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Czech Challenge Fund 2025: Call for Applications Now Closed

The call for applications to the Czech Challenge Fund 2025 is now closed. This year’s round received a substantial number of proposals for projects to be implemented in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Ethiopia, Cambodia, Georgia, Moldova, and Zambia. We appreciate the strong interest from applicants. The evaluation process will take place

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Empowering Communities and Conserving Forests: Sustainable Frankincense Harvesting in Tigray, Ethiopia

In the dry woodlands of Ethiopia’s Tigray region, an ancient resource is getting a modern upgrade. A collaborative project between Czech and Ethiopian universities is empowering local communities with innovative techniques to produce high-value essential oils from frankincense resin, fostering economic resilience and promoting the sustainable conservation of precious forests.

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International Women´s Day 2023

International Women´s Day was officially recognized by the United Nations in 1977. The purpose of the day is to uphold women’s achievements, recognize challenges, and focus greater attention on women’s rights and gender equality. The theme for this year’s International Women’s Day, 8 March 2023 is, “DigitALL: Innovation and technology for gender equality” As UN Secretary-General

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How to detect road damage with a smart solution?

An interview with Mr. Robert Pinkas – CEO of Czech company VisionCraft. Within the Czech-UNDP Partnership modality Challenge Fund, Czech technological company VisionCraft implements together with their local partner GlobalPort LLC project on Road Asset Management system using AI.  Today project innovator Mr. Pinkas will talk about his experience from Georgia

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How to use biogas for sustainable development in Zambia?

An interview with Mr. Patrick Francis Kapila from the Czech University of Chemistry and Technology in Prague. Within the Czech-UNDP Partnership modality Challenge Fund, University of Chemistry and Technology (VSCHT) in Prague implements together with their local partner Hysper Enterprise project of Biogas production and by-product utilization. The digestate, which is

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New Challenge Fund projects for 2022/2023

Each year, Czech-UNDP Partnership for SDGs supports around 12 projects within the Challenge Fund modality. Each year a call for applications is announced and private companies as well as the non-profit sector send applications with their proposed projects. With their projects they try to solve a specific problem in a

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Equalize the treatment of HIV – World AIDS Day 2022

World AIDS Day is observed annually on December 1. This is to remember all the people who are living with HIV, but also those who passed away from an AIDS-related illness. This year´s theme is “Equalize”. It is a call to action to address disparities in aid in the eradication

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Czech SDGs Awards 2022 – LIAZ Exploration

Photo credit Petr Klapper In October, the Czech SDG Awards honored sustainable projects and strategies that aspire to change the Czech Republic and the rest of the world for the better. Their mission is to acknowledge innovative ventures with a positive impact on society and the planet. In the Development

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