Overview
What We Do
UNDP advocates for change and connects countries to knowledge, experience and resources to help people build a better life. We are on the ground in 166 countries, working with them on their own solutions to global and national development challenges. As they develop local capacity, they draw on the people of UNDP and our partners.
Our Goals
Our vision is to play a leading role specifically during 2012-2014 in supporting Government of Yemen’s Transitional Plan as a result of a Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) agreement that was signed in November 2011 by Yemeni political figures to save Yemen from falling under civil strife trap. UNDP continues performing as leading agency in the area of elections, governance reforms that will emerge from the national and political dialogue, as well as livelihood interventions and employment generation as well as empowerment of local governance.
UNDP is making difference all over Yemen
UNDP is making difference in Yemeni Peoples' lives around the country by contributing to government's efforts on elections, national dialogue, livelihood interventions and employment generation as well as empowerment of local governance.more
Our Stories
Socotra's Information Center: Biodiversity Conservation and Sharing Benefits
The Socotra Archipelago, an island in the Arabian Sea, is a prime center of unique biodiversity. It is historically renown by its rare and spectacular plants.more
Economic empowerment puts youth in driver’s seat
At just 22 years old, Mohammed Hamood Alshouthmi is the main breadwinner for his family. But the conflict in Yemen has made it all the moremore
Women fight unemployment and shake gender stereotypes through painting
By Kawkab Althaibani At the far corner of the rigid walls of the 7 of July Girls School, 17 young women with blue jackets painting diligentlymore
Hajj Ahmad, one of hundreds of farmers benefited from the distribution of fertilizer and seeds supported by UNDP
Hajj Ahmad Sayed, 61 years old, was one of hundreds of farmers who benefited from the distribution of fertilizer and seeds, which was implemented by UNDPmore
Projects and Initiatives
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Support to Elections during the Transitional Period
The SETP project aims to support the Government of Yemen (GoY), and the Supreme Commission on Elections and Referenda (SCER) as it prepares for its next cycle of elections and referenda.more
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Youth Economic Empowerment
The project aims to socially and economically empower disadvantaged youth and women in market oriented technical, entrepreneurial and managerial skills, confidence building and empowering skills . more
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Strengthening National Capacity for Mine Action in Yemen - Phase IV
The project aims to assist the Government of Yemen to effectively deal with the humanitarian and developmental problems of mines, Explosive Remnants of War (ERW) and the new threat from Improvised Explosive Devices (IED)more
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Sustainable Natural Resources Management, II
The project aims at reinforcing sustainable management of natural resources. It will capitalize on the achievements and capacities built in phase I and enhance them through the implementation of integrated interventions set more
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Emergency Capacity Development Facility Project
The Emergency Capacity Development Facility (ECDF) is the United Nations Development Programme‘s response to develop and deliver such assistance during Yemen’s transitional phase.more
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Support to Human Rights during the Transition Period in Yemen
The project provide support to Human Rights and the establishment of independent Human Rights Institution as a key outcome during this period, and to build both the institutional capacity and the human capital. more
