The United Nations turns 80 this year—at a time when its credibility is under pressure. As wars rage in Gaza, Ukraine and Sudan, many are asking: Is the UN still relevant? But away from the headlines, the UN’s development arm, UNDP, continues its work on the ground—including in Malaysia, where it’s been present since the 1960s. As Malaysia pushes toward high-income status, what does meaningful development look like in an age of colliding crises? And as trust in multilateral institutions wanes, can the UN still deliver on its promise of peace, progress and dignity for all? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks with UN Assistant Secretary-General Kanni Wignaraja, Regional Director for Asia and the Pacific at UNDP.
