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'The sheer scale of the disaster, compounding the pre-existing deep vulnerability, requires a massive and sustained international response.'
UNDP Resident Representative writes about the impact of the earthquake in Myanmar
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Ballooning debt service payments in poorest countries reach alarming levels
UNDP calls for an immediate fiscal lifeline for developing countries and urgent overhaul of the borrowing system
Stories
Protectors of the icy oasis
Indigenous-led conservation in the Arctic
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4 women who are inspiring the next generation of leaders in AI
Stories from the UNDP SDG Artificial Intelligence Lab
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Despite conflict, resilience remains strong in eastern DRC
The crisis in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has upended lives, hitting women and children the hardest.
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Accelerating economic recovery is critical to reversing Syria’s decline and restoring stability
UNDP preliminary socio-economic impact assessment: With robust growth, the country's economy could restore its pre-conflict level within a decade
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Sudan: Short-term humanitarian aid alone insufficient to address severe deterioration in employment, income, access to essential services and food security
New study: Economic revival, social protection and infrastructure rehabilitation are critical for urban recovery
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For people, for peace
In turbulent times, the International Year of Peace and Trust seeks to reinvigorate a global culture of peace
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Signals Spotlight 2024
Hope for all generations: The Signals Spotlight identifies some of the areas where our legacy to future generations is in doubt – and asks what that means for development.
Climate
A very special weather forecast
What will the news be like when our kids are all grown up?
UNDP works in 170 countries and territories to eradicate poverty while protecting the planet. We help countries develop strong policies, skills, partnerships and institutions so they can sustain their progress.
UNDP is the United Nations’ lead agency on international development. We support countries and communities as they work to eradicate poverty, implement the Paris Agreement on climate change and achieve the Sustainable Development Goals. We advocate for transformative change, and we connect countries to the resources they need to help people build a better life.
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Including green, inclusive and digital transitions: working with countries to effect change in systems and structures that shape a country’s sustainable development
Leaving no one behind
A rights-based approach centred on empowerment, inclusion, equity, human agency and human development
Building resilience
Strengthening countries and institutions to prevent, mitigate and respond to crisis, conflict, natural hazards, climate and social and economic shocks
Poverty and inequality
Tackling inequality of opportunities by investing in the enhanced capabilities people need to move above the poverty line and keep moving forward
Governance
Helping countries address emerging complexities by “future-proofing” governance systems through anticipatory approaches and better management of risk
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Supporting countries and communities in building resilience to diverse shocks and crises, including conflict, climate change, disasters and epidemics
Environment
Putting nature and the environment at the heart of national economies and planning; helping governments protect, manage and value their natural assets
Energy
Increasing energy access for those furthest behind and accelerating the transition to renewable energy
Gender equality
Confronting the structural obstacles to gender equality and strengthening women’s economic empowerment and leadership
Digitalization
Supporting countries to build inclusive, ethical and sustainable digital societies
Strategic innovation
Empowering governments and communities to enhance the performance of entire systems, making them adaptive and resilient
Development financing
Partnering with governments and the private sector to align public and private capital flows with the SDGs and mobilize finance at scale
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Trusted partnerships
Partnership is at the heart of everything UNDP does. We offer a nearly universal presence across the world. We are determined to mobilize the means to implement the 2030 Agenda through a revitalized Global Partnership for Sustainable Development, with a focus on the poorest and most vulnerable.
Our work in sustainable development, governance and resilience building.
97 supported to generate jobs and livelihoods in the past two years
100 people benefited from stronger policy and market conditions for sustainable energy
400 registered voters supported to participate in elections in 2022 and 2023
$100 private capital aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals
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UNDP Annual Report 2024
UNDP’s work in 2024 is living proof that investing in development makes things possible. By connecting prosperity, climate, energy, nature, resilience, innovation and digitalization, we are reaching – and achieving – our “Moonshot” global ambitions, while accelerating progress on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
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Signals Spotlight 2024
Looking ahead to the Summit of the Future in September 2024, the question of what kind of world we leave to our descendants concerns us all. The Signals Spotlight identifies some of the areas where our legacy to future generations is in doubt – and asks what that means for development.
Report
Human Development Report 2023/2024
Breaking the gridlock Human Development Report calls for collective action to address growing inequality and other global challenges
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UNDP Strategic Plan 2022-2025
Focused on the future of development, UNDP’s bold Strategic Plan is a framework to help countries get back on track to achieve the SDGs.
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Hours after the Myanmar quake, this UNDP team was already mapping the crisis
In the immediate aftermath of the 28 March earthquake, the Myanmar Information Management Unit (MIMU), a vital United Nations service hosted by UNDP, played a…
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Guardians of the land
In Uruguay, a group of rural women is breaking down structural inequalities and combating the negative effects of climate change.
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From toy guns to books and sports
In 2024, the Saving Lives Entity (SALIENT) was launched in Honduras. The programme is driven by a bold ambition: to prevent armed violence by offering young…
Stories
National Geographic: 'Why Michelle Yeoh believes in the power of women'
UNDP Goodwill Ambassador Michelle Yeoh has been named among the 2025 National Geographic 33, a group of "visionaries, creators, icons and adventurers from across…
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Big fish
This story celebrates four women, whose determination and resilience are driving meaningful change in the fishing industry.
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Protectors of the icy oasis
For World Water Day 2025, dedicated to the theme of glacier preservation, we turn our gaze to those on the frontlines of the battle. The Inuit Circumpolar…
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Society's self-sabotage: How discrimination cripples nations
Ending discrimination is in our hands. As we mark Zero Discrimination Day on 1 March, we must remember that discrimination is a human construct that calls for…
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The guardians of Dindéfélo
A 2024 Equator Prize winner, the Dindéfélo Community Nature Reserve represents a model for conservation finance, demonstrating how investing in Indigenous…
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