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Human Development Report 2020

The Next Frontier: Human Development and the Anthropocene

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News

Women’s absence from COVID-19 task forces will perpetuate gender divide

New UNDP, UN Women report shows men outnumber women three to one.

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Blog

Healthy forests provide a path to fight climate change

Unlocking a green recovery.

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UNDP Response

A vineyard with a storied past receives an injection of new life

A Bosnian wine that once graced the tables of Austro-Hungarian royalty moves towards 21st century production.
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UNDP Response

“I cry for no apparent reason.”

UNDP launches Syria's first online mental health service

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Our

Mission

On the ground in about 170 countries and territories, UNDP works to eradicate poverty while protecting the planet. We help countries develop strong policies, skills, partnerships and institutions so they can sustain their progress.

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Expertise

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.

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Expertise

People

We are determined to end poverty and hunger, in all their forms and dimensions, and to ensure that all human beings can fulfil their potential in dignity and equality and in a healthy environment.

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Planet

We are determined to protect the planet from degradation, through sustainable consumption and production, sustainably managing its natural resources and taking urgent action on climate change, so that it can support the needs of the present and future generations.

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Prosperity

We are determined to ensure that all human beings can enjoy prosperous and fulfilling lives and that economic, social and technological progress occurs in harmony with nature.

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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.

Global

Impact

Our work in sustainable development, governance, and resilience building.

31

Millions

people had better access to services to tackle poverty

20

million

people gained access to financial services

256

Million

tonnes of carbon emissions cut

1+

Million

invested to strengthen resilience to crises

Publications

  • Report

    Human Mobility, Shared Opportunities: A Review of the 2009 Human Development Report and the Way Ahead

    This UNDP publication recommends actions for policymakers to enhance the benefits and reduce the costs of human mobility to help achieve the Sustainable Development Goals.

  • Report

    UNDP Annual Report 2019

    As one of the world’s largest multilateral development agencies, present in over 170 countries and territories, UNDP is on the frontlines of anticipating, understanding and acting on today’s opportunities and risks.

  • Issue Brief

    UNDP Issues Brief on Resilient Livelihoods Value Chains

    Through this thematic area, UNDP supports the advancement of climate resilient livelihoods for vulnerable communities, including resilient agricultural value chain development.