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Pathway to Paris concert lights up Carnegie Hall
Baseline report urges sustained commitment to poverty reduction, gender equality and statistics capacity
Working with the private sector and civil society, 60 government agents put new training into practice
Synchronizing tourism and wildlife protection in Panama
With China's help, UNDP is assisting communities to recover after the devastation left by two category 5 hurricanes.
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UNDP supports Oaxaca state after massive earthquake
UNDP continues stabilization support for Iraqi Government to help the displaced, including minority communities
Yusuke Taishi helps Tuvalu reduce the risk of disaster.

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On the ground in about 170 countries and territories, UNDP works to eradicate poverty while protecting the planet. We help countries develop strong policies, skills, partnerships and institutions so they can sustain their progress.

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2M

jobs created over the past three years in 98 countries

75M

new voters registered in 41 countries

1,239

disaster risk reduction plans put in place in more than 50 countries


 

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It's the little things citizens do. That's what will make the difference. My little thing is planting trees.Wangari Maathai
Environmental activist and Nobel Peace Prize winner

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