviewed ongoing cooperation between UNDP, AGFUND, and Al Ebdaa Microfinance Bank in Sudan, particularly in supporting and training micro and small enterprises. Discussions also addressed recent developments in the country and explored opportunities to further enhance development and humanitarian efforts, contributing to effective responses to current challenges and advancing pathways for economic recovery. On the sidelines of the meeting, the delegation toured the Prince Talal bin Abdulaziz Exhibition, where they were introduced to his development legacy and pioneering initiatives that have contributed to advancing human development at both regional and international levels.

Government of Japan @JapanGov provides US$ 1.94 million for 2 new projects to foster local-level peacebuilding, improve aid access and create a safe environment for economic recovery in #Sudan @UNDP_Sudan go.undp.org/Tze

#Riyadh | #SFD CEO, Mr. Sultan Al-Marshad, received today at the Fund’s HQ, the @UNDP Resident Representative in Sudan, Mr. Luca Renda, and his accompanying delegation. During their meeting, the Fund’s development activities in Sudan were explored, and opportunities to enhance development cooperation between both sides were discussed. #ProsperTogether

Today in #Sudan, @UNDP and the @Japan_Emb_Sudan launched two new projects totaling USD 1.94 million to support early recovery and social cohesion. From strengthening national institutions to supporting women-led businesses in Khartoum. Read the full PR: cutt.ly/JtZ1UNu5

When water isn’t reliable, securing it becomes daily labor, most often carried by women and girls. In #RiverNile, @UNDP handed over six solar-powered pumps funded by @KuwaitFund, reaching 28,000 people and limiting the time and physical effort needed to secure water.

Abdul Rahim expanded his solar-powered shop, restoring access to essential services and creating jobs. His story reflects how #Sudan’s private sector is sustaining communities under pressure. More from our new Private Sector Engagement Strategy ➡️ cutt.ly/AtLv21Ns.

After fleeing the war in #Khartoum, Lubna rebuilt her pastry business and now trains others to start their own. Supported by @UNDP and @bank_ebdaa, her resilience is what we aim to protect and grow through our new Private Sector Engagement Strategy. 🔗 bit.ly/3OTuNRF

OUT NOW Sudan’s Private Sector Engagement Strategy. After years of war, businesses are still keeping markets functioning, but under severe disruption, reduced capacity and constant risk. Check out @UNDP’s new strategy to support businesses in 🇸🇩: cutt.ly/AtLv21Ns.

Water is essential to sustain lives. @UNDP_Sudan collaborated with @KuwaitFund to hand over 6 solar-powered pumps in River Nile reaching 28,000 people and limiting the time and physical effort needed to secure water.

The war in Sudan broke out over 3 years ago, triggering the world’s largest humanitarian crisis and erasing more than 30 years of economic progress. A new @UNDP_Sudan and @issafrica report warns of a disastrous future without peace and urgent support go.undp.org/TSv

@kanniwignaraja @UNDP @alexanderdecroo @RaquelLagunas_ @Niamhcs @beatetrankmann @SudhaGooty @HaoliangXu @BangkokPostNews @MFAThai @ThailandUN @UNDPThailand Meaningful institutional change demands vision and responsiveness. Bangkok earning the @UNDP Gender Seal Gold—the first in Asia-Pacific—is proof of this. Congrats @kanniwignaraja & team! Excellence in governance is built, not bestowed. Well deserved.

The Kassala GeoDRR platform shows how risk‑informed, area‑based planning improves when geospatial analytics and socio‑economic data converge—shifting recovery and resilience from fragmented responses to evidence‑driven territorial prioritization. unosat-geodrr.cern.ch/apps/SDN/Kassa…

Adjusting to climate pressure, with practical solutions. W/ @SwissDevCoop support solar-powered irrigation is helping women’s associations in #Kassala extend growing seasons & diversify production, improving yields & securing feed for livestock. 📸 Mustaneerat Women Association

How do communities build peace from the ground up? In #Sudan, local actors demonstrate remarkable ingenuity—creating safe corridors, protecting vital services, facilitating dialogue. @HaoliangXu explores this overlooked dimension of peacebuilding: cutt.ly/BtJX5KOb

Honored to be a panelist at the Joint Policy Dialogue: 'From Protection to Prevention' in Africa. Thank you @UNDPAfrica! Peace is not a luxury—it is a precondition for humanitarian access and the foundation upon which all development stands.