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].