UNDP

United Nations Development Programme Around the World

As the UN's global development network, UNDP has the proven technologies, policies, financial resources, and most importantly, the courage and determination to make things happen. UNDP has emerged as an organization of energy and intellect, of shared knowledge and strong partnerships, of realistic vision for transformation.

Today, with knowledge management, a growing culture of corporate social responsibility, and equipped with a series of cutting-edge tools for doing business, our global network of experts is more prepared than ever to support people in need. UNDP is committed to full use of everything it offers: advocacy, knowledge, partnerships, and support for capacity development. As a trusted development partner known worldwide for being on the ground during both crisis and peace, we adapt and extend our capabilities when events demand it.

We are on the ground in more than 166 countries, working with them on their own solutions to global and national development challenges. Through its country offices, UNDP addresses five critical issues: human and economic development, nation building, sustainable resources and the environment, infectious diseases; and conflicts and natural disasters. Often these challenges are interlinked, reinforcing each other. UNDP designs programmes and partnerships in response to this interdependence.

UNDP spans the world - with staff from (almost) every country, in (almost) every country.
UNDP is on the ground - tailoring solutions to local problems.
UNDP connects - the UNDP knowledge network brings best practice to people in need.
UNDP is neutral - there are no strings attached to its assistance.
UNDP is resourceful - the staff knows where to go for answers to the most complicated problems.
UNDP partners - the problems of poverty are greater than anyone can deal with alone.

Each nation is unique, but their problems are often similar. Why reinvent the wheel when knowledge and know-how can be shared and adapted to local conditions?