Democratic Governance

Challenges in Arab States

The Arab region is going through a tremendous moment of democratic change that is taking very different forms and shapes. Several countries have already taken very concrete steps to address this transformation: first free and fair elections with increased women participation, initial steps towards constitutional or legal reforms, all with very different results and experiences. More

Our Goals

UNDP works in the Arab States with governments, the private sector and civil society to support these processes of change, strengthening the capacity of institutions and individuals to protect human rights, enhance social cohesion and expand public space for dialogue between governments and citizens. More

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Facts about UNDP work in Democratic Governance

UNDP supports one in three parliaments in the developing world and an election every two weeks. In 2011, UNDP helped over 130 countries and devoted US$1.50 billion* in resources to democratic governance, making UNDP the world's largest provider of democratic governance assistance. *Total spending tabulated as of June 2012

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Project & Initiatives

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Programme on Governance in the Arab Region

The Programme on Governance in the Arab Region -POGAR- supported key regional and national governance institutions to address governance needs and concerns, with the aim of enhancing good governance practice and governance reform in the Arab world. POGAR’s activities ranged from promoting policy dialogue and creating strategic partnerships, to capacity building and knowledge sharing among government officials, civil society organizations, academics and donor agencies. more

Anti-Corruption and Integrity in the Arab Countries (ACIAC)

Qatar and UNDP signed an agreement specifying the financial contributions Qatar will make to UNDP’s "Anti-Corruption and Integrity in the Arab Countries" (ACIAC) project – an initiative that brings together multiple stakeholders in the region, including governments, civil society organizations, businesses and international development partners, to take collective action against corruption. more

We are all winners - Tunisian Elections

The Summer University programme is one of three components of UNDP's US$4.2 million electoral support project which started in March 2011 at the request of Tunisia's interim government. It will continue electoral assistance after adoption of the new constitution

Governance in Somalia

 

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