United Nations Development Programme

The United Nation's Development Programme is the UN's global development network. It advocates for change and connects countries to knowledge, experience and resources to help people build a better life. We are on the ground in 166 countries, working with them on their own solutions to global and national development challenges. As they develop local capacity, they draw on the people of UNDP and our wide range of partners.

• Democratic Governance to develop institutions and processes that are not only reflective of the will of the people, but are also more responsive to the needs of ordinary citizens, particularly the poor.
• Poverty Reduction through innovative solutions, that ensure that the poor participate in the process as well as expanding access to productive assets and economic opportunities, and mainstreaming poverty related issues.
• Crisis Prevention and Recovery to assist the people in recouping losses incurred in times of crisis and conflict and to strengthen and implement policies and programmes that incorporate conflict prevention and peace-building perspectives.
• A sound Energy and Environmental Policy without which sustainable development cannot be ensured for future generations.
• Access to Information and Communications Technology to provide people with a powerful tool for participating in global markets; promoting political accountability; improving the delivery of basic services; and enhancing local development opportunities.
• Economic Development

• Universal access to Education and Health Care; and
• Gender Equality so that the talents and perspectives of women may be utilized as full and equal participants in society.