Overview
What We Do
UNDP is the leading global development agency for transnational change. We help empower lives and build resilient nations so that they can withstand crisis and improve the quality of life for everyone. UNDP partners with people at all levels of society principally with the host Government, the UN System, Civil Society Organisations, Private Sector, Inter-Governmental organisations and Foundations.
Our Goals
UNDP South Africa is committed to promoting strategic partnership with the Government of the Republic of South Africa through strong alignment with national development priorities and aspirations. UNDP South Africa programme of support is also consistent with the Government’s New Growth Path to accelerate the implementation of employment creation programmes and schemes.
About UNDP's work in South Africa
Our support is meant to complement South Africa’s efforts in implementing its Medium Term Strategic Cooperation Framework. There cannot be any doubts that South Africa has made remarkable progress towards the consolidation of democratic governance, improving access to education, health services , water electricity, housing and social protection for the historically disadvantaged people. more
Our Stories
Repositioning the Public Sector for better service delivery
In South Africa, UNDP’s support on governance issues is mainly focused on the strengthening the public sector’s performances, as well as the enhancement of accountability, asmore
Tackling poverty by growing SMEs – UNDP South Africa
The South African story has been that of a high Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth, primarily driven by the growth in the financial and services sector.more