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  UNDP Globally
UNDP's specific role is to support countries to build capacity to eradicate poverty, using targets set nationally, regionally and globally through the UN sponsored global conferences.
UNDP's mission is to help countries in their efforts to achieve sustainable human development by assisting them to build their capacity to design and carry out development programmes in poverty eradication, employment creation and sustainable livelihoods, the empowerment of women and the protection and regeneration of the environment, giving first priority to poverty eradication.
UNDP resident representatives normally serve as resident coordinators of the operational activities of the United Nations system, supporting at the request of governments the coordination of development and humanitarian assistance.
www.undp.org.za /undpglobal/mission.html   (542 words)

  
 UNDP Georgia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
UNDP is the UN's global development network, advocating for change and connecting countries to knowledge, experience and resources to help people build a better life.
UNDP assists Georgia in overcoming governance challenges in the judiciary, legislative and executive branches.
UNDP has developed projects for improving the governance system in the country including the assistance to the Public Service Bureau, largely responsible for public administration reform matters.
www.undp.org.ge   (1009 words)

  
 UNDP South Africa| United Nations Development Programme South Africa
UNDP is the of Partner of choice that promotes coordination and Harmonization among all development stakeholders contributing to a transformed South African society based on social justice and democratic principles.
UNDP is an innovative and rapid resource center to facilitate the Government's transformation agenda ensuring social and economic equity through enhanced service delivery.
UNDP is dedicated to excellence, accountability, integrity, relevance and responsiveness to the people and the Government of South Africa.
www.undp.org.za /Default.htm   (674 words)

  
 UNDP in The Gambia
In The Gambia UNDP seeks to be a valued, trusted and reliable development partner to the Government and all key stakeholders in national development.
UNDP's focus is on capacity development for pro poor growth and accountability in partnership with Government, the UN system, civil society, and development partners.
The major thrust of UNDP's support in these areas will be to support The Gambia attain the Millennium Development Goals and reduce overall levels of poverty especially among the most vulnerable and marginalized sectors of the society.
www.gm.undp.org   (256 words)

  
 UNDP Bahrain
UNDP will support the programmes and professional capacities of the BIPD to play its functions and create mechanisms for partnerships with other international organizations, assisting in civic education, training future leaders and elected representatives, and raising awareness of and advocating for the human rights agenda.
UNDP is the UN's global development network, advocating change and connecting countries to knowledge, experience and resources that will enable people to build a better life.
UNDP helps developing countries attract and use aid effectively and integrates information and communications technology for development into its work in democratic governance and poverty reduction.
www.undp.org.bh /undp   (666 words)

  
 Home - UNDP Lao PDR.
UNDP Country Office in the Lao PDR offers support to the Lao PDR Government within the context of both, the common UN Development Assistance Framework (UNDAF) and the Government's National Socio-economic Development Plan (NSEDP).
UNDP is committed in its support to the Government of Lao PDR in achieving the overarching national goal of lifting the country from the ranks of least developed countries (LDCs) by 2020.
A key element of UNDP's assistance to the Lao PDR centres on supporting governance and public administration related reforms and we remain committed to supporting Government-led initiatives to ensure more efficient, accountable and transparent policies and practices to protect the rights of citizens, especially the poorest and most vulnerable.
www.undplao.org   (446 words)

  
 UNDP Thailand
UNDP is dedicated to the strengthening of sound environmentally friendly practices in Thailand and is working with the Royal Thai Government on several projects to rehabilitate coastal areas hit by the tsunami while planning for the long-term sustainable management of coastal resources.
In the affected areas, UNDP is supporting the rehabilitation of coral reefs damaged by the tsunami that are of utmost importance to both the local tourism and fisheries sectors.
UNDP Thailand is coordinating several projects which assist in the recovery and rehabilitation of communities affected by the tsunami.
www.undp.or.th /tsunami/tsunami.htm   (1134 words)

  
 UNDP Bosnia and Herzegovinae
This was a pilot project of UNDP, with an aim to increase the security of the citizens and develop the consciousness on the dangers of the illegal possession of Small Arms and Light Weapons in BiH.
UNDP, EC and the Council of Ministers of BiH presented the joint eGovernment Project
Memoranda of Understanding between UNDP and eight BiH municipalities on the assessment, planning and implementation of the Rights-based municipal development strategies was signed on Friday, 3rd of November, 2006, in Sarajevo.
www.undp.ba   (1485 words)

  
 UNDP - Elections 2004 Programme   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
The General Elections held in 1999 in Indonesia were the most democratic and transparent of all elections conducted in the country up until that time, with voter turnout totalling close to 86% of the electorate.
UNDP was responsible for mobilising and coordinating inputs to the electoral process from international donors, which was considered to have contributed to the success of the elections.
A key principle of the programme strategy has been the recognition that the conduct of the elections is within the domain of the internal affairs of the Republic of Indonesia: the Elections 2004 were run by the newly established independent electoral commissions at the national (KPU) and sub-national levels (KPUDs).
www.undp.or.id /elections2004/index.asp   (788 words)

  
 UNDP Ghana   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
UNDP helps countries strengthen their capacity to address these challenges at global, national and community levels, seeking out and sharing best practices, providing innovative policy advice and linking partners through pilot projects that help poor people build sustainable livelihoods.
Through all these, UNDP has strengthened its partnership with the civil society, the district assemblies and academia in a manner that enables these stakeholders to be both a resource and critical constituents for sustainable development.
As part of this partnership, UNDP Ghana is currently setting-up a strategic LPG Programme, which aims at promoting LP Gas as new and modern source of energy for households as well as for commercial use.
www.undp-gha.org /Programme_Activities/Environment.htm   (1126 words)

  
 UNDP Iraq
UNDP has been actively engaged in Iraq since 1976, managing a wide variety of projects from community development initiatives to the billion-dollar rehabilitation of the electricity power network in the three northern Governorates of Iraq within the framework of the UN’s Oil-for-Food Programme.
Under the guidance of the UNDG, UNDP took the lead on three of the 14 sector-assessments: (i) electricity; (ii) livelihoods, employment and re-integration; and (iii) institutional capacity building and the rule of law.
UNDP, as the UN’s global development network, is the task manager for four of the ten clusters: governance and civil society, mine-action, infrastructure and housing, poverty reduction and human development.
www.iq.undp.org   (491 words)

  
 United Nations Development Programme - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The UNDP Administrator is the third highest ranking member of the United Nations after the United Nations Secretary-General and Deputy Secretary-General.
UNDP provides expert advice, training, and grant support to developing countries, with increasing emphasis on assistance to the least developed countries.
UNDP’s environmental strategy focuses on effective water governance, access to sustainable energy services, Sustainable land management to combat desertification and land degradation, Conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity, and policies to control emissions of harmful pollutants and ozone-depleting substances.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/UNDP   (1465 words)

  
 The United Nations Development Programme Country Office Romania
Membership in UNDP is open to all members and observers of the United Nations and its specialized agencies and commissions.
UNDP will facilitate the coordination for policy development and for the integration of environmental concerns into other sectors, and build capacity and awareness - at local and national level - on key environmental issues in order for policies to be better understood and implemented.
UNDP Romania's National Human Development Reports are among the most innovative and thought provoking analyses on economic political and social change.
www.un.ro /undp.html   (1275 words)

  
 UNDP in Bhutan   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
UNDP, using its worldwide network, is coordinating global and national efforts to reach these Goals.
UNDP's activities in Bhutan include advocacy, policy advice and projects, helping the people and Government to build their capacity to meet development challenges, in pursuit of Gross National Happiness.
UNDP mobilizes and coordinates support from other partners and pilots new solutions that can be replicated.
www.bt.undp.org   (391 words)

  
 UNDP in Lesotho   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
UNDP uses its unique position as an impartial broker to bring forward the democratic agenda, through strategic support to the political process.
UNDP Lesotho’s collaboration and support to the Government and people of Lesotho is governed by the Country Programme Document 2005—2007, which is based on the priority needs of the country.
UNDP is committed to build on and share experiences with our wide range of partners, to maximise the impact of poverty reduction initiatives of the Government of Lesotho in addressing these challenges.
www.undp.org.ls   (284 words)

  
 UNDP | HIV/AIDS
UNDP’s participation in the Toronto International AIDS Conference contributed to and enriched substantive discussions, and provided an opportunity to build and expand partnerships in several AIDS programme areas.
UNDP’s conference sessions addressed key challenges in the global AIDS response and highlighted best-practices and successful strategies in supporting countries to scale-up national responses.
As the largest development agency in the world, UNDP is strategically placed to provide comprehensive support to countries in addressing the development challenges and impacts of the AIDS epidemic.
www.undp.org /hiv   (502 words)

  
 UNDP in Nepal
UNDP has supported this national effort by developing functional linkages between local, district and central level institutions which provide the operational framework for decentralized implementation of most UNDP-supported programmes.
UNDP's emphasis on the development of self-reliance at each level of the governance system is evident from its capacity building support to DDCs and VDCs, in line with the decentralization policy.
UNDP should systematize its support to the Ministry of Finance and line agencies by agreeing on a set of criteria to ensure accountability, finalizing national execution guidelines and training government staff in its implementation.
www.undp.org.np /ccf1nep.php   (3326 words)

  
 UNDP in Malaysia : Welcome To UNDP Malaysia
The UNDP Malaysian Country Office is a valued, trusted and reliable adviser to, and development partner with, the Malaysian Government and other stakeholders in national development.
UNDP is developing capacity to measure the impact of HIV/AIDS on national development.
UNDP’s South-South projects are designed to strengthen Malaysia’s ability to build capacity in Southern countries, especially in the areas of employment creation, enhancing trade and investment flows, and reducing poverty.
www.undp.org.my   (510 words)

  
 UNDP - Manuals and Guidelines   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
UNDP Finance Manual (May 19, 2000) (138.8 kB) apply to the financial administration of all activities of UNDP except as may otherwise be provided by the Assistant Administrator, Bureau for Finance and Administration Services.
The provisions of UNDP Personnel Manual (1995 edition) for locally-recruited staff contained in Volume I and for internationally-recruited staff in Volume II are not issued as an amendment to nor substitute for the Staff Regulations and Staff Rules of the United Nations, which prevail in the event of any interpretation variance.
UNDP Manual of Operation Management explains travel entitlements, use and management of UNDP vehicles, insurance, UNDP records management related to the creation, use and maintenance of current records in a systematic manner, use of communication services and provides guidelines, administrative requirements and operational procedures for processing these entitlements.
www.undp.kz /script_site.html?id=147   (379 words)

  
 UNDP Ukraine
UNDP’s presence in the countries of Eastern Europe is beneficial not only because of long term isolation from the international community, but also because UNDP can ensure that these countries can effectively start a new chapter in their history on a human development oriented platform.
UNDP in Ukraine supports the national efforts in achieving the Ukrainian Millennium Development Goals through its projects for the welfare of the Ukraine’s people.
Joint efforts of UNDP and the Ukrainian government and people were directed to introduce and promote the main principles of democratic governance at all levels, through support of administrative reform and encouraging civil society to participate in the decision making process.
www.undp.org.ua /?page=main&info=core   (636 words)

  
 UNDP in Armenia: Country Programme
A consensus emerged that UNDP should focus on areas where its comparative advantage as a flexible, impartial organisation with countrywide coverage, a record in building bridges between the Government and civil society and high capacity in policy and community-based activities, will make a significant difference.
UNDP will introduce support services for small and medium enterprises at regional and local levels and help the poorest and most socially disadvantaged establish their own businesses.
UNDP will synchronise the three areas to ensure maximum impact and where appropriate, will apply lessons learned in one area to the others.
www.undp.am /?page=CountryProgramme   (1137 words)

  
 UNDP FYR Macedonia
UNDP in FYR Macedonia provides support to the Macedonian government through its current programme activities in the following flagship areas: Decentralization, Jobs, Environment, Security, and Aid-Coordination.
In accordance with its corporate goals, UNDP is also active in the areas of poverty reduction, HIV/AIDS, and in its support to the Macedonian Government in meeting the Millennium Development Goals.
On this occasion, both embassies and UNDP organized a seminar aiming to address the importance of environmental, economic and social factors which are key to sustainable development.
www.undp.org.mk   (292 words)

  
 UNDP in Trinidad and Tobago
Based on its long-term presence in over 166 countries, UNDP is the only organization that can claim to be both present at the central and grass roots level.
UNDP established offices in Trinidad and Tobago in 1961 (first as the UN Technical Assistance Board), and the office as presently configured serves Trinidad and Tobago, Suriname, Aruba and Netherlands Antilles.
Over the years UNDP has partnered Government and the non-Governmental sector supporting development efforts of the country, both as the sole financier in the early years and in a cost sharing partnership in later years.
www.undp.org.tt   (876 words)

  
 UNDP in Zimbabwe
UNDP's main goal is to help developing countries build their own national capacity to achieve sustainable human development; that is, to improve people's lives on an enduring basis - their work, their education, their health, their surroundings and their use of natural resources.
UNDP uses its global network to help the UN system and its partners raise awareness and track progress, while it connects countries to the knowledge and resources needed to achieve these goals.
The UNDP Country Office is lead by the Resident Representative, Dr. Agostinho Zacarias, who is also the United Nations Country Team (UNCT) Resident Coordinator, in charge of coordinating the development activities of the entire UN System in Zimbabwe.
www.undp.org.zw   (614 words)

  
 United Nations Development Programme - Fiji Country Office   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
Hafiz Pasha, UNDP Assistant Administrator and Director of the Regional Bureau for Asia and the Pacific, accepting kava at the opening of the Pacific Cluster Meeting.
This decision was reached after a submission was made by the Permanent Mission to Palau to the UN Secretary-General requesting expanded presence in the Pacific through at least one talented full-time official to coordinate activities on the ground and a permanent office.
UN Assistant Secretary-General and UNDP Assistant Administrator and Director of the Regional Bureau for Asia and the Pacific, Dr Hafiz Pasha is in the region to address the matter.
www.undp.org.fj   (976 words)

  
 United Nations Development Program - Homepage   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
As a consequence of cultural beliefs, lack of awareness, and/or inadequate services, persons with disabilities are often marginalized and are not given the same opportunities of contributing to and participating in community life.
With the aim to address these challenges that face the physically disabled, the United Nations Development Porgramme (UNDP) and AVSI in cooperation with Al Hussein Society for the Habilitation/Rehabilitation of the Physically Challenged, are organizing a three-day training workshop, which will start tomorrow Monday, 11 December 2006.
Focusing on the theme of the Report "Beyond scarcity: Power, poverty and the global water crisis", UNDP's 17th annual HDR puts special emphasis on deprivation in access to water and sanitation, and considers it as one of the greatest human development challenges of the early 21st century.
www.undp-jordan.org   (202 words)

  
 UNDP in Bangladesh
UNDP is the UN’s global development network, an organization advocating for change and connecting countries to knowledge, experience and resources to help people build a better life.
Drawing upon its global network, UNDP helps the people and Government of Bangladesh to develop their capacities to meet development challenges through initiatives that link advocacy, policy advice, and projects.
UNDP also mobilizes and coordinates support from other partners and pilots new solutions.
www.un-bd.org /undp   (257 words)

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