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United Nations Development Program

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is the UN's global development network, working in 177 countries to eradicate poverty and reduce inequalities and exclusion. UNDP links global and national efforts to support host countries in achieving development goals in four areas: democratic governance, poverty reduction, crisis prevention and recovery, and environment and energy. UNDP supports national democratic transitions, poverty reduction strategies, crisis prevention and recovery programs, and environmental sustainability projects. It works to achieve the Millennium Development Goals and Sustainable Development Goals. In India, UNDP focuses on biodiversity conservation, sustainable fishing and energy projects.

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United Nations Development Program

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is the UN's global development network, working in 177 countries to eradicate poverty and reduce inequalities and exclusion. UNDP links global and national efforts to support host countries in achieving development goals in four areas: democratic governance, poverty reduction, crisis prevention and recovery, and environment and energy. UNDP supports national democratic transitions, poverty reduction strategies, crisis prevention and recovery programs, and environmental sustainability projects. It works to achieve the Millennium Development Goals and Sustainable Development Goals. In India, UNDP focuses on biodiversity conservation, sustainable fishing and energy projects.

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About The Organisation

 The United Nations (UN) is an intergovernmental organisation was


established on 24th October,1945 to promote international c0-
orporation.
 A replacement for the ineffective League of Nations, the organisation
was created following the Second World War to prevent another such
conflict.
 At it’s founding, the UN has 51 member states; there are now 193.
 It’s member states are bound together by the principles of the UN
Charter.
 Headquarters:- Manhattan, New York City.
 The organisation is financed by assessed and voluntary contributions
from its member states.
 Works in affiliation with Six official Languages:
Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian & Spanish.
UN Logo
United Nations Agencies
 The International Labour Organisation (ILO)
 The Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO)
 The UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural
Organisation (UNESCO)
 The World Health Organisation (WHO)
 The World Bank
 The International Monetary Fund (IMF)
 The UN Development Programme (UNDP)
 The United Nations International Children’s
Emergency Fund (UNICEF)
UNITED NATIONS
DEVELOPMENT PROGRAME
(UNDP)
 UN’s Global Development Network.

 Currently present in 177 countries.

 UNDP emanated from the merging of the UN expanded Programme of


Technical Assistance (1949) and the UN Special Fund(1958).

 Established on 22nd Nov, 1965 by General Assembly of the United


Nations.

 Helen Clark, former Prime Minister of New Zealand, is current


administrator of UNDP.

 Headquarters:- New York

 Offices in Geneva, Brussels, Copenhagen, Tokyo, and Washington D.C.


Functions Of UNDP
 UNDP links and co-ordinates global and national
efforts to achieve the goals and national development
priorities laid out by host countries.
 4 point working plan:-
-Democratic governance
-Poverty reduction
-Crisis prevention and recovery
-Environment and Energy
Democratic Governance
 UNDP supports national democratic transitions by:-
-Providing policy advice and technical support
-Improving institutional and individual capacity
within countries
-Educating populations about and advocating for
democratic reforms.
-Promoting negotiation and dialogue.
-Sharing successful experiences from other countries
and locations.
Poverty Reduction
 UNDP helps countries develop strategies to
combat poverty by-
-Expanding access to economic opportunities and
resources
-Linking poverty programs with countries larger
goals and policies
-Ensuring a greater voice for the poor.
• UNDP also works at the macro level to reform trade,
foreign investment, and ensure the poorest of the poor
benefit from globalization.
Crisis Prevention And Recovery
 UNDP works to reduce the risk of armed conflicts or disaster, and
promote early recovery after crisis have occured.

 UNDP risk reduction programs include


 Efforts to control small arms proliferation
 Strategies to reduce the impact of natural disasters,
 Programs to encourage use of diplomacy and prevent violence

• Recovery program include


 Disarmament, demobilization and reintegration of ex-combatants,
demining efforts,
 Programs to reintegrate displaced persons, restoration of basic services
 Transitional justice systems for countries recovering from warfare.
Environment And Energy
 UNDP works with countries to strengthen their
capacity to address global environmental issues by
providing innovative policy advice and linking
partners through environmentally sensitive
development projects that help poor people build
sustainable livelihoods.

 UNDP seeks to address environmental issues in order


to improve developing countries abilities to develop
sustainably, increase human development and reduce
poverty.
 UNDP’s environmental strategy focuses on

 Effective water governance including access to water supply and


sanitation.
 Access to sustainable energy services.
 Sustainable land management to combat desertification and
land degradation.
 Conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity.
 Policies to control emissions of harmful pollutants and ozone-
depleting substances.

• UNDP’s Equator initiative office biennially offers the Equator


Prize.
Millennium Development Goals
 In 2000, the members of UN set international agenda
for beginning of the new century.
 The MDG is extract and refine those elements of
Millennium Declaration which are related to
development.
 The first 7 goals stress the responsibility of developing
countries to undertake policy reforms and enhance
good governance.
 Goal 8 focuses on responsibility of developed nations
to relieve debt, increase aid and give developing
countries better access to its technologies and markets.
Millennium Development Goals
MDG Results:-
 Since 1990, the no. of people living in extreme poverty has declined by more
than half.

 The proportion of undernourished people in the developing regions has


fallen by almost half.

 The primary school enrolment rate in the developing regions has reaches
91% , and many more girls are now in school compared to 15 years ago.

 Remarkable gains have also been made in the fight against HIV/AIDS,
malaria and TB.

 The under 5 mortality rate has declines more than half, and maternal
mortality is down 45% worldwide.

 The target of halving the proportion of people who lack access to improved
sources of water was also met.
Sustainable Development Goals
 Also known as the Global Goals, is an action to end
poverty, protect the planet and ensure that all people
enjoy peace and prosperity. It came into effect from
Jan’16 with target for next 15 years.
 There are 17 goals build on the success of MDG, while
including new areas such as climate change , economic
inequality, innovation, sustainable consumption,
peace and justice, among other priorities.
 The SDG’s work in the spirit of partnership &
pragmatism to make the right choices now to improve
life, in a sustainable way, for future generations.
UNDP-India
 Biodiversity Project
 Based in Jharkhand & Madhya Pradesh
 Objective- Strenghtening the institutional capacities at various levels &
brings in behavioral changes to manage natural resources in an
integrated, participatory & sustainable manner
 Project Activities include:-
-Awareness Generation
-Documentation & Publication on Biodiversity
-Capacity building- Meetings/Workshops, Exposures, training,etc
-Selection of Biodiversityb Heritage Site (BHS)
-Access & Benefit Sharing (ABS)
-Conservation of Rare, Endangered & Threatened species.
-Conservation of Biodiversity
-Bio-resourses based livlihood trainings.
-Regular conducting studies.
-Development of Repository.
Other Projects
 A2J Programme in North India
 Sustainable Fishing Programme in South India
 Sustainable Energy Projects
UNDP Funding
Channels/Contributors
 Governments (National & sub-national authorities)
- About 66% of the total contributions

 Multilateral & International Institutions (Eg.,


European Union, World Bank )
- About 33% of the total contributions

 Private Sector (individuals, foundations, NGO’s, for-


profit companies, etc)
- About 1% of total contributions
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