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UNDP Egypt in photos
Check out our work in Egypt and how we contribute to development through working on the main focus areas: Sustainable development, Democratic governance and peacebuilding, Climate and disaster resilience with a special focus on innovation and gender equality.
Pathways to Development
This report takes stock of the key achievements of the past five years, highlighting those results that have helped national authorities and organizations improve the living conditions of millions of Egyptians. These results are also the outcome of exceptional collaboration with the government, state institutions, civil society, academic bodies, the private sector, UN agencies as well as donors and international development agencies.
Our Projects
UNDP works on the ground through several projects in partnership with the Government of Egypt, national counterparts, donors, private sector, the UN system in Egypt and other development partners. To know more about our projects and the key focus areas...
What we do
For over 50 years, UNDP has been supporting the Egyptian government
and people in their efforts to reduce poverty and to promote sustainable
human development policies. One of the hallmarks of UNDP Egypt’s
success is its long-term support to the Government in building and
sustaining strategic national institutions that have added significant
value to improving people’s lives in the country. Mr.Richard Dictus, UNDP Resident Representative and Ms. Randa Abou El Hosn head the office.
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Are you interested to work with UNDP? Check out our job opportunities in the region.
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About Egypt
13.2%
unemployment rate
27.8%
Poverty rate
PPP US$ 10,685
Real GDP per Capita
108
Rank in Human Dev. Index