United Nations Development Programme

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is the leading development agency of the United Nations and works in over 170 countries and territories to combat poverty and reduce inequalities. UNDP supports countries in developing policy strategies, leadership, partnerships, and institutional capacities to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

The mission of UNDP is to end poverty, build democratic governance, rule of law, and inclusive institutions. UNDP is committed to change and connects countries with knowledge, experience, and resources to help people lead better lives. The values of UNDP include promoting human rights, empowering women, and supporting the poorest and most vulnerable populations[1][4][5].

UNDP focuses its work on six core areas known as the "signature solutions":

• Poverty and Inequality: Combating inequalities by investing in people's capabilities to surpass the poverty line.
• Governance: Supporting countries in addressing new complexities through forward-looking approaches and better risk management.
• Resilience: Strengthening countries and institutions to prevent, mitigate, and respond to crises, conflicts, natural disasters, climate, and socio-economic shocks.
• Environment: Integrating nature and the environment into national economies and planning; assisting governments in the protection, management, and assessment of their natural resources.
• Energy: Increasing access to energy for the most disadvantaged populations and accelerating the transition to renewable energy.
• Gender Equality: Addressing structural barriers to gender equality and enhancing women's economic empowerment and leadership[1][3][4].

UNDP plays a central role in implementing the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. The organization supports countries in achieving the SDGs, particularly by promoting sustainable development, democratic governance, peacebuilding, and climate and disaster protection. UNDP also promotes digital transformation to build inclusive, ethical, and sustainable digital societies and supports the development of innovative solutions to improve the performance of entire systems and make them adaptable and resilient[3][4][5].

UNDP works closely with partners across the UN system and coordinates global and national efforts to achieve the SDGs. The organization is also significantly involved in the Resident Coordinator System (RCS), which leads the United Nations' development efforts at the country level. Additionally, UNDP administers the UN Capital Development Fund and the UN Volunteers program, which deploys over 6,000 volunteers in 160 countries for peace and development[5].

Through its comprehensive activities and partnerships, UNDP significantly contributes to creating a more just, sustainable, and peaceful world.

• 1 - https://www.undp.org/about-us
• 2 - https://www.un.org/youthenvoy/2013/08/undp-united-nations-development-programme/
• 3 - https://www.undp.org
• 4 - https://www.undp.org/bangladesh/about-us
• 5 - https://www.data4sdgs.org/partner/undp-united-nations-development-programme