Singaporean working at the @UN with @UNDPDigital. Formerly @UNTechEnvoy #UN75 @UN_OCT @UNDPPA & @UNODC. All views/RTs my own.
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Yu Ping Chan retweeted
Jun 3
Proud to launch the @UNDP Blockchain Advisory Group w/@HaoliangXu at @proofoftalk! @UNDP_AltFinLab
Trust, ID, financial inclusion, sustainability & skills—this is about where blockchain can drive real devt impact.🙏for a rich discussion. Let's carry this momentum fwd together!🤝
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Yu Ping Chan retweeted
Launched at @STIForum2026, @UNDP's new Building Digital Foundations in SIDS 2.0 brief outlines how small island states build trusted, resilient digital foundations to scale public services, strengthen resilience & enable responsible #AI.
Read the brief: go.undp.org/TV9
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Feb 13
An amazing opportunity!
Calling for aspiring researchers and communicators!
Join us in Singapore for three #internships across the following areas:
🌱 Climate and Sustainability: estm.fa.em2.oraclecloud.com/…
🌐 Digital and AI: estm.fa.em2.oraclecloud.com/…
📢 Comms and Engagement: estm.fa.em2.oraclecloud.com/…
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Yu Ping Chan retweeted
From governments to the private sector and civil society - 2026 is shaping up as a pivotal year for policy impact, delivery and learning.
Read the 12 key moments to watch 👇
undp.org/digital/blog/digita…
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Yu Ping Chan retweeted
17 Dec 2025
It was an honour speaking at the High-level Meeting of the General Assembly on WSIS 20 and reaffirming that @UNDP will continue working w/ all stakeholders to keep the needs of developing countries at the centre of global digital cooperation.
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Yu Ping Chan retweeted
16 Dec 2025
The UN AI Resource Hub is live! A joint effort by @UNDP, @ITU & @UNESCO to strengthen AI coordination across the UN.
✅ 750 AI initiatives from 50 entities
✅ Collaboration opportunities & shared priorities
✅ Standard taxonomy for easy discovery
unaihub.aiforgood.itu.int/
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Yu Ping Chan retweeted
On the International Day for Persons with Disabilities, @Big_O_cean story reminds us of the importance of inclusion in enabling everyone to go higher and farther.
#DisabilityDay #IDPD
3 Dec 2025
“You can go higher and farther. So don’t give up”.
This #DisabilityDay, be inspired by @Big_O_cean!
This unique Korean 🇰🇷 band is comprised of members with hearing loss who are changing the K-Pop world and sharing powerful messages through their music.
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Yu Ping Chan retweeted
On #IDPD, we celebrate disability-inclusive innovation. @UNDP and partners are advancing tools like the Smart White Cane, the AccessAbility app & national web accessibility standards so no one is left behind in the digital age.
👉 Read the blog: undp.org/digital/blog/advanc…
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Yu Ping Chan retweeted
17 Nov 2025
Today, @UN Secretary-General @antonioguterres announced @alexanderdecroo as our new UNDP Administrator.
We look forward to working together to help eradicate poverty, reduce inequalities and build resilience.
Join us in wishing him a warm welcome! go.undp.org/iWq
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17 Nov 2025
A ground-breaking pilot from our @UNDPtech Center in Singapore that will be showcased at #COP30 in Belem - join us to learn more!
📅 18 Nov 2025
🕙 09:00–10:00 (UTC–3)
🔗 Register on Maloca: forms.gle/7RKVph2G9T2BM2sf9
17 Nov 2025
Is adopting a digital baseline #ESG metrics and tech-enabled disclosure tools the way forward to support #MSMEs?
Find out with us as we reflect on the results of our Savannah pilot at #COP30!
📅 18 Nov 2025
🕙 09:00–10:00 (UTC–3)
🔗 Register on Maloca: forms.gle/7RKVph2G9T2BM2sf9
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Yu Ping Chan retweeted
A new MoU between @UNDP and @WadhwaniAI marks a next step in our #AI readiness journey - linking UNDP’s country-level foundation with Wadhwani’s real-world AI solutions.
The partnership will drive south-south collaboration on safe, scalable, public-benefit AI.
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Yu Ping Chan retweeted
Last week at #DigitalUNGA, @UNDP joined forces w/ private sector partners & youth orgs to close the digital gap and power tech for good. 🙌 Thanks to @SamsungMobile & our #Generation17 leaders for being part of it and addressing some of the #DigitallVoices campaign questions.
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Yu Ping Chan retweeted
24 Sep 2025
To harness the potential of AI & ensure its benefits are inclusive & equitable for all, @Robert_Opp & I are calling for broader coalitions & partnerships.
Read our blog to know why we need to engage & act now for an equal future in the digital age. go.undp.org/wKT
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Yu Ping Chan retweeted
25 Sep 2025
To solve today’s challenges, it’s time to move from financing projects → financing systems.
The future of finance must be collaborative, catalytic, and systemic.
Unlocking Systemic Impact at #UNGA convened leaders across sectors to reimagine public–investor partnerships️
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24 Sep 2025
The highlight of my year - #DigitalUNGA - an amazing night of tech visionaries and truly a display of the incredible partnership between @UNDP and @ITU.
Thank you to everyone that was part of this and most of all, to my @UNDPDigital teammates!
#UNGA
24 Sep 2025
🌐 Yesterday at #DigitalUNGA, @UNDP & @ITU convened leaders, innovators & changemakers at UNHQ. Together, we showcased how digital can drive inclusion, opportunity & dignity—celebrating bold solutions that connect everyone, everywhere. 💻✨
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Yu Ping Chan retweeted
24 Sep 2025
Honoured to open #DigitalUNGA with @ITU. Digital innovation goes beyond just platforms or devices — it is about people.
Together with partners in 130 countries, @UNDP is helping turn digital ambitions into life-changing impact for sustainable development. #SDGs @UNGA
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Yu Ping Chan retweeted
23 Sep 2025
1 in every 3 people don’t even have internet access.
By charting a new course now, we can create new markets, ensure equal participation in the artificial intelligence revolution, and give everyone a voice in shaping AI's future. go.undp.org/JvD
#UNGA
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Yu Ping Chan retweeted
22 Sep 2025
Tomorrow, the #DigitalUNGA 2025 Anchor Event convenes global leaders & changemakers at UNHQ.
Speakers will spotlight how digital technologies can connect, empower & drive progress.
Meet some of them below, and stay tuned for highlights throughout the week
itu.int/initiatives/digital-…
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Yu Ping Chan retweeted
17 Sep 2025
Pleased to join #G77 & China to mark the International Day of Science, Technology & Innovation (STI) for the South. We discussed how #STI can advance development breakthroughs for the #GlobalSouth & I shared how @UNDP's Digital, AI & Innovation Hub can support these efforts.
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18 Sep 2025
Looking forward to seeing everyone at #DigitalUNGA!
17 Sep 2025
40 sessions. 11 days. Digital@UNGA is underway!
Powered by a shared vision for an inclusive and fair digital future for all.
Check out the full schedule of events and follow #DigitalUNGA for all the news itu.int/initiatives/digital-…
ALT promo visual for the Digital@UNGA calendar of events. Shape the future of digital for good, for people and prosperity
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