Did UNDP suspend operations in order to avoid the external audit, as suggested in some media reports?
No. The two processes are not connected. UNDP suspended operations effective 2 March because the DPRK authorities were not willing to abide by terms of the Executive Board agreement for continued operations. The external audit is going ahead and UNDP is fully cooperating by making all documentation and relevant staff available to the auditors.
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