The Conference also discussed the role of public service broadcasting in relation to both freedom of the press and the use of media to promote human development and poverty alleviation.

UNESCO: Education

Science, engineering and technology (SET) drives sustainable social and economic Development and is vital in addressing basic human needs including poverty reduction, emergency and disaster prevention, response and reconstruction, bridging the knowledge divide and promoting intercultural cooperation.

UNESCO: Technology and Engineering for Development

The country struggles with low levels of human capital development and high levels of poverty.

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Quality primary education is not only a fundamental human right, but also an essential driver of human development, bringing benefits for health and poverty reduction.

FORBES: Connect

Education is the driving force of human development and has strong benefits forhealth, employment, poverty reduction, environmental awareness, and civic participation.

UNESCO: Social and Human Sciences

It is solely through dialogue and peaceful co-existence that the achievement of the world vision for sustainable development, protection of human rights and alleviation of poverty will become possible.

UNESCO: Cyprus &

Both the Director-General and Mr Kim highlighted the critical role that education plays for development gains across the board, from better health and poverty alleviation to basic human dignity and gender equality.

UNESCO: MEDIA SERVICES

In the area of human development and social inclusion, the UN will continue to work towards reducing poverty, improving access to basic services in areas such as health, education and social protection, and achieving a more equitable and sustainable local and regional development for improving the socio-economic conditions of all, especially vulnerable groups.

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