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13 million tonnes of plastic reach the ocean every year. See how the journey is marked by opportunities to change course.

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#NextGenUNDP

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UNDP Strategic Plan, 2018-2021

The Strategic Plan sets out a vision for the evolution of UNDP over the next four years.

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Senior leadership

UNDP welcomes four new members of executive team.

Administrator's corner

Address to Annual Session of the Executive Board

The latest news and speeches from UNDP Administrator Achim Steiner

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Partnership with Sweden

UNDP welcomes Sweden’s multi-year commitment to core funding.

Transformation Series

Who is writing the future?

Designing infrastructure for ethical artificial intelligence

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Call for ocean action volunteers

UNDP and partners invite people everywhere to join the campaign to #SaveOurOcean.

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'Listening to Leaders'

AidData: Leaders of developing nations rank UNDP among most influential aid organizations

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Tools of the trade

Innovating for development goes beyond gadgets and gizmos.

Our mission

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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Our impact

jobs created (41% for women) in 101 countries

170M

new voters registered in 52 countries

1,388

disaster risk reduction plans put in place in 62 countries

(2014-2017)

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UNDP is committed to ending poverty once and for all. That’s why we work to get to the root causes of poverty and create lasting change. The good news is we have a plan. But we need your help to get the job done.

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When we began our work five decades ago, one in three people worldwide lived in poverty. Now? Just one in eight. Let’s finish the job.

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Join our team and fight poverty. When you fundraise for UNDP, you make a difference today and inspire better tomorrows. Let’s do this!

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Think globally, shop virtually. Wear your support on your sleeve with a new t-shirt, grocery bag or other UNDP-themed gear.

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Women, like men, should try to do the impossible. And when they fail, their failure should be a challenge to others.Amelia Earhart
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A tidal wave of plastic

UNDP Strategic Plan, 2018-2021

Senior leadership

Address to Annual Session of the Executive Board

Partnership with Sweden

Who is writing the future?

Call for ocean action volunteers

'Listening to Leaders'

Tools of the trade

more stories

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Our impact

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