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UNDP Administrator Achim Steiner presents the 2018 Annual Report.
Finding new solutions that point towards a sustainable future.
We build on our existing assets—worldwide presence, thought leadership, and over 50 years of experience—to help countries and communities respond to a fast-changing development landscape.
Looking back at the first full year of the new Strategic Plan.
Armed with information, North Macedonia tackles its air pollution problem.
Awards recognize 22 local and indigenous communities which have come up with innovative solutions for tackling climate change, and poverty.

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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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3M

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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