the Arab Development Portal (ADP) has been leveraging technological progress to strengthen the entire data value chain
As we enter into 2018, what can we say about the next 12 months?
The world is witnessing an extraordinary time – a time of progress and promise in our global commitment to transform our future. The number of people living in poverty is falling, while the number of children going to school is on the rise. Hi- and low-tech innovations enrich our lives in countless ways, with the promise of many more breakthroughs.
More frequent and severe droughts, millions at risk of famine, the spread of conflict and mass displacement - these are the challenges of our time
Young innovators from across the Arab world put their creativity to the service of their communities.
One year after Somalia declared drought as a national emergency, famine has so far been averted due to a large-scale, collective, and unprecedented humanitarian response
Mohamed Ismail Yasin, originally from Mayle village in northeast Somalia, fled the region’s prolonged and severe drought with his six-member family and most of his livestock.
Arab Human Development Report 2016: Youth and the prospects for human development in changing reality
The report examines challenges and opportunities facing youth in the Arab region, especially since 2011, and seeks to provide an overview on youth in the region and stimulate a broad dialogue between youth and key stakeholders on the future of development in the region, focusing on the role of youth as critical partners at this very point in time.
The region in photos
Check out our work in the Arab region and how to contribute to development through working on the main focus areas: Sustainable development, Democratic governance and peacebuilding, Climate and disaster resilience.
Responding to Crisis in the region
UNDP has been at the forefront of new initiatives, working with national and international partners and across the UN System to bring about a shift in approach towards building resilience by addressing the humanitarian and development aspects of the crisis at the same time, in a coordinated fashion, through sustainable and nationally-led responses.
Who we are
The Regional Bureau for Arab States (RBAS) based in New York serves as the headquarters for UNDP regional programmes and country offices in 17 Arab countries, with the 18th located in the occupied Palestinian territory. The Bureau is headed by Dr. Mourad Wahba, United Nations Assistant Secretary General and UNDP Assistant Administrator and Regional Director.
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About Arab States
357.3 million
Population
7.4
People living on less than $1.25 per day
50.6%
Labour force participation rate
0.69
Human Dev. Index