About UNDP

• • As the United Nations lead agency on international development, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) works in 170 countries and territories to eradicate poverty and reduce inequality.
  • UNDP was established in 1966 by the General Assembly of the United Nations.
  • UNDP’s work is concentrated in three focus areas: 

• sustainable development, 

• democratic governance and peace building, and 

• climate and disaster resilience.

• In order to achieve its mandate, UNDP relies entirely on voluntary contributions from UN Member States, multilateral organizations, private sector and other sources.