Overview
What We Do
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is the UN’s global development network, working in 177 countries and territories. In The Gambia, UNDP and the Government of The Gambia entered into a basic agreement to govern UNDP’s assistance to the country (Standard Basic Assistance Agreement – SBAA), which was signed by both parties on 24 February 1975.Read more
Our Goal
The ultimate goal of UNDP in The Gambia is to support the development efforts of the government of The Gambia through its Country Program Document and Country Programme Action Plan 2012-2016. This is a five year framework for mutual cooperation between the government of the Gambia and the UNDP. Read more
Projects and Initiatives
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Strengthened capacities of governance institutions responsible for accountability, justice and participation at all levels.
This project creates a consultative forum for dialogue between state and non-state actors, including civil society for inclusive developmentmore
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Pro-poor climate-resilient development strategy formulated and adopted for achieving sustainable energy for all
It has a goal to conserve and promote the rational use of the nation’s natural resources consistent with the overall goal of sustainable development.more
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Strengthened pro-poor policy, planning and budgeting capacities of national and local level institutions rooted in a human development perspective
This project supports developing a National Human Development Report through participatory processes for informing pro-poor policy and planning. It helps in developing and implementing the MDGs Acceleration Framework (MAF) to address lagging MDGs at central and local levels,more