Poverty Reduction

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UNDP in Action 2011

This report takes stock of achievements made in 2010/2011 and provides momentum for meeting future demands. On the ground in 177 countries and territories worldwide, UNDP continues to assist governments in empowering their citizens through projects and programmes that make a difference in people's more

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Ukraine: Impacts of the Global Economic and Financial Crisis

This publication explores the poverty and social impact of the financial and economic crisis in Ukraine. The main focus is on identifying key poverty issues, key poverty trends in the pre-crisis period, and changes in these trends during the crisis. The paper highlights suggestions to improve more

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Unleashing Capacities to Achieve the MDGs

Summary report of the seminar co-hosted by UNDP and the Chr. Michelson Institute, "Unleashing Capacities to Achieve the MDGs," 1-3 May, 2005, part of the Bergen Seminar Series. more

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Unlocking Progress: MAF Lessons from Pilot Countries

Reviews of MDG progress in various countries have revealed many successes, but also the need for urgent, focused action. In the absence of enhanced efforts, many countries risk missing one or more of the targets by the deadline. In others, even if the target will be reached by the country as a more

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Upstream-downstream synergies: Policies linked to practice

Upstream-downstream synergies in all strategic areas of development should be proactively supported since they function as a dynamic cycle that strengthens the two crucial dimensions of capacity development: policy and on-the-ground interventions. more

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Poverty Reduction

 

The Millennium Development Goals originate from the Millennium Declaration, endorsed by 189 world leaders at the UN in September 2000. Over the past decade, the world has made impressive progress towards achieving these goals, yet some countries are lagging and many of them may not be able to reach their goals by 2015.

Our work on Poverty Reduction
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UNDP's Annual Report
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Supporting Global Progress

Our report showcases how we deliver results through programmes on poverty reduction and the Millennium Development Goals, democratic governance, crisis prevention and recovery, and the environment and sustainable development. It highlights the reach of our diverse partnerships.

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Human Development Index (HDI) figures are available as part of the Google Public Data Explorer tool.

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