The Youth4Climate (Y4C) initiative is co-led by the Government of Italy and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), empowers young innovators driving climate solutions worldwide. Since 2023, ...

This year is the halfway point in the implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. A global pandemic, conflicts, disasters and other crises have set back progress towards the ...

The UNDP Signals Spotlight 2023 – a first for UNDP - highlights some of the signals and trends we see emerging that we consider will be significant for development. Inspired by some 500 signals of ...

Across the world, UNDP is engaged in taking on the toughest development challenges, helping countries fight poverty, responding to crises, and striving to build a better future. To do this effectively ...

I’m Achim Steiner, Administrator of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). Welcome to this site, intended for everyone who is interested in the future of development. I have championed ...

Ecuador is pioneering efforts to bolster livelihoods while tackling climate and environmental challenges. Ecuador’s vision for a deforestation-free future has yielded great success in recent years.

Students embrace the opportunity to learn at the Women Adult Literacy Centre in Al-Houta, Lahj Governorate, Yemen. More than 80 percent of Yemenis live in multidimensional poverty. While the ongoing ...

Embrace the Opportunity to Transform Your World: Join the Regional Youth Peacebuilding Fellowship Programme! Are you ready to embark on an exhilarating journey towards peace and social change? The ...

The average voter turnout in the 2024 elections in Africa symbolised citizens’ sustained commitment to democratic principles and values and support for elections as a way to choose their leaders.

Strategic lawsuits against public participation (SLAPPs) are on the rise across Asia, increasingly used by corporate actors to silence journalists, human rights defenders, and communities who speak ...

In low- and medium-HDI countries, 70 percent expect AI to increase their productivity, and two thirds anticipate using AI in education, health, or work within the next year, according to UNDP global ...

Diaspora remittances are often a lifeline to vulnerable households during disasters and economic downturns. UN Assistant Secretary-General and UNDP Regional Director for Asia and the Pacific In many ...